So this was my first Tales game, and I've just replayed it in anticipation for its DLC.

To be honest, I adore this game. Apparently a lot of Tales fans hate it, but I cannot fathom why. It has one of the best, most well handled casts I've seen, an incredibly fun and stylish combat system, a highly interesting world, and fantastic themes.

The only knock I could give this game is that the story itself... it's not BAD. But it's pretty standard. It works more as a vessel to realize the characters and themes rather than being something super crazy. I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing though, because the characters and themes more than make up for that.

Wonderful game that I was more than happy to visit again.