

Plus, everyone equally gains xp regardless of them being in your party or not. So many cool boss battles! Choosing what party members you want to use is fun, their abilities all pretty unique. The numbers stay low and meaningful, all the while your decisions matter moment to moment. The speed based, grid tactics rpg is surprisingly engaging throughout the entire adventure. I haven't seen these topics being integrated so nicely into any other game I've played, and I truly believe we need much more of this integrated respectfully and interestingly into the game medium.Īnd that's exactly what makes it the crown winner, of course alongside the stunningly excellent composition of music, cast, and sprites. Where this game shines for me especially, and the main reason for crowing it my Game of The Year 2021, is because of its HBTQ+ themes and characters. Couple that with the amazing music and the battles and environments are filled with such feeling and mood. The game itself runs like a classic RPG, but the rhythm-based attacks in the turn-based strategy battles make it feel nice and fresh.


The dialogue is rich and the cast of characters is diverse and interesting. But most importantly this game is a step in the true right direction of the kind of thought-provoking and respectable narratives that we want to take video games in.Įverything feels well crafted. This game possesses an indescribable charm. I did nominate this as the winner of my Game of The Year 2021.
