I thought this was ok when it first came out, but I've replayed it a bunch of times since then & it may actually be one of my favs in the whole series. I rarely have the stamina to replay JRPGs but this is just the perfect length, the perfect vibe.
The story is written episodically - mostly light-hearted with a more serious arc simmering in the background. The battle system is a refined version of the fast-paced one from FF13, with added monster catching. It's not super challenging (until you hit the coliseum at least), the emphasis being more on exploration & puzzle-solving this time.
SPOILERS:
The plot is about time travel - not just using it as a device but quite often actually about it, exploring different tropes, types of paradox, etc. It also ends on a cliffhanger, naturally, being the middle game in a trilogy. If you're weak & baby-like you may take issue with these things. But it's Good Actually.
The story is written episodically - mostly light-hearted with a more serious arc simmering in the background. The battle system is a refined version of the fast-paced one from FF13, with added monster catching. It's not super challenging (until you hit the coliseum at least), the emphasis being more on exploration & puzzle-solving this time.
SPOILERS:
The plot is about time travel - not just using it as a device but quite often actually about it, exploring different tropes, types of paradox, etc. It also ends on a cliffhanger, naturally, being the middle game in a trilogy. If you're weak & baby-like you may take issue with these things. But it's Good Actually.