This is a remarkably well crafted RPG. The monsters are adorable. It’s very pretty. I’d avoid the switch version if you can as it’s all a bit blurry, but on PS4 everything is sharp and clean.

I understand this series is not known for doing anything particularly remarkable on the story front, so I didn’t expect much. But for such a long adventure I think you really need some kind of more powerful narrative to make it worth it.
The music is obviously well crafted too, but it really becomes bombastic here. You’re listening to the same dramatic orchestral tunes for hours on end in combat and exploring. When I reached my limit I had the same tune going through my head when I wasn’t playing and that pushed me away.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2023


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