It's a pretty run of the mill tactics game, with enough differentiation that it's engaging. The Persona flare is present, the characters are their usual entertaining selves, while the story doesn't do anything groundbreaking, it's enough to keep you going to experience the amazing gameplay. The unique systems the game has to offer force critical thinking, and the wide array of attacks at your disposal allow for a variety of different approaches to the same encounter. Although, having been playing on Merciless, the difficulty is lacking, and at the very least- inconsistent.

Update: The story definitely becomes much more interesting as you continue to engage and are able to learn more about the world, but more importantly, the new characters. The more and more I learned about the dynamic between Erina and Toshiro, the more I wanted to help them out, and as the threads begin to intertwine, it all crescendos into one of the most comprehensive stories in a spin-off. Although the pacing is inconsistent, and the story can be predictable at times, it is engaging enough to satisfy. Alongside the quality tactics experience, it's well worth your money. The boss mechanics are all unique and varied, and the game is a fun experience to 100%