This game gets it

A very solid JRPG that manages to modernize a lot of pain points well known in the genre. Exploration and content completion is frequently rewarded, battles (including boss encounters) are *always* short to short-ish, with the focus on team synergy and utilizing the game's combat system rather than raw overpowering stats.

The story is fantastic and hits a lot of serious tones, with each character feeling alive and full of their own experiences.

If you're a fan of the genre, definitely pick it up. Do it, you dingus.