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Steam reviews

What players say

Players overwhelmingly recommend this remake for its story, characters and hybrid combat, though many find it repetitive and reused from the first chapter.

Most reviewers say the story and characters are the main draw, especially Estelle's development and the payoff of threads set up in the first chapter. Many praise the hybrid system that mixes live action with turn-based battles, along with the music and modern visuals. Several describe it as a cozy return to Liberl. The complaints centre on repetition: many players say much of the first half reuses locations, enemies, maps and assets from the first chapter, and some find the late dungeons padded with filler battles. Others criticise excessive dialogue, a predictable plot, awkward localisation and unfair boss fights. Some reviews from the last year call the price high for reused content. Several recent reviewers raise regional pricing complaints in Southeast Asia and Argentina, which concern the publisher rather than the game. Recent reviews are more mixed on pacing than the older helpful ones.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy classic JRPGs with strong story and characters, especially those who finished the first chapter and want its continuation.

Who should skip it

Should skip it if they dislike repetition from the first chapter, long dialogue, or expect a new story without playing the first game.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 100 hours tend to be more critical of repetition and the late game, while those with shorter playtimes focus on story and combat.

Summarised by AI from 76 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.