No one does rpg strategy games better than Atlas. This is just another example of a great formula executed well.
User Rating: 8 | Luminous Arc DS
I would have to disagree with the Gamespot reviewer on this game about the story. But first I will concede that I too am a little dissappointed that they made it a linear storyline. But it was done so in order for us to follow the story they came up with. But unlike Gamespot I found the story to be quite charming and humorous in parts. I did not find the voice acting to be annoying. In fact I felt it added depth to the characters and made me want to push on with the story to see what they would say next. Combat and magic was done exceptionally well. The touch controls made the game incredibly easy to play with just the stylus. Flashdrives and synergy attacks really added flavor to the game and another new strategy to an old battle style. The sound and graphics aren't exactly cutting edge stuff. But the art work used in the cut scenese is done quite well. And the characters in battle are big enough that you can see and know what's going on with ease. Sound is pretty basic stuff in the game, but the music is subtle enough that it won't annoy the heck out of you while you beat the game. Overall it is a very good rpg strategy formula that Atlas uses. When you add a fun storyline, great powered up attacks, and lots of extras after you beat the game, you end up with a pretty solid addition to your DS collection. 
