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This game is awesome ! It's a really good game S4H and very cheap I don't see why you wouldn't purchase it. Since you seem to be really into RPGs, you should definitely get this one.

The story may not be as strong as the FF ones, but IMHO, the battle system is far superior. I mean, it's not just a constant X pressing, you have to have some coordination to pull off the attacks. The SE are really good too. They are quite lively. The CGC aren't so great though ( I mean, they aren't like FFX ).
But overall, the story is very good. It can be a tad bit confusing sometimes, though.
The one thing I did have a problem with was with the item inventory. I think it was way too limited
Heh, to heal you had to have a strategy

The characters are good. The main characters are the best, IMO.
Of course, like in every friggin' RPG, there are bound to be some fay characters, and this one is no exception.
The Dark Dragoon, Rose, I think, is the best female character out of any RPG. *sniffle* My hero

Overall, it's a very good game. It does have its minor hinders here and there, but it's still a very good game to play.
Knowing you, you definitely have to get it. It's a Mena recommendation