This was a fun demo! I liked the characters, I liked their abilities, and the writing was charming and the music set the mood well. There were a few small moments such as with the shopkeeper that I really enjoyed. It’s been a while since I’ve played a retro rpg so it was nostalgic on that front.
I might suggest closing off going to the next area at the beginning until you manage to pick up your party member. I totally skipped that part and there were some confusing moments! Overall a fun experience though and I look forward to the rest.