An amazing,unique experience with added J-pop!
STORY:The storyline is intresting and compelling,the main driving point of the game.It revolves around your characters amnesia(isn't it always?)after collapsing in the middle of Tokyo's Shibuya.Your character is a real ass,but meets even worse people throughout his journey.The characters are all intresting in their own way,although there is stereotyping too(big stupid guy,emo guy,etc.)I personally liked Joshua best.You play with different partners with their own dark secrets and troubles.You have to beat the reapers and the composer who control the GAME or be erased.You play through to find out how you ended up here.The conversations between characters are hilarious at times and emotional at others.
GRAPHICS:The graphics are decent enough,with angular anime styled cutscenes and sequences that move and all.The battle graphics are less impressive but this isn't an issue.The bosses and character designs are very good.
SOUND:There are fully voiced movie sequences throughout the game and plenty of chat throughout the battles,which is impressive.The voices suit the characters perfectly.The music is astounding,easily the best in any game i have ever played.Their the reason I love j-pop and j-rock now and i'm even considering getting them on my i-pod their so good!They fit the battles and cut-scenes perfectly.They will surely remain in your head long after you stop playing
GAMEPLAY:OK,This is a bit complicated at first,you use both screens using the stylus at the bottom screen and buttons for the top trying to match things to get combos.You may also let the computor control the top if you wish.Neku at the bottom uses "pins" to launch a series of different attacks and pins can be leveled up too.This makes great,innovative use of the stylus and never feels gimmicky.While exploring Shibuya Neku can use a pin to scan for monsters and you only fight when you choose to.You can also link together battles for more points and items.In fact you can lower your level to get even more items.
OVERALL:One of the best DS games evr and needs a sequel NOW!.The story is amazing(if not a little confusing),the characters memorable and unique(especially minaminamoto or however you spell it.The graphics in cutscenes are a nice anime style,but battle graphics are nothing special although the enemies look cool.The game is worth buying for the music alone and voicees are excellent.Unique gameplay and great music make this well worth a buy.