I have been a fan of the Cladun series since I played the first game on the PSP back in the day. The first game is my favorite on the PSP. This installment is a little easier than the first game, which is good if one wants to get into the series but does not know where to start. And even if one is not aware that this game is part of a series, it is still great on it's own merits. I also have a Japanese copy for my Vita and the soundtrack. That ought to give one a clue as to how big a fan I am.