I'd suggest playing Ayesha also because it's a better title then Escha and Logy, but really either one is great.

Just know a core aspect of the game is time management, as you're on a limited amount of days to complete the game. (Effectively 4 in game years). It takes time to synthesize items, gather materials, travel, all that. Mind you, if you get a bad ending, you will essentially keep all the things you have equiped on your characters, so you can start with high end equipment on your grind to a different ending, and all your money.

I haven't checked to see what you keep from your adventure pouch, as that's an entirely new mechanic to this game.