This review contains spoilers
Haven't enjoyed a JRPG this much since Octopath 2.
I can't recommend it if you haven't played the rest of the series unfortunately, or atleast 7 + Gaiden (even still you'll be missing out on A LOT).
The combat is a step up in every possible way from 7 and I absolutely love RGG for this. I got into every encounter I could just because of how much fun I was having with the combat.
Some wonderful story beats and themes were explored, and it made me teary eyed a few times throughout.
I firmly believe the last chapter could have been split into 2-3 more chapters, and expand a bit on some characters and plotlines.
I'm giving this a 5/5 because a few games touch me emotionally like this one did, even if you could argue that in the storytelling department, it's predecessor was better.
In 9 days, I spent 65 hours playing it and I enjoyed every minute.
I can't recommend it if you haven't played the rest of the series unfortunately, or atleast 7 + Gaiden (even still you'll be missing out on A LOT).
The combat is a step up in every possible way from 7 and I absolutely love RGG for this. I got into every encounter I could just because of how much fun I was having with the combat.
Some wonderful story beats and themes were explored, and it made me teary eyed a few times throughout.
I firmly believe the last chapter could have been split into 2-3 more chapters, and expand a bit on some characters and plotlines.
I'm giving this a 5/5 because a few games touch me emotionally like this one did, even if you could argue that in the storytelling department, it's predecessor was better.
In 9 days, I spent 65 hours playing it and I enjoyed every minute.