Solo'd to HR2. I picked up a full Nerscylla set beforehand (because it looks cool, even if I don't think it's all that useful generally), so I could at least null the sleep. I was also ridiculously familiar with the fight by that point, so I held up well, it just took forever. My latent Australian spider-hunting abilities shining through.
I never ranked up in Freedom Unite. Even just to 2, I consider that an achievement for me.
Had the game crash on me earlier on. Anyone else had the same? Was like I pressed the power button but got taken to the home screen.
New 3DS XL with cart.
Did try using search
I've had my regular New 3DS shut off for seemingly no reason at all a couple of times while playing the game. One time was after I knocked the back of the unit (against a remote, not even that hard) near the power button. I ended up taking the back off and giving the battery a bit of a push and it hasn't happened since, but I can't say if it was the problem. I'd be interested to know if you took the back off, to access the memory card or write down the serial number or whatever else. I had (for cover plate reasons), which is what made me check the battery.
For what its worth, I tried searching yesterday as well and didn't find any mention of a problem. ):