@Rabbit
I think this is definitely a game I will replay, so I am waiting for the upload and then playing again in the future. The guide for this game will keep you from wandering (I did that a lot, too) in the current absence of a Quest Log. I don't like using the guide as a crutch and it has gotten me in trouble a couple of times like when I encountered the Cavern Wyrm without having everyone fully healed.
@LadyJJ
Thanks for the advice in your earlier post about Guarding to restore HP/MP. It works great as a strategy if used properly. I don't typically use Guard in games.
For anyone seeking a game of serious length, I am at 14 hours and I think about 1/2 way through it. I just finished the Research Facility and am on my way to get my butt kicked by a giant lizard called Tyrannos. Okay, I play a bit slow and think about strategy especially when learning new skills.
Save your money in this game 'cause there is lots of expensive stuff for sale (but trading is your best option when possible) and save your monster drops for trading, I don't want to sell anything, but I probably should get rid of some early armor and weapons acquired.
This game is certainly a challenge for most battles and I think well balanced except for restorative items availability. But that has caused me to strategize my approach to encounters.
EDIT: I'm now stuck to the point I had to read the guide for what's next. Boy, I need a map!
Lanna has joined the party and I am supposed to go talk to Gus in Mogria, but I cannot get there. How do you get back to Gus without travelling the Research Center? This is where the game gets confusing at times. A general map should be included in the Guide. In fact, where the heck is Mogria? I had to take a couple of days off from playing and I have totally forgotten where anything is located.

Laine comment she needs to talk with Dano, Dugo or some NPC with 4 letters before she can leave, but when talking with the NPC only "Good Luck" is offered. What have I not done in the correct order? Did I break something?
I going to see the Eternals now. Hopefully someone can set me straight in a few hours.