I've already said some of the same stuff on AIM, but here I'd like to reiterate that this is really what a short review should accomplish. It reall delves into what makes the game work--and what doesn't--while giving a vibe for things without skimping on details. I'm not generally a fan of short reviews, but the ones that manage this delicate balance are the ones that I like.
"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality
"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto on secret doors to another world