This game is going to stick with me for a long time.

While the gameplay is fun (if not a bit tedious, though for..."reasons" I understand why as it helps build up that sense of frustration the MC starts feeling) and the story gripped me nearly from the start, what really and truly shone for me was the main cast. None of the characters were the caricature tropes I was expecting; instead they were so vibrant and endearing and I cannot express how much I adore all 5 of our party members (specific shout out for Odile who was surprisingly my favorite). The banter, the camaraderie, the sheer amount of love, dare I say....found family at its finest. I need to go lay on the floor.

also ace representation not once but TWICE we love to see it

tldr "game made me ugly cry by the end of it" / 10 please play it

This game is going to stick with me for a long time. While the gameplay is fun (if not a bit tedious, though for..."reasons" I understand why as it helps build up that sense of frustration the MC starts feeling) and the story gripped me nearly from the start, what really and truly shone for me was the main cast. None of the characters were the caricature tropes I was expecting; instead they were so vibrant and endearing and I cannot express how much I adore all 5 of our party members (specific shout out for Odile who was surprisingly my favorite). The banter, the camaraderie, the sheer amount of love, dare I say....found family at its finest. I need to go lay on the floor. also ace representation not once but TWICE we love to see it tldr "game made me ugly cry by the end of it" / 10 please play it