damn this game is actually peak horror
i like the in-game cutscenes and how people move like real people (pretty impressive for ps1 standards)
the gameplay is a mix of jrpg and srpg combat (you have your normal jrpg magic/physical attacks, weapons but you have a chess-like board that you can move around, very unique and surprisingly works well) although i hate the amount of backtracking in this game and how vague it is, playing this first-time without a guide was kinda painful for me
the characters are a charming bunch, they blend well with the overall setting of the game too
the ambience, story and cutscenes genuinely give the game a creepy vibe to it, one of the only horror games that made me feel fear
if you are into survival horror or jrpgs this is a must-play