Picking up this title fresh in 2022 and coming to it without all the nostaligia. Wow, I had a very enjoyable experience in this medieval fantasy setting Strategy JRPG. You can easily see how this game laid the foundation for many others that would come in the genre.

Cons: You're getting quality-of-life features from the early 90's here so there's no real way of avoiding that. The mithril blacksmith RNG is an unnecessary slog and when traversing the overworld map I felt like I didn't really know when I would re-trigger a previously completed battle.

Pros: None of these cons ever seem to stop you from enjoying the full experience this game offers. The final sequence of back-to-back battles is certainly a challenge, and you're rewarded with a great ending sequence. Features a really fun and unique cast of characters. Really engaging story that kept me wanting more and more.

4/5

Solid and compact RPG experience and a good recommendation title for a first-timer looking to explore the genre.

Pros: Combat, Class system, Mixing and matching Djinn, Atmosphere, Set pieces (i.e. Colosso Tournament), Overall level of exploration, Mind read

Cons: On the easier side, Story, Bland party members