This is one of my all time favorite games, and I'll fully admit there's a nostalgia bias. The balance is terrible, the post game is lacking in some content and certainly the pacing can be a little slow (Though since you can't skip animations they didn't get too carried away with them in this game) but I love it warts and all. Being able to build up your units into certified badasses is super satisfying, the Lift and Throw mechanics give it a super unique play style that most strategy games don't have, and the story is the perfect blend of comedy and tragedy, hitting the right notes at all the right moments. If you love PS2 RPG's, check this one out, I highly recommend it.