This is a turn based PPG game which takes a bit of getting used to. It requires patience and a willingness to learn the battle system which is not all that intuitive. The story is engaging and fun. After a game like Oblivion I found this game difficult to play because it is so scripted. What I like about the Oblivion model is that the world is open with very little scripting beyond what the characters say and the objectives of the 'quests.' In all fairness 'Lost Odyssey' is based on a completely different model of gameplay and, it is my belief, that some of the lower ratings that it is getting are due to the fact that Wetern RPGers are just not able to adapt to this model of play or they just don't like it. Having said that the graphic presentation is at times quite spectacular. The play of light and shadow as well as the detail in many of the scenes is quite stunning. Admittedly I found the turn based system to be difficult for me to appreciate but that should not prevent anyone who likes this approach from buying this game. It is games like 'Lost Odyssey' and 'Oblivion' , as different as they are, that are creating a whole new and spectacular genre of entertainment . Take my score with a grain of salt because I am not a true JRPG enthusiast.
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