A spiritual successor to Skies of Arcadia!

This has a well written JRPG plot, that is compelling enough for a variety of ages. There is a lot of dialogue in this story, so I would consider it half-visual novel when making a purchase. I think the characters are believable, likable, and fit into a well structured world. It gives me that cozy Fire Emblem feel.

Gameplay mechanics work smoothly, and combat reminds me of some of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The spatial combat field takes some getting used to when compared to models like Dragon Quest or Phantasy Star. It grew on me quickly though. I appreciate combat being pure turn based; no timers or swing meters.

The franchise series continues after this game, and can be broken down into trilogies that even incorporate import features. This is the first game, in the first trilogy, and the perfect place to start in this JRPG world.

A spiritual successor to Skies of Arcadia! This has a well written JRPG plot, that is compelling enough for a variety of ages. There is a lot of dialogue in this story, so I would consider it half-visual novel when making a purchase. I think the characters are believable, likable, and fit into a well structured world. It gives me that cozy Fire Emblem feel. Gameplay mechanics work smoothly, and combat reminds me of some of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The spatial combat field takes some getting used to when compared to models like Dragon Quest or Phantasy Star. It grew on me quickly though. I appreciate combat being pure turn based; no timers or swing meters. The franchise series continues after this game, and can be broken down into trilogies that even incorporate import features. This is the first game, in the first trilogy, and the perfect place to start in this JRPG world.