A tough but satisfying turn-based strategy game!
Despite Gamespot's opinion of the storyline, I personally think it is engaging enough to play through the entire game, and bringing back the characters from Path of Radiance makes it all the more solid. I love the battle system of moving my army from point to point on the screen, and figuring out how best to strike the enemy. Also, there are many characters from which to choose all of which can equip a variety of specific weapons. What is really an added bonus is being able to save anytime you like during battle which comes in handy because some fights can last a long time.
What is most frustrating about the game is the difficulty. I love this type of strategy and know how to position my army, but sometimes I still had key characters eliminated. Once they are gone they are gone baby! I started saving every turn. A word of advice "SAVE EVERY TURN IN BATTLE." This may get repetitive, but it's better than fighting a battle for an hour only to get one of your best players killed forever.
Pros:
-A solid turn-based strategy in the line of Shining Force and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
-The game offers great variety, and a good cast of characters.
-Save anytime you like in battle.
Cons:
-Difficulty is at times frustrating.