I would recomend the game for first timers or someone who wants to feel good about beating a game. No matter how easy it may be. The graphics are very good for being an older PS game. But for me. easy does not matter to much. If the game is fun. Which I thought this one was, then that is what matters in my book. The sounds of the game and game music aren't to bad. I would hope for a cd based game, that they utilize the CD sound. Weapons are kinda been there done that. BUt then again. with so many RPG's out there on the market. I would assume that you can only come up with so many "orginal" weapons and armor. I think though that overall the game is very fun to play.