This was my first MegaTen game not named 'Persona' and it was a hell of a ride. The story is a bit weak and the dungeon design is mediocre, but the characters, the battle system, and the incredible aesthetic all make up for it in spades.

I also found the difficulty hit the perfect sweet spot - it was never difficult enough for me to have to go out of my way to grind exp, but it was also a challenge figuring out the best demon line-up and best strategy to take on the dungeons and bosses.