Epitome of boredom and frustration.
Past part 2, monsters give basically 0 exp, but enemy encounters increase. Insane.
The final boss is a 2 hours of chore.

This is a boring slog on rails where XP doesn't matter. Every fight is just a boring puzzle. Hard pass.

While it’s no Lost Odyssey, Fantasian Neo Dimension is still a thoroughly enjoyable JRPG that manages to stand out with its engaging battle system and unique aesthetic.

The battle system is a real highlight, it’s both fun and challenging at times. I love how you can bend certain spells to hit multiple enemies or target those hiding in the back row. It adds a layer of strategy to combat that keeps things fresh and rewarding. The Dimengeon system is also a brilliant feature, letting you temporarily skip random encounters and fight them later in bulk. It’s super convenient and helps maintain the game’s pacing.

What truly makes Fantasian Neo Dimension shine, though, is its world. The use of handcrafted dioramas for the backgrounds is absolutely stunning and gives the game a unique, storybook-like charm. Exploring these environments feels like walking through a piece of art.

That said, the game isn’t without its quirks. Playing with a controller takes some getting used to, every time the screen transitions, your character's movement direction shifts, which can be a bit disorienting at first.

The soundtrack is where my feelings are mixed. Don’t get me wrong there are some outstanding tracks that hit all the right notes, but it didn’t fully engage me like some of Nobuo Uematsu’s other works. It’s still good, but it just doesn’t quite reach the heights of his best compositions.

Overall, Fantasian Neo Dimension is a fantastic JRPG with a lot to love. The combat, the stunning dioramas, and the creative gameplay features make it an easy recommendation for any fan of the genre.