I just started playing this game, but already I can tell it's going to be great!
At first I was a little disappointed at the limited options in editing your character. I wanted to create an outfit and customize a sword, but as I continued on in the game, I realized that your equipment changes all that stuff. So in other words, your character becomes entirely customizable.
Another great thing about this game is that you have 8 different angles you can see from in almost every place you visit. This means that town become fully 3D. If you can't see a door, just rotate the camera angle and all is well.
How about the story? I was instantly engaged in the story as a giant mystery encompasses the main character (the one you designed). What are his/her origins? What happened to people's shadows?
If you are anything like myself, you may read reviews and do research before purchasing a game. After all, dropping $35 on something you may not enjoy is a big waste of money. But I can reassure you, this is everything you would want in an action RPG game. Plus it's portable! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world found in Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadows.