Hey y'all.
This question has been on my mind ever since I first played this game back in 2015, but I always forgot to ask it...
Does anyone know if some inspiration for this game is based off of the plot from Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door? There are several parallels in between these games:
Several items made of magical crystal need to be collected by a person / persons in order to open / reseal a buried chamber containing a great and ancient power.
The area that the player uses as a hub is a seedy, crime ridden city built upon the destroyed ruins of the civilization that came before it.
The evil group wants to awaken the ancient power and use it to shape the world to their needs.
Finally, and coincidentally, Jirachi also awakens every 1,000 years to grant someone a wish. If you have read the prophecy that the fortune teller recites to you, you should understand this point.
I'm sure there are more links between the stories, but it's been years since I've played that game. Anyway, what do you all think? I'd love to hear your thoughts!