Sceptilesolar posted...Sure, I'll tag. I'm about 99% through this game at the moment but I'll at least read through your thoughts.
I'm pretty sure this describes how far I am in the game as well. But still tag.
LapisLazuli posted...Uh...uh, wait.
All of these people have character portraits and social link stuff?
Others have touched on this, but to clarify a bit.
The "Social Link" type stuff is limited to a handful of characters. They show up with portraits on the quick travel map and has its own system that the game will point out when it starts and is beyond obvious.
I think what you mention here is the Friend tab thing. That basically ends up as a list of nearly all named NPCs and they have like 2-5 entries that fill throughout the game. I'm pretty sure you can't 100% it on a fresh NG, and the timing on a lot of the entries can be pretty strict. However, it's mostly for fun. If you fill it up a certain amount you can get an item later in the game, but IIRC, it's nothing you won't be able to get via other methods.
LapisLazuli posted...Are...they gonna show the OP at the beginning of every chapter?
yes
It grew on me a lot as the game went on. I liked it even though my initial reaction to the idea was along the lines of "that's kinda weird."
LapisLazuli posted...Gameplay could be a little smoother, but there's at least some variety here.
Gameplay takes a bit to really take off the training wheels. Once you get 3 party members I think it takes most of them off, at which point it's a lot more fun IMO.
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