i think this game is a wee bit overhyped. i did like it but i thought the side content was lacking and the story got less interesting the longer it went on. substories are really dull this time around unfortunately and, as mentioned earlier, the side content in general is lacking. the only minigames are the part time jobs, and they get repetitive very easily. the game is carried by its combat system, which thankfully is really fun. overall its a good game.