Chapter 3 is always a mixed bag for me. It has some incredible moments but the first three days of the festival are a pain. I think my issue is that it doesn't feel like there's a festival going on, besides day 1 imo. I get why they do it, the SSS needs to work and it's an excuse to give us support missions but wish we could see the parade for example - but it also sets the stage to bring the tourists to Crossbell and the Renne subplot.
Now for more positive things -
Renne. I already said in another post that wish the Sky games had more availability outside of PC/PSP/VITA, that way a lot of new players to the franchise could experience them, though the Steam Deck certainly helps which makes me happy. The scene with Renne hiding in the closet while her parents reveal what actually happened, how wrong she was about what has happened always hits me hard, even more so knowing what she went through thanks to Door 15. It's a great moment.
Lechter time. Man, I love Lechter, he's one of my favorite characters in the whole series period. He's stupidly funny, smart and super sharp, which makes him super intriguing. The conversation between him and Kilika is awesome.
Besides that, it's nice to have another place to explore like Mishelam. The whole Schwarze Auction is great and challanging in Nightmare though it was pretty easy compared to the fight against the Mole lmao. Also playing as Wazy is great.
Anyway, it was great to finally see that dark side of Crossbell that we've heard about since the start of the game.
This part always makes me laugh, his pose is so funny
One of my favorite shots from the chapter.