I think Phoenix reacts to the craziness of the world with more snark, while Apollo reacts to it with more deadpan. It is somewhat two takes on a similar idea. I like both well enough though. Phoenix just has more actual development, even in his first game.
I generally feel like I like AJ's cast more than most (well, excluding its villains, I hate the main one) but dislike its plot more.
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