The title says it all. A love letter to classic JRPGs and the brainchild of (mostly) one developer. Combat: - Chrono Trigger + modern design/QoL (e.g. healing after battle so you can go all out) - Overdrive system heavily limiting, often forcing useless actions to prevent unwanted outcomes - Character balance mixed; a few characters are clearly superior and much of character customization is a false choice. Too many extra party characters in the second half that you'll never generally use. - Sky Armor combat is a very different beast and personal preference. Story: - Multifaceted, deep, engaging, many plot twists - Complexity works against it sometimes (especially with how many threads are left open at the end) - Character development is fantastic, including side characters, even if a few aren't given enough screentime for my liking. - Pacing is mixed, mostly due to the opening quarter being so slow - Ending is mixed depending on who you ask. I found it logical and satisfying, but someone paying less attention to characters may be unsatisfied. World: - Fun to explore and giant - Sky Armors are awesome for returning to explore old areas - "Dungeons" feel like 'linear mazes' Music/Artwork: - Music is phenomenal, one step down from the greats like Xenoblade Chronicles - Artwork is detailed, crisp, and well-animated. Zero complaints. Gaming References: - The way the game pays homage to the classics feels mixed - The catchphrase of a certain character is directly copied from another character - Many key phrases and concepts critical to the plot are directly copied from other games - A major driving plot point is directly copied from a well known anime - The game overall feels less unique due to these things, but it also helps establish a solid foundation for the game by not trying to reinvent the wheel.
