A fantastic gem that falls just short of its sequel and is still leagues below Xenogears. XC1 was a very impressive game in its time, and it still is, as a Wii JRPG that is almost open world despite being extremely linear. While the plot and characters are weaker than what can be found in its sequel, this game is still worth experiencing because the story is still good, the battle system is neat, and the world itself is phenomenal. Everybody needs to experience this whole franchise.