When I first read the preview of this game in Electronic Gaming Monthly, I was so excited to play this RPG since it involved aviation and flying.

When I popped in that first disc and saw how much I enjoyed the beginning, how the game introduced a collage of Schmidt's amazing adventures in aviation, when Yuki was introduced, I couldn't wait to see how his adventures in aviation would play out.

As Yuki, I wanted to race world class pilots all over the world in the game, maybe even race Schmidt to see who's better. I wanted to fly all over the world, meeting other pilots, go on adventures together, and play through a story about a fantasy version of the golden age of aviation. I dreamed of joining the air force and shooting down hordes of enemy aces and maybe flying side by side with Schmidt fighting for the same goals. Gosh did I want this game to focus everything on aviation, adventure, and heroism, experiencing the main character develop as a pilot and a individual. And I wanted to see Yuki become a true aviation hero, following the footsteps of Schmidt, playing this type of story throughout the whole game...

...until a pointy-eared, whiny, crybaby messed everything up.