I think this might be the best game in the series so far. The turn-based RPG gameplay has gotten a huge upgrade compared to Y:LAD and the aesthetics and writing are hugely appealing. This game really does a lot to explore it's two main characters between Ichiban's shonen-esque optimistic heroic and the 50+ year old Kiryu looking back on his life and coming to terms with his self-sacrficing stoicism. I love how much opportunity there is for the characters to just talk with each other between walk-and-talks, bond bingos, and table talks. I gained a much deeper appreciation for the cast than I would've if it was all main story stuff.