Feels nice to move around in, and the main city area is actually a lot of fun to explore. Game could have used more time in the oven, though; it definitely gets weaker as it goes on, especially story-wise. The ending is pretty satisfying, but I think Ys9 shows that Falcom's usual formula is getting a bit strained and that it's time to try something new and exciting again. The party system has really run its course after four iterations, too.