Radiata Stories (PlayStation 2, 2005)

I like RPG's and I really like RPG's that use real time battle systems, don't get me wrong, I love my turned based battles and the stratagy involved but their is just something fun about swinging the sword and casting the magic yourself rather than just giving a command too. Radiata's battle system is fun if you stick with it, I say stick with it because it start's off slowly because you have very few moves at your disposal at first but this is where it gets good. You begin too learn new moves and each move has a point value and you can only equip up too a certain amount of points this amount however does go up as you level up so basicly if you can equip moves up too 15 points you could do a basic up down slash at 3 points a fast side too side slash at 4 points a jumping slash at 6 points and then finish with a quick 2 point hack, it is very hard too explain it is better too play it but basicly you will be able too make Jack fight in a manner that is all your own, customize him too your liking it is very cool, I hope that helps and was not too confusing. The story is very basic, it deals with a coming war between humans and creatures and eventualy you will have too make a choice as too which side your on which leads too excellent replay value because depending upon which side you chose the story enemies and bosses you fight will all change. The graphics and music all fit the game very well. So if you like RPG's like Tales of Symphonia or StarOcean: Till the End of Time which was made by this same team you should enjoy Radiata Stories.

So much replay... Another great Squaresoft RPG! You really can't miss this one-- one of the best games of 2005!