Shaunodon on 27 April 2025
Rather than a breath of fresh air, it feels very much like a PS2 era JRPG made with modern technology and some innovative mechanics thrown in. You can tell they have a true appreciation for that genre and era, but also didn't want to just make a lazy 'homage' without adding some unique flair. Even though the gameplay feels very rooted in JRPG, the storytelling and themes are distinctly french.
I alluded to this before, but just in case someone doesn't understand the 'Lune' reference-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clair_de_lune_(poem)
Even if you're not familiar with the poem you've definitely heard the piano piece by Debussy:
