This DLC is the epitome of average.
The story is fine. There was a lot of potential regarding where they could take it after the main game, and yet, I'd argue the route taken here was the safest. Nothing truly new is added when it comes to the state of the world (People are still trying to figure out their differences, as expected), and the character arcs only explore existing struggles or personal journeys (e.g. Alphen is still struggling with being called hero/destroyer, Kisara seeing herself and her brother in a boy and his sister and wanting to protect them.)
Even Nazamil, the new character of the expansion, despite having a few good moments, was written in a very lacklustre way with a predictable arc.
So yeah, nothing necessarily wrong with the story here. It's just... Ok.
And that sentiment echoes throughout all other aspects of the DLC. In terms of gameplay, it rehashes almost everything from the base game to an almost absurd point (Arbitrary level AND skill reset.) I have nothing against having to level up again, but at least give me new arts and equipment to look forward to!)
What saves Beyond the Dawn, in my eyes, is the stellar combat and personal stories. Yes, nothing new is introduced to us, but we get more of the solid character arcs from the base game, and that's not bad at all!
The story is fine. There was a lot of potential regarding where they could take it after the main game, and yet, I'd argue the route taken here was the safest. Nothing truly new is added when it comes to the state of the world (People are still trying to figure out their differences, as expected), and the character arcs only explore existing struggles or personal journeys (e.g. Alphen is still struggling with being called hero/destroyer, Kisara seeing herself and her brother in a boy and his sister and wanting to protect them.)
Even Nazamil, the new character of the expansion, despite having a few good moments, was written in a very lacklustre way with a predictable arc.
So yeah, nothing necessarily wrong with the story here. It's just... Ok.
And that sentiment echoes throughout all other aspects of the DLC. In terms of gameplay, it rehashes almost everything from the base game to an almost absurd point (Arbitrary level AND skill reset.) I have nothing against having to level up again, but at least give me new arts and equipment to look forward to!)
What saves Beyond the Dawn, in my eyes, is the stellar combat and personal stories. Yes, nothing new is introduced to us, but we get more of the solid character arcs from the base game, and that's not bad at all!