a very easy recommend if you like RPGs

out of all the games that tried to riff off paper mario (64 and TTYD) this is the one that gets it the most. in general, i do not like to compare games for the sake of reviewing them, but i feel like it's impossible to avoid in this instance.

the writing, the cast, the music, the combat, and the world are all pretty great, and form a very pleasing and cohesive experience that is simply fun to play. i really don't think there's a better way to describe the game than "fun". it respects your time plenty, offers you a decent amount of things to do (a respectable amount of collectibles and side quests) while feeling great to play all the way through.

a very easy recommend if you like RPGs out of all the games that tried to riff off paper mario (64 and TTYD) this is the one that gets it the most. in general, i do not like to compare games for the sake of reviewing them, but i feel like it's impossible to avoid in this instance. the writing, the cast, the music, the combat, and the world are all pretty great, and form a very pleasing and cohesive experience that is simply fun to play. i really don't think there's a better way to describe the game than "fun". it respects your time plenty, offers you a decent amount of things to do (a respectable amount of collectibles and side quests) while feeling great to play all the way through.