So far I've had mixed feelings, but the more I play the game the more I realize just how much strategy is involved in winning and the more I am starting to really like this game. When the game first released I thought the battle system was lazy, but now I see that talisman choice, ally choice, and your decisions on which character attacks first, which attack to perform at which moment - all play a key role in victory or defeat. The game is not so much action as it is STRATEGY. After the initial bump in the road with 2 star shards ( I finally got the ones I needed) which was very frustrating, I am advancing at a pace that is very satisfying. I can advance a few levels every day without getting overly frustrated and a few more with the help of troopers. Seems to me that more game modes (a VS mode is very much needed and I understand is in the works) will be key to keep interest. A lot of those with bad luck getting shards will probably quit out of frustration (some may have already), but there is light at the end of the tunnel!
What are your thoughts after the initial nostalgia has worn off?