This was an absolutely amazing RPG. The story is there, the battle mechanics are turn based but include what is called a judgement ring, which makes you more active than just smashing a button to do an action. I cannot rave enough about the story of this game it is truly an underrated rpg. It has great music, tons of action, comedy, and romance. I loved this game and it's sequel. It is one that I have gone back to and played over and over again. It really brought some newer things to the table as far as an RPG goes for its time.