I was introduced to this game by a friend in college. I had low expectations that were quickly blown out of the water by the quality of the game. It's formulaic, as anime and anime-inspired things are, but it is fun. It sets the status quo and then shakes things up slowly in the background. Not to mention, combat is so much fun with all the variables you need to keep in mind. Be warned (if you somehow don't know about it), the content is dark. This game doesn't shy from mature themes, but it keeps it tasteful.