This is a beautiful game! First off, it is a JRPG through and through. This won't convert you if you don't like turn-based battles and some of the familiar trappings that "old school" JRPGs have. This game is a throwback and unashamed of that fact. The story is a bit standard, with a couple of nice twists and turns. Nothing too crazy, but it's in the familiar that this game does well and finds its footing. The gameplay, your standard turn-based battles, and the unique "brave" and "default" battle systems from the previous games are good, probably the best they've ever been. The unique element is the awesome Job System. There are so many cool and interesting job combinations and strategies that you can come up with, and a lot of player freedom. The job system was probably my favorite aspect of this game. The visuals and music are great as well. Everything has this like storybook feel to it. This game also looks great in the Unreal Engine. Some of the textures do look a bit muddy when zoomed in or up close, but the overall atmosphere overrides that one blemish. Overall, a great JRPG that won't be winning any awards for inventiveness or bringing something new to the table. But, it's in perfecting the classics and bringing them to a new era that this game shines. A must-play if you like turn-based RPGs, great music, and a fun job system.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2022


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