Content Warning: This article discusses sexual abuse, including some involving minors. was a major success for the series, but it wasn’t flawless, and should do its best to avoid one major issue from the previous game. ’s minor flaws — like Atlus’ classic overly-long introduction — can be easily overlooked thanks to the quality of the rest of the game.
However,some of ’s narrative decisions are a bit harder to forgive and leave an unfortunate stain on an otherwise pristine game.
This isn’t to say that isn’t still a great game, just that it can be improved upon in. Most notably, the next game could be even better than if it just focuses on ironing out ’s tricky relationship with romance.
While most of ’s romances are sweet and surprisingly innocent for an M-rated title, a few cross the line into uncomfortable territory.
Worse, some even undermine the game’s powerful themes and messages. must fix these issues. One of the strangest narrative choices makes isallowing players to romance adult characters, despite playing as a 16- or 17-year-old.