The usual JRPG, with an action twist to the battle system! A story which is one of the most cleverly writen of all time!
The graphics of the cut-scene is one of the main feature of a JRPG currently, and LO doesn't let you down in those departments! With stunning graphic that I woudl say rival Final Fantasy 13 graphics of what we have seen! The graphics are beautifully crisp and colourful in 1080p! The graphics in-game are alrite, they obviosuly are a big improvement on current 6th gen JRPG's but not astounding, but good enough!
The story line is probably its biggest selling point, with the storyline being totally beleiveable, interesting and emotional! With the use of 4 DVD9 discs its definatly fits enough hours of gameplay into it!
The combat system is tradition JRPG, turn based! However it does offer a twist with the 'RING SYSTEM' this system has been seen in other 6th gen RPG's on PS2, however it works extremly well, for peopel that beleive that JRPG's involve no skill and just involve tiem and leveling up, as levels do not matter if you can time your attacks just right! The combat system also allows for you to have 5 characters in battle at once! and face up to 10 enemys at 1 time! The combat system also brings in a new way of damage dealing depending on the formation you choose, with members at the back doing equal damage to peopel at the front! The formations determine how much damage is dealt to you back row depending how much damage your front row has received, a very nice touch!
Overall it doesn't bring much new to the JRPG genre, however the storyline and tweaks on the combat system make it a good and enjoyable play!