I'm gonna drop this.

The anime is definitely rushing through things, that much I can tell even without knowing the story. It feels very much like an adaptation meant for those who have already completed the games despite the producers claiming that the entire point of the anime was intended to get more viewers/fans involved with the franchise. Including that being the reason they switched VAs on the main cast.

They're botching the aim of bringing in new fans very badly. Both Total Eclipse and Schwarzesmarken were better at introducing the world and getting me interested in the franchise.

I'll just play the games instead. They went on sale right as the anime was starting so I grabbed them.