It really is a great game, but I agree with you on the combat. I remember wanting this game because of the studio who made it because Studio Ghibli made my favorite anime movie Princess Mononoke. I also found it interesting that the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra created the soundtrack for the game. The story is good, graphics are amazing, enjoyable characters, no problem with the dialogue, but the combat system could've been better. Don't get me wrong, I like the combat but I feel like there's something missing. That there was just one more aspect they needed to make it feel like you're in the battle rather than running around attacking for a few seconds and running around again.