š¬ VaporLens
Positives:
Improved, engaging combat system
Compelling story, great characters
Enjoyable, well-received overall
Expansive cast, returning characters
Series references, familiar elements
Negatives:
Pacing issues in specific acts
Repetitive, unoriginal post-game content
Uninspired, repetitive dungeon design
Time loop mechanic is flawed
S-Craft system changes unbalanced
Gameplay:
Randomized dungeons return
Dead End/Rewind mechanic
Rare quartz in post-game
Fishing returns
Steal turn bonuses in battles
Performance:
Excessive loading times present
Performance regression vs. predecessor
Ultrawide support included
Port improvements by Durante
System configuration mentioned
Recommendations:
Recommended for series/JRPG fans
Flawed but enjoyable for fans
Play previous games first
Not worth buying for some
Pacing issues and underwhelming areas
Miscellaneous:
Expands world and lore.
Continues prior story threads.
Miscellaneous references/preferences
Returning characters integrated.
World feels less grounded.