I still liked it but I think this is definitely the worst entry in the Sky trilogy.
I think my main problem is just that its so disconnected because the plot is just 'you get stuck in a pocket dimension for 45 hours then get out' and the "plot" is given to you through these 'doors' which are just side-stories. there are definitely standouts to those side stories like Star Door 8 for its fantastic political drama or the notorious Star Door 15 which is FUCKED - i wasnt expecting Salo vibes but here we are
it just sort of feels kinda empty. like a necessary series inclusion but i much preferred the 'actual plot happening' in Second Chapter than "batman stops fighting crime for a bit and gets really good at bowling"
the gameplay is better than ever in terms of like... actual fights, but the open ended party construction and generally weird pacing, partnered with the fact that what I was actually doing didn't really feel like it mattered, because I was in a pocket dimension... makes 3rd feel like a game you have to play through to get to the Crossbell duology - rather than a triumph of development to cap off one of the strongest trilogies in RPG history. iunno. i had fun but i think i had more fun with Second Chapter's combat than this game's.
I think my main problem is just that its so disconnected because the plot is just 'you get stuck in a pocket dimension for 45 hours then get out' and the "plot" is given to you through these 'doors' which are just side-stories. there are definitely standouts to those side stories like Star Door 8 for its fantastic political drama or the notorious Star Door 15 which is FUCKED - i wasnt expecting Salo vibes but here we are
it just sort of feels kinda empty. like a necessary series inclusion but i much preferred the 'actual plot happening' in Second Chapter than "batman stops fighting crime for a bit and gets really good at bowling"
the gameplay is better than ever in terms of like... actual fights, but the open ended party construction and generally weird pacing, partnered with the fact that what I was actually doing didn't really feel like it mattered, because I was in a pocket dimension... makes 3rd feel like a game you have to play through to get to the Crossbell duology - rather than a triumph of development to cap off one of the strongest trilogies in RPG history. iunno. i had fun but i think i had more fun with Second Chapter's combat than this game's.