I wish I liked this one a bit more... it's still great! But it feels a little... been there done that, sadly. Idk, I was hoping for something more in line with 2, but this is much more similar to 1. Because of this, other than the major graphical upgrade, this game doesn't do a ton to advance the series.

But hey, does that really matter? It's got all the vibes, all the loveable characters, the beautiful world to explore, all the fun activities. It's still boku natsu! And still done really well. And did I mention those graphics?? Holy fuck this game is beautiful, one of the best looking games of the era easily.

While a bit disappointing, I don't wanna downplay how great this game is. It's quite good, just it'll probably end up being my least favorite of the 4.