I've not properly played through yet, but from what I've played so far I must say that this is a work of art in itself. This is the graphical style that is now associated with Drass (having played through Adventures of Scion and in anticipation of Alterium Shift).
The "big boss" introduction scenes, reminiscent of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, are very well done to give that sense of dread and anticipation. Plus I like the shifting between parties to give multiple perspectives.
The combat is fairly balanced to reflect the areas in which they take place, but you don't need to unnecessarily grind to be able to defeat monsters. I do, however, have a new pet dislike of Mountain Wasps (usually it's Spiders).
This is a stunning game and showcases just what SGB can do.