IT'S SO GOOD. the amount of customization for different builds is off the charts. leveling and stat optimization dont get overly complex while still allowing for a nice range of options. music is phenomenal (bought the ost even though i don't usually do that). presentation is off the charts!!! literally everything feels so thoroughly satisfying to do. monster and character designs are consistently fun. and the backbone of the game THE BATTLE SYSTEM is so thoroughly entertaining and well-crafted in terms of the amount of strategy it enables. every aspect of the game is just oozing quality and makes it so addicting to play. and its *not even done getting free updates?? whaat?*

the story: although the story is basic in some ways and is fairly light on "amount of significant story events that occur", it still is thoroughly enjoyable and above average. its genuinely compelling with its worldbuilding and unique premise, and plays around with a lot of interesting ideas. where it really shines is the main theme that the whole game is based around, the theme of "concepts" which is constantly reinforced. but i feel that the game genuinely feels like a wonderful piece of art in how it expresses and coveys its appreciation for its main themes

you can tell that the game was not only made with passion, but also made by people who *play* video games and understand what feels good because of that. its definitely earned a spot in my top personal favorite games of all time

IT'S SO GOOD. the amount of customization for different builds is off the charts. leveling and stat optimization dont get overly complex while still allowing for a nice range of options. music is phenomenal (bought the ost even though i don't usually do that). presentation is off the charts!!! literally everything feels so thoroughly satisfying to do. monster and character designs are consistently fun. and the backbone of the game THE BATTLE SYSTEM is so thoroughly entertaining and well-crafted in terms of the amount of strategy it enables. every aspect of the game is just oozing quality and makes it so addicting to play. and its *not even done getting free updates?? whaat?* the story: although the story is basic in some ways and is fairly light on "amount of significant story events that occur", it still is thoroughly enjoyable and above average. its genuinely compelling with its worldbuilding and unique premise, and plays around with a lot of interesting ideas. where it really shines is the main theme that the whole game is based around, the theme of "concepts" which is constantly reinforced. but i feel that the game genuinely feels like a wonderful piece of art in how it expresses and coveys its appreciation for its main themes you can tell that the game was not only made with passion, but also made by people who *play* video games and understand what feels good because of that. its definitely earned a spot in my top personal favorite games of all time