Though most people lament the controls, I personally found them perfect for the game and highly fluid, though that may be me forgetting a steep learning curve since I played my first time through when I was much younger. While the characters are bright and the plot is enough to keep you interested, I feel the gameplay was the standout feature of this game for me. The fluidity, responsiveness, high energy combat, and level of individuality in said combat create an experience where you feel truly engrossed in the battles that take place throughout every level.