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Great Value for Twenty Bucks!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 15
Date: August 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

As soon as I put the game in my PS3 I thought, "Oh God, all the reviews I read about this game are right..." and I kept playing the game and I was right. What surprised me was how much fun I had playing this game despite its many flaws. I definitely wouldn't have paid full price, but believe it or not this IS a surprisingly fun game if you are a JRPG fan, and at 20 bucks you really can't go wrong.

Great RPG for gamers who enjoy Character Interactions

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: July 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

To me what makes a role playing game good is character development, and that is what makes this game so great. At first I was skeptical about how Enchanted Arm would pan out, but 5 minutes into the game I was enjoying the character interaction and as I progress, the character development made it worth every penny spent. I am glad I didn't buy it immediately after it was released as I only spent $18 on my copy. I have about 6 hours into the game and I know there is a lot more gaming left. I think this is a great PS3 RPG for $20 or less.

japanese style game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: August 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a japanese style game, anyone like wild arm, shining force, and those game that never get good review from Americans should enjoy this so much just as halo2. This is the best next generation RPG right now. though it may not the best RPG, it still very nice just because the graphic are so many improved. Loading time is a bit longer but accetable.
Also, The first two hour gaming is boring just like many other japanese game, But once you pass the intruduction part, you will enjoy the world of this game and story line even the translator not perfect.
This game worth 20 dollar so much, please dont skip this, and play this more than 2 hours and see what i am talking about. But you have to be person who like level up and RPGs. Anyone who think obilivion is a RPG game(no level up progress) should not buy this seriesly.

awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this title for $10, and wouldn't have minded buying it for $50 had i known how good it was. This game is so perfectly designed that I could not believe it did not get popular.

General:
It has a very good story to tell, and has interesting and very likable characters (yes, even the homosexual guy is fun). Its localization is very well done, and the script is full of good-old RPG humor. Level layouts are also fairly linear, non-repetitive and fun to go through. Pacing between story elements, exploration and combat are generally very well balanced (except for one looong trip). Music is alright with mostly mediocre stuff, even though there are a couple of very decent tracks.

Graphics:
I am very happy with what's offered, but some folks will not be ~ it's close to 'next-gen' but not quite there. Graphics are clean and lively but the level of detail cannot rival what's in current high-budget games. Despite that, environment design is amazing and you can feel that the game conveys different moods perfectly. Still lacking some detail, all major characters (except the main character) are quite pleasant to look at. Special effects are high quality, and the game has very good FMVs at major events.

Combat:
The grid combat system is actually more fun than virtually every final fantasy game. The randomness of starting locations, no-hassle VP system, customizable characters and the fun selection of golems are plusses for the system. Random encounters are not really challenging when you play them right, but it's fun because you're rewarded depending on your efficiency. In boss fights, you will want to strategize and time your rounds correctly due to the grid system making attacks and healing a challenge to perfect.

One final comment... The game is extremely linear, and lacks depth. This is a desirable characteristic in my book, since I'm OCD about getting the whole experience from RPGs. It's a relief to just lay back and breeze through an RPG without having to worry about what sidequests or ultimate weapons I will miss if I don't follow step-by-step walkthroughs. Good to have this kind in the mix.

I'm very happy with the game and would give it a 9/10 rating since it does everything I care about correctly, except perhaps music which they did not always nail as well as they could've.

Hidden Gem

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is great game at a great price. The game sticks closely to the console role-playing template like in the Final Fantasy series, to the point that even the victory music that plays after each battle sounds familiar. Enchanted Arms is defintely worth playing if you have any interest in role-playing games.

so far the best rpg in the next-gen market...and for 20 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: January 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

i can't believe this game didn't get the credit it deserved. i just think its awesome..great story, music, you can even create your own little monsters ( over 100) to help you. And most of all UNFORGETABLE CHARACTERS. the most charming and unforgetable character in the game so far ( im just starting the game), its the gay-character. personally its the 1st one ive ever seen in a videogame. the character portrays itself very gay.which i think its great, the character has a really cool sence of humor and really helps alot. for 20 dollars, its way better than blue dragon or eternal sonata. it just has that final fantasy touch to it, thats why its the king so far. UNTIL FINAL FANTASY VIII coming up real soon. ;)

RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I hesitated in purchasing this game because of the lukewarm reviews, but I loved it! Considering the lackluster (and that's being kind) choices the PS3 currently has in RPG's, I was desperate, but in my opinion, it paid off. I think the graphics are amazing. The plot is pretty good as well as the voice acting. I've seen an increasing trend in RPG releases for Xbox 360 and frankly, I'm upset at some developers like SE for Xbox 360 exclusives coming out. Anyway, I would recommend Enchanted Arms...you can't beat the price. I would also recommend the strategy guide.

Great for JRPG fans

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 20
Date: July 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'd first like to say that I have played through the whole game, unlike the reviewers before me. I'd also like to mention that this is very much a JRPG (linear-style, turn based role-playing game), so if that's not your cup of tea, you might want to give this title a pass.

That aside, Enchanted Arms is a worthy opening act for traditional RPGs on the PS3. The graphics are pretty good, though hardly ambitious. The quality of the cinematic sequences are likely to give Square-Enix a run for their money. Thankfully, the game gives the user a choice between the English voice acting and the original Japanese (most English redubs are fairly poor, and this game is no exception). But what people really care about in a JRPG is characters, plot, and combat.

The characters start off as nothing special. In fact, they are stereotypes through and through. A few past reviews were exceptionally turned off by a lesser character during the opening and tutorials; that character quickly leaves the plot, but I happened to find his antics amusing (and opening the game with a homosexual character is quite progressive in my opinion). The story is fairly generic to start off, but develops a subtle complexity that is actually quite refreshing when compared to the epic plots of the Final Fantasy series. This, I think, helps the character development some, as any development (particularly in the case of Atsuma, the protagonist) is surprising. Even without Atsuma's torturous inner struggles/demons, the other characters still play an active role and are far more three-dimensional than the game would have you initially believe. Combat has been built from the ground up, and the result is a unique experience. It combines the elements of strategy RPGs in the vein of Ogre Battle and Final Fantasy Tactics, with the simple turn-based elements of traditional JRPGs. In addition to your natural party, you can build a team of golems (monsters, essentially) to assist in combat. The mix of strategy and action helps this game stand on its own amongst the competition.

I for one think that this title doesn't get nearly the amount of respect it deserves. If you enjoy a classic RPG, check this game out. If you can't be patient for an hour and let the game develop, it's certainly not for you.

Its not too bad

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 20
Date: July 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ive already play this game and is not to bad, i think people criticise too much this game, but the game its fun.

This game is not so bad at all

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I actually enjoyed this game. The storyline was pretty deep and interesting. The battle system had a lot of faults but what game in the rpg world has been perfect. There is a lot to do in this game and although many people are complaining about the back tracking, I remember the days when we had no choice but to backtrack. I think the back tracking is sometimes really good for building up your characters levels. I will say some of the bosses are extremely difficult, but if you train your characters to a level above what it is suppose to be, you will be fine. If anyone is a fan of rpg's, then I believe you will appreciate this one. It's not the best, but it is certainly not the worse.

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