
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 249% Avg playtime 0.8h | 3713.8% Avg playtime 1h |
| > 2h playtime | 5620.9% Avg playtime 6.1h | 15156.3% Avg playtime 6.8h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 305.4 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 8.9 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 0 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 0.9 days |
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Outstanding Soundtrack
| The game's soundtrack is consistently praised as excellent, awesome, and 'god-tier' by players. Yasunori Nishiki's music is noted for being familiar, enjoyable to listen to, and contributing significantly to the game's overall high quality. | 91% |
Gorgeous HD-2D Visuals & Enhanced Lighting
| The game's HD-2D art style remains absolutely gorgeous, successfully blending nostalgic pixel art with modern graphics and atmospheric touches. Players specifically noted significant improvements in lighting, creating beautiful scenes, particularly evident in the prologue. | 74% |
Highly Enjoyable JRPG Experience
| Players widely praise the game as a fun, enjoyable, and engaging JRPG with good content, graphics, and music. Many find it a welcome and familiar experience, suitable for both JRPG veterans and new players, and a solid adventure. | 71% |
Cohesive and Engaging Narrative
| The story is frequently highlighted as a significant improvement, being emotional, deep, and well-told with a focus on a single protagonist. This approach provides a more cohesive and immersive narrative experience compared to previous entries in the series. | 66% |
Deep & Flexible Combat System
| The expanded 8-person battle system with front/back rows and instant character swapping is highly praised for its tactical depth and engaging strategy. Players also enjoy the extensive character customization, including creating their own protagonist with adaptable classes, enhancing combat dynamics. | 53% |
Engaging Town Building & Recruitment
| The new town building and companion recruitment mechanics are highly appreciated additions, offering significant depth beyond a simple mini-game. Players find motivation in growing their town, recruiting villagers, and utilizing their skills, which also enhances the feeling of a cohesive party and expands the game's scope. | 27% |
Improved Map & Quality of Life
| Players appreciate the enhanced map features, including fog clearing, fast travel, and clear displays for treasures and materials. The functional mini-map with zoom options contributes significantly to a comfortable and user-friendly exploration experience. | 8% |