Really weird RNG aside, gets stale pretty quickly. Graphics and music are nice.
Music, characters, combat mechanics (hi there, discount version of FFXII Gambit System) and most of the story are really good. Characters' faces aren't too attractive (those teeth...) and lots look like they try to achieve high notes in some opera while speaking 90% of the time but it it is no big deal really. Locations tend to be recycled but then again it's nothing compared to the second instalment. Great game, all in all.
Don't know why, but it reminds me of VtMB. Also, I highly recommend reading game mechanics from the official site. It will make your social life even more miserable. If there was any to begin with.
I recommend trying first playthrough with "unpolished" version then second with unofficial patch, just so you can appreciate it even more. Music is outstanding (Asylum soundtrack is probably my favourite) and those facial expressions are spot on. Ocean house hotel and Grout mansion are among the best designed levels I played in years. Graphics are passable, combat can be tedious and ending has "RUSHED" written all over its...forehead? Still, huge replay value and general atmosphere of the game (diverse characters and voice acting) makes up for lots of technical turn-offs. P.S. Don`t neglect combat stats
