I can't understand how a single dev can make such a good game. I didn't love JRPGs as much as this one: I tried playing FF quite some time ago but I felt like it wasn't as balanced as Chained Echoes. This game felt more enjoyable, with a delightful 16-bit style, an Overdrive mechanic that works beautifully, very nice boss fights (I hated Djinn though, simple concept but I really couldn't get past him) and and some really, really really good writing. Loved the characters, their development and, of course, the story.

This is already a blessing going into 2023, and definitely one of the best games of the year. I really hope it gets some prizes.