the best this series has to offer. extremely well paced battle system, addictive monster collecting, and a wonderful abstract & thought provoking narrative handled with surprising grace by the usually verbose japanese. must play.

this game is a great introduction to the broader SMT series and an excellent JRPG in its own right. avoids many of the common pitfalls seen in japanese media and manages to weave a narrative that is simultaneously esoteric and human.

EXTREMELY dialogue heavy.

this game rules, big time. neither superior or inferior to the original, a completely new experience that is a worthy companion piece to the original game.