Great but too cliche.
Characters: Ah yes the numero uno thing in RPG stories. There are many intresting characters but some are underdeveloped (Sheena Im looking at you) However other characters I know a little bit too much about.
Story: Engaging story for what it is. But I feel it has been done too many times before. Its easy to predict what happens next but Its still a fun narrative.
Graphics: Characters great. Towns great. Dungeouns Good and varied Overworld Blech bland and looks like it out of an N64 game.
Gameplay: GREAT BATTLE SYSTEM!!! This battle system is great aboout 30 minutes into the game you should be strining together special and normal atttacks into combos if your not your totally playing it wrong. Battles take place on a 2D-plane you run back and forth jumping over enemise slashing them and then retreating.
Replay: Pretty good actually. There is a point in the game where two possible things can happen. Play again to see the other situation. Also you can do any sidequest you may have missed.
Final verdict: A must buy for Cubers who want a great rpg.