Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
The developers have significantly improved the turn-based combat system compared to the previous game. Players can now move their party members around the battlefield and use the environment as weapons to execute over-the-top, cinematic attacks against enemies. This adds more strategy and dynamic action to the combat encounters.
The game's job system has been expanded, allowing players to switch between various roles and adapt their party's skills to the current situation. This provides a greater sense of experimentation and optimization in combat, as players can tailor their party's abilities to their preferred playstyle.
In addition to the core turn-based battles, the game offers a wide variety of gameplay experiences. Players can engage in a creature collection system called "Sujimon," which has been described as a unique take on the "Pokémon" formula. The game also features a "Dondoko Island" segment that introduces a completely different gameplay style, further expanding the overall depth and variety of the experience.
The developers have seamlessly integrated the turn-based combat system into the open-world exploration, with battles occurring naturally as players traverse the environment without any jarring transitions or loading screens. Furthermore, the introduction of the "Hype Meter" system, which allows players to execute powerful, cinematic attacks, has been well-received by players.
The ability for the character Kiryu to break the turn-based system with a unique skill has been praised by players as a satisfying and impactful mechanic.