60+ hrs spent over the last 3+ months and this is unlike anything I've ever played. I dont like JRPGs much, especially those with turn-based combat, dont like sims or visual novel based games and still loved this game to bits. So many options during the turn based combat, even during the much longer boss fights quite a few decisions you have to take, to keep it interesting. I can zip past many of the usual mundane tasks in a jrpg and that saves so much time. Then the amazing characters with superb personalities, relatable, loveable and provide unique benefits in combat later. Never have I ever remembered so many Japanese names while playing a game. The gameplay loop of infiltrating the palaces, classes, confidant and social skill related activities is so so addictive.
However, all this came to a screeching halt against Okumura boss. Such an irritating and boring fight as if some intern(that too a bad one) had designed it. Tried twice, reached till 5th wave max and now have lost all interest to go back. I was about 5 levels below the recommended level as well. Will take a break and hopefully will regain interest in this. If not, I feel like I've already got much more than I've paid for the game.