Another JRPG. Sigh. Fun in areas, in others incredibly frustrating.
The gameplay is the usual JRPG fare, run around an area, pick up item X, random battle, then ten minute cutscene. The game adds a couple of new features to this mix, a ring crafting menu, which lets you create your own item buffs etc, and a slight alteration in the combat system requiring you to hold down the right trigger to add a bonus to your attack. There are a lot of random battles, which can be annoying at times, but mostly they're okay, with some interesting enemy types.
The graphics are average in some areas, and very good in others. the level and character design is top notch, with vibrant colours and extravagant costumes filling interesting environments throughout most of the game. However, some areas are very bland and lifeless, and can be a chore to navigate.
The sound is pretty good, with a nice soundtrack and some of the usual JRPG sound effects. Creature noises are varied and the voice acting suits the characters well, even if some of them rarely speak.
This is a fun JRPG, and definitely worth the purchase if you like games of this type. However, if JRPG's aren;t your thing, stay clear, this will only annoy the hell out of you.