Even though the second disc was such a disaster it is still my favorite game of all time tied with chrono trigger. I do replay that game every year or two. The start of the game wonderful intro. The music and song to every area is unique. The story and characters are all amazing. The equipment upgrades, hidden items, spells, abilities, and combos are all nice change of pace. The mini for fighting in gears is differnt in itself. They do not repeat the same monster trash just in different colors like most rpgs. The second CD does repeat a lot of the story and music that alone ruins the game for everyone but i still enjoyed the story and characters. If they didn't screw up the second disc I think it would be the greatest game of all time. it is already ranked as of the best rpgs with that disaster in the second disc