I got this game for Christmas and have gotten up to Arbor.

What it does feel like is Dragon Quest! It's very odd. Especially the "Dragon's Wing" item and only losing gems when you get a game over, for example.

I've gotten 11 of the Crowns so far, and spend all afternoon doing the shopkeeper minigame in Urbeth, so I'm well-stocked for gil xD

My main complaint with the crown system is not being able to use upgraded abilities when you have other crowns equipped. The targeting thing is also slightly annoying, since I like to get a good feel for how much HP an enemy has, and use a precise mixture of attacks that will kill them in the fewest hits, but being able to use so much more magic is worth it! (but having to pay for abilities.. argh. It is a nice balance, although just so different!)

The targeting isn't so bad though; you are forced to use magic/ranged weapons, and can take advantage of the enemies' limited AI. They will usually attack your strongest offense, and will try to silence your strongest mage, etc.


(mostly I just wanted a venue to share a strategy I had for (SPOILER)Arbaroc! Inflict silence on that bad boy)