Gameplay is again, pretty standard RPG fare, which again, when combined with fairly average audio, generic graphics and storylines, don’t make for the best combination. Don’t get me wrong, it’s all solid stuff, with meaty enemies to fight, a pretty good combat system that seems fair, and a reasonable level of difficulty.

 

 

However, if you own a final fantasy, the world ends with you, chronotrigger, or one of countless other DS RPG classics, you’ll probably find yourself returning to their worlds over this one. If, however, this is your only DS RPG, it’s all serviceable stuff, and you can’t really go wrong with it as a title either, should you have exhausted the other DS RPGs out there somehow.

 

It’s a real shame, because it comes so close to greatness, but loses out at the final hurdle thanks to the generic atmosphere of the whole thing. The game’s main strength though, if you want value for money, is that the game really is huge, taking the 30 hour plus 360 game, then adding some generous chunks of new content on top.

 

 

Whilst fans of the original may find it difficult to squeeze out value, new players will find a massive game that will take them weeks to finish if you do get engrossed in it.