The story is irrelevant to the source but it's still a great game non the less.
1. The option to customize the look of your character. [1]
(This is a must have, it's an RPG. I want to be able to determine everything, including my face).
2. An easy to use User Interface. [1]
(Managing your characters should be a breeze and not a chore like having to navigate through layers to do one thing).
3. Lots of different looking equipments. [1]
(Where's the fun when all equipments look the same and only the stats are different).
4. The lead character talks. [1]
(A mute lead just doesn't feel right and affects the overall experience of the game).
5. Fun combat. [1]
(It's RPG, it doesn't need to have flashy combos or stuff like that but I do want it to feel smooth, action packed and addictive).
6. A map that shows waypoints. [1]
(Yeah, having to wander for hours just to look for one character to advance a quest is no fun).
7. Over the top sound effects. [X]
(Weapons,magic and everything must have an impact, enough said).
8. Good story. [X]
(If the story isn't interesting then there's no point in playing).
9. New Game Plus. [1]
(What's better than to kick ass in the next playthrough with all the top equipments).
10. Good graphics. [1]
(Graphics should at least look decent. It's an RPG, gameplay and story are what matter but still...).
Total: 8.0 out of 10