maybe tales games aren't my thing... I had hope for arise after dropping vesperia some time ago but i don't think this will be a franchise i'll embark on. The visuals are good, and the music is great, but i feel so disconnected from the gameplay and the battles. Can't put my finger on why, but i didn't find much catharsis during combat, such as whenever i achieved a successful boost strike. apologies, tales fans, but this game did not make one out of me.