8/10

I don't mind linear games, but this has been a straight path right through. Story is pretty good. I don't hate any of the characters. It's enough to keep me playing.

The ability system is much like FFX's sphere grid, and I liked that one. So I like this one too.

But there's not much else to say about the game. It strips RPGs down to its very core. Battle/Development and Story. No more talking to NPCs. Pretty much every conversation in the game you're meant to have.