I really wanted to like this one. I like the idea of a cozy JRPG, but at no point did it ever really feel like a cohesive experience. The combat feels like it wants to be in a game that's more focused on the combat, and the crafting just never really clicked for me. There was also a weird sense of the game throwing too many tutorials at me but also not really explaining anything. Cap this off with questionable performance on Steam Deck, and I just couldn't finish. I might try it again someday, but for now it's a pass.
a fun adventure game with a pleasant coming of age story. where the game really excels is its crafting system that does a great job at rewarding you for delving into its mechanics. the active turn-based combat system does a good job of creating some tension in the (fairly easy) fights. great and comforting soundtrack too