I don't like bashing on games but when the crux of your gameplay is literally the paradigm x of y, then there is a problem. The sidequests are all the same, sequentially. No variety amongst them.

The only real positives I can give this game is the strength of its writing and the character designs. The experience was very bare bones, the narrative only got interesting half way through, the combat did get fleshed out somewhat but really wasn't much depth to it.

I played Rising in anticipation of Hundred Heroes and I hope that game has some substance to it. Only play this game if you're wanting to learn about the lore and the world building of Eiyuden Chronicles.