Xenosaga Episode I

"The RPG genre just got its magnum opus folks, it's right here for the taking."

"...epic it is, with a fantastic sci-fi world and a big cast of characters. Tack on a solid battle system and you’ve got a very good RPG, though some interface issues and a bit too much in the way of cinematics keep this saga in check."

"Like in Xenogears, you can expect to see a variety of faces with diverse personalities in Xenosaga... The game system is divided into two--the event mode and the control-free mode... players that they will be able to use the mechs or the characters themselves and still be able to progress further into the game."

"The game makes use of the hard drive for data caching and extra storage for game saves. Those who own the unit will certainly find it helpful in cutting the lengthy loading times. While the cutscenes tend to be lengthy, they are well presented and feature nice voice acting most of the time."

"Not everyone will enjoy Xenosaga, but serious fans of RPGs or anime almost certainly will."