Public Service Announcement: If you buy the DLC for the game you can only play with people who have purchased the DLC and vs versa if you don't.
Also, you don't need to buy the DLC until AFTER you beat the game. It can't activate until then. So don't buy the DLC yet.
Developers: Level-5, 1-UP Studio
Artist: Yoshitaka Amano
Composer: Nobuo Uematsu
Platform: 3DS
Release Dates: NA Oct 24, 2014 | EU Sep 26, 2014
Genre: JRPG (will have online multiplayer as well as local multiplayer)
(The Japanese version was originally for the DS and it received a 3DS expansion. The NA and EU versions although not being called 'Fantasy Life Link!' will be the expansion version which includes the online multiplayer)
Game Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj9V5-7Vqno
The game includes a class system, quests, a short but sweet storyline, and tons of battling and crafting. It also has housing features.
Class Breakdown:
Fighting Classes:
Soldier: Sword + Shield (Tanky, with quick strikes)
Mercenary: 2-handed Sword (Big Damage, slow hits)
Hunter: Bow (Status Debuffs)
Magician: Staff (Elemental Spells)
Gathering Classes:
Miner
Lumberjack
Fisherman
Crafting Classes:
Cook
Blacksmith
Carpenter
Seamstress
Alchemist
The game has a high level cap (200)
Stat distribution (can be reset for 30,000 rich*)
*rich is the currency in the game in the Japanese version
Pet companions
Character customization
Large monster hunts can be carried back to NPCs for rare items.
It is possible to beat the game passively. (no leveling combat classes)
Also shamelessly adding my twitch video, includes Persona Q and some Fantasy Life.
http://www.twitch.tv/minakorocket/b/554264383
I'm pretty hype for this game to play with people. It did well enough in Japan for them to decide to continue this IP in the future.
It's definitely not a "difficult" game but it is really enjoyable!