When I dismissed core elements of CrossCode on the basis that I wasn't enjoying how they worked at the time, I created a situation in which I gave myself a worse experience by refusing to engage the game as intended.
CrossCode’s First Dungeon Sold Me on the Mechanics, but I Hope the Quests Don’t Ruin It
I share additional impressions about CrossCode, both good and bad, after making it to the game's first major dungeon.