Frankly, I find this review somewhat disappointing because it comes off as poorly informed.

There *are* new items for band characters, in the Thrift Threads shop. The BWT always used stars as a gateway. HO/PO chords *do* make for a significant game change -- in fact, there's a lot more HO/PO in this game, and it seems much more reliable.

I'd say more, but I'm character-capped. Next time, try to verify your complaints first, please. Ask someone who played the game more.