Baten Kaitos

"Now this is a different experience. Although Baten Kaitos' plot is middle-of-the-road fantasy claptrap (it's practically comatose until over halfway in, when a plot twist finally accelerates things), the rest of the game is fresh and original, thanks to one of the most interesting battle systems in console RPG-dom."

"Despite the new gameplay systems featured within, Baten Kaitos seems to have all the qualities RPG fans love."

"...Baten Kaitos delivers one of the finer experiences on the GameCube. If you own the system and love RPGs, go buy this sucker just as soon as it lands on store shelves. It boasts great visuals, genuine characters and a solid, albeit somewhat unoriginal, story."

"While the story and characters are unfortunately very weak, Baten Kaitos is easy to recommend to anyone looking for an RPG that focuses strongly on gameplay rather than storytelling. Who'd ever have thought we'd be saying that about a game from the makers of the cut-scene-heavy Xenosaga, eh?"

"The lavishly detailed world of Baten Kaitos is a great place to go for a nice fairy tale."