A game that somehow manages to surpass the first one. I loved the gameplay in this one. It doesn't seem nearly as bullshit as in the first game, but instead a lot more strategic. Sure, there are still attacks that are complete dogshit, but they are a lot fewer, so you can strategize around them. Overall I would say the music in this game is better, even though Blue Rescue Team has some tunes that are better individually. The best thing about the game, however, is the story. It isn't the most complicated of stories, but it is damn effective at conveying its feelings. And I don't know what it is, but I found myself cutting onions at the end of the game yet again. The game was truly at its best during the final dungeon, it being suitably difficult, and many unorthodox strategies had to be used to clear it. Haven't got much else to say, this game was a blast to play and experience, and I hope the other games in the series are this good!