Yeah I enjoyed them as well. It was a good break from final fantasy for a little while (after 10 came out there was a freeze in releases). From what I heard of The new world yuri isn't in it. So they are starting fress. So far the story goes like this Koudleka arives at to nemeton monastery and meets edward and james. Then the search the whole building and make their way through it. Well Thats about all. Then in shadow hearts you travel as yuri around the world searching for roger bacon. in the middle of the game or closer to the end you meet Koudelka, after you find him. During the game your Gaining AP to level up fusions (monster forms) well thats about all. Then in Covenant you try for the most part to save Yuris life. Now I know nothing about The new world but over all Koudelka and Covenant both had good fmvs while The first shadow hearts only had two scenes. I can't wait to play the new world.