Every time I REALLY like a game, I always attempt a second playthrough which normally ends up in me eventually losing interest and/or becoming bored and moving on. It's really amazing how this is the first game ever where that didn't happen and I went directly into the second playthrough to finish all the confidants, finish the compendium, do all the side quests, and do the secret battles. The game is full of character, the characters are overflowing with personality and each feel unique, the environments are all incredibly detailed and so fun to explore and get lost in. And the combat system is the most fun that I've had with any RPG. The story isn't amazing or mindblowing, and can be cheesy at time, but its heartfelt and positive and it is well paced and keeps you interested as new characters join your team over time. As someone new to SMT/Persona and not a great fan of RPG's in general I'm amazed at how this game completely captivated me and is now one of my favorites of all time.