Amazing in every way! Not only is the story superb but the attention to detail in every respect make's it top class!
What really makes this game stand out from the rest is the combination of 3 things. The first being its story, rich in mystery and steeped in real world history its a far cry from alternate worlds. Being one of the few RPG's to take it's inspiration from our world its draws its fantasy element from myths and legends from all lands though mainly Japan/China.
The second tick in the column is the Characters. You get to see characters you knew and loved from its prequel Koudelka which is a nice link back to a game that just didn't quite hit the make game play wise. Along with that you are treated to a wonderful cast of interesting people you soon develop a fondness for.
The third and one of my personal loves about this game is it's attention to detail, not only does every character have a detailed bio but so does everything in the game. Each item, fusion demon, monster, accessory and weapon has a story behind it, this makes looking through your defeated monsters, items etc something interesting to do when taking a break from battle.
I would recommend this RPG to any fan of the genre plain and simple. Go buy this game!!