They did basically the best they could considering the situation they were dealt with after xenosaga 2. A fantastic game that looks incredibly visually for the time. Basically every single issue with Saga 2 is fixed. Some of the original saga 1 voice cast return, and even the new ones retained from saga 2 seem to actually be being directed this time and so actually give great performances. Fun and engaging combat, great music, and an amazing story. Lots of great callbacks to Xenogears, yet it all also works on its own.