It's a blast to play, of that there's no doubt, but the lack of song content is a real sticking point; Sega managed to get almost everything else right with Project DIVA X, but this key missing component seriously hampers my enthusiasm for the game.
Anyone who enjoys a challenging yet rewarding tactical RPG should set aside time to play Valkyria Chronicles Remastered, a game that may have no peer in the genre.
Some of the more painful and disappointing types of games to play are those that have obvious potential but are unable to truly shine as a result of some preventable blunders. Stories: The Path of Destinies is unfortunately one of those titles.
Firewatch is a simply gorgeous game that is less about telling an explosive story and more about the little moments that make up the journey.
It could certainly be improved - the relatively small song catalog and limited customisation options to name but two areas that a ripe for improvement - but this Persona rhythm debut generally hits all the right notes.
It's not the most accomplished visual novel out there, but it most definitely is one of the best ones to make it to the West.