For its time, the 3-D battle environment was top-notch. On a handheld? Unbelievable!? I sure couldn't as a 6th grader idiot. My mom bought me this at the store as an early birthday present and I couldn't wait to get home to play it. I read the booklet sporadically as I could only see it as we passed under streetlamps-- learning the characters' names and appearances. This is the most warming JRPG and forever holds a piece of my heart.