There isn’t really any way I can praise this game without spoiling the story, and I won’t. It’s as fantastic as they all say, and replays let you catch details on it. I’ll never deny someone a blind experience of it. It’s such a lived in world with how the NPCs all have their own miniature arcs too. Special episodes (barring the Sunflora one, really unsure what that one’s point is, sorry) are all very good for building the world and making you feel for the cast. The story only strengthens itself with a perfect OST that employs leitmotifs constantly, perfectly setting the tone of moments. It’s also a complete treat in terms of spritework. The Explorers games were a cornerstone of my childhood, and they still hit for me as an adult. There’s still annoyances, like Aegis Cave being forced in the postgame, but it’s an overall amazing experience. I understand the Mystery Dungeon gameplay doesn’t gel with everyone but it works for me bc I’m good at it so idgaf. I also beat the main story in only 3 days this time because it’s so irresistible to me. Childlike wonder and shit.