Clear game of the year 2025.

Where to even start with this game.
Music is phenomenal. I would even compare it to NieR.
Gameplay is a mix of classic turn-based JRPG but with actual skill involved, which can make the game as easy or as hard as the player wants. You're not locked into a difficulty for any achievement.
The Lumina and Pictos systems allow for an insane variety of combos and game-breaking strategies.
Story is very thought out, not predictable and leaves space for potential future content while ending in a satisfactory note.
Graphics and presentation are VERY good, while also not being way too taxing even on an old machine.
Almost every area and cutscene are like a painting.

And what's even nicer is the game respects your time. It takes about 35-40 hours to finish if you don't do every little thing/boss. Took me 60 hours to 100%.

Do yourselves a favor, don't look anything up and dive in.
Should be the standard for quality + price.

Clear game of the year 2025. Where to even start with this game. Music is phenomenal. I would even compare it to NieR. Gameplay is a mix of classic turn-based JRPG but with actual skill involved, which can make the game as easy or as hard as the player wants. You're not locked into a difficulty for any achievement. The Lumina and Pictos systems allow for an insane variety of combos and game-breaking strategies. Story is very thought out, not predictable and leaves space for potential future content while ending in a satisfactory note. Graphics and presentation are VERY good, while also not being way too taxing even on an old machine. Almost every area and cutscene are like a painting. And what's even nicer is the game respects your time. It takes about 35-40 hours to finish if you don't do every little thing/boss. Took me 60 hours to 100%. Do yourselves a favor, don't look anything up and dive in. Should be the standard for quality + price.