PixlBit

 

 Quick rundown of this game from my perspective: (I'll give the bad first, so we can end on a positive note. I've been pushing this game on people any time I get the chance lately)

The Bad: Graphics, learning to play, not particularly in-depth or enthralling story line, no saving in the middle of battle, I feel like I don't get to use magic enough

        

                 The Strategy is the most complete I have seen in a srpg

      

The Good: Incredibly complex battle, tough AI, feels like a tough nut to crack, so it feels good when you finally do. Even after you get the hang of the game, many of the encounters are so varied, they will have you thinking, plotting, strategizing through the increasingly difficult fight sequences. Character talent customization- different talent specs for every character, you can rebuild them in between dungeons, so it's very flexible (reminded me of Transistor), which leads to scores of ways you can build a working team.

                    

                Once you learn the link system the game becomes easier to manage

All in all, I've had tons of fun with it, and I think I'll be playing it for a long time. I haven't tried the multiplayer (I think it's PvP, which could be very fun), because I've found the story levels to be rather challenging. I have complaints here or there, but I love any type of RPG, and I've played any one I could get my hands on this gen, and Natural Doctrine has some of the most inventive and rewardingly deep tactical mechanics I've gotten to play.