I agree with pretty much everything you said. I think we have similar expectations from the game.
Two things I would add. For me, the mix of magical items wasn't very interesting. I didn't find anything in shops worth buying since they just handed me a wonderful helmet and chest (preorder heh) and a really good weapon and artifact (tooth necklace) plus a free regalia (bird). That didn't leave many slots to worry about or play with. The only thing I really wanted was regalia because the valkyrie wants it and none are for sale in my game.
On the plus side, I thik the music is great and the new themes are stirring and fitting.
|