A prime example of a product half stuck in the past. This means this is a PSP game, prettied up for a new generation but stuck in the past in terms of design. Level and world design is small and overtly simplistic, giving the game a claustrophobic sense of space and just got me wondering why the entire game isint just a save point where you choose missions. The battle system is the only thing that saves this game from being downright awful. It a action RPG with Offense, Magic and Defense options with a roulette wheel that can give you buffs. Its fun and responsive but its repetitive nature is not enough to carry an entire game.

If only the story and dialogue were good. This script is awful, full of anime cliches and the line deliveries are amateurish. Metal Gear Solid in 1998 had better acting.

This game will be loved by the nostalgia blind or FF7 diehards. The more sane will understand this is just a nice looking 15 year old PSP game and level expectations accordingly.