It's one of the greatest RPG that has been made, in my opinion. The gameplay loop, the characters, the plot and it's overall charm are all tied up together so well that it ended up almost being perfect in my eyes.
The style in both the UI and the game itself need to be commended. The UI is so snappy as well as integral to everything with both the gameplay and story. It makes looking through stats and confidants so more fun. The battle's UI is also intuitive and not complicated, and all the information is all there for you to see. The anime style of the graphics are presented well and mixes perfectly with the UI.
The music is fantastic, there's so many earworms that dig into your mind. The casino is a banger, so is all of the battle music, and the nighttime jams are all so catchy and matches the mood they were going for. Mix this with everything i said before and it makes for a firework show full of style, and it's very welcoming.
The main cast are smartly written and well liked. The inclusion of the new cast for Royal blends in very well with the OG crew. Getting to see all the confidants unfold and see all of their issues resolve in a meaningful way was also a treat! I would probably say that this is my favorite cast in any RPG!
All of the boss fights were also (mostly) excellent and each one tries to do something a little different from the other and makes for a good surprise each time as well, and the royale content is also thought provoking in what happens during that whole thing.
Overall what drive's the game home to being one of the best is it's overall charm, and that charm ties together in all aspects, making it unforgettable. It deserves all the accolades and gets my highest recommendation!