i replayed this version of the games, after already knowing the DS & 3DS versions. i enjoyed those much more, but this version had fun voice acting, so that's something.

while i usually appreciate quality of life improvements, 999 didn't need them. part of the story gets lost (in my opinion) if you don't start at... well, the start, every time. but this version is much more convenient, as i can have the text on auto play and let the characters talk for an hour or two, while i do something else, then play the escape sequences and then repeat the process. i'm aware this isn't the best way to enjoy a game, but since i knew the story already and this was a weaker version of the DS game, i think it's fine this way!

as for virtues last reward, the silence when sigma talks is very awkward. i never felt that way with the 3DS version, but this time it's bothering me. i didn't bother to finish VLR yet, but will likely do so in the future. not too much should've changed in that version of the game, compared to 999