Recent reviews by Lucky Lewin

Prior to getting this game, I've had very little experience with playing this title. I haven't finished yet, but this game looks promising. Visually, though the game is lacking some of the advanced graphical options that most PC games include, the game is stunning at points. Out of game cutscenes are gorgeous, the set peices are beautiful, and the world feels interesting. At first, the game ran at a consistant 60 fps, but a little later on I noticed some flucations during camera movements in the overworld. During battles, I didn't notice any problems with framerates oddly.

The characters don't start out immediately likeable, and they do display some annoying traits, but I find their room for growth promising. That, and the overall story kept me interested, but I can understand how the plot won't hook in most people. Like a lot of JRPG's, the plot can seem a bit campy, but the voice acting isn't all bad, with a few exceptions like Vanielle. The pacing is alright, you never feel like too much information is being rushed to you all at once, but never feeling like there isn't enough progession.

Similiar to how everyone else feels, the weakest point of this game is the combat. You only end up controlling one character at a time, while everyone else auto fights. Your AI partners do their jobs alright, but your actual input for combat usually means switching paragirms (switching yours and your party's classes mid battle) and mashing auto battle.

Another big complaint that a lot of people have with this game is how linear it is. My big issue with this would be it wastes a lot of the resources put in to the visuals. Exploration doesn't usually lead to great rewards in my experience so far. Most important items, like new weapons and rare collectables, are usually found on the route to the destination or dropped by bosses. If you don't feel the need that you must revisit any area whenever you want, then the linear design shouldn't be all that bad.

TL;DR, a pretty linear, but very pretty JRPG with a bleh combat system. Also, it's 15$. Would recommend.