@Emilita's route: Although I've started all my new game + files with inherited levels (I'm that lazy and non-challenge seeking
), I can definitely see the difficulty spike. The afore-mentioned ritual grounds with Manhunter, for once.
The tournamentt, I cannot comment that much. The final is tank + magic versus tank + magic, but the lack of wind weapon (for example) could make it a major headache mayhaps.
I haven't played past the following chapter because I got sidetracked by Eien no Aselia and Tsukumo no Tsuki
@Dist: The hidden enemies brought me a game over, as well during my first run. Now you know it better and can just leave someone behind once the reinforcement appears. I left Aht behind because she chould fight enemies that way without first catching up movement-wise.