PixlBit

I've played Legendia (PS2), Symphonia (GC), Graces, Xillia, and Xillia 2 (all PS3). Other than the two Xillia games, none of them are really related to each other. As for combat, yes, moving the left stick while pressing X or O will give you different moves. A lot of the combat is explained in the Library section of the menu screen. You can  (or at least previous games allowed you to) map certain attacks to different buttons. I haven't really explored that too closely yet, but I probably should... As for where I am in the game, I just woke up at the inn after becoming the Shepherd.

I think I may have bought one other new game this year. Maybe. All the others were used and cheap, so I really don't feel bad treating myself to a game I REALLY want. And yes, it does feel good getting the last one!

It's funny, I have most of the Final Fantasy games, but I've only played up to IV. I don't like them nearly as much as DQ and Tales games. But I'll buy every almost Ratchet & Clank game out there.

If you have Symphonia, that's where I'd start.

I finished it on the Game Cube, but I left off partway through in the HD remake.

No, because it's a PS4 exclusive and I don't have a PS4 or any plans of getting a PS4 in the near future.

I don't think it was the whole game that installed, but whatever it was, it took far longer than I wanted. There really ought to be a warning label on the box telling you that you have to wait for whatever it is to install. That way I'm not disappointed when I can't play my brand new game for twenty minutes after I put the disc in.

That's part of their charm for me, but we all like different stuff.

Jason and I were commenting on how different an experience it is for me as a woman shopping in Game Box (or the other indie game stores) as opposed to shopping at Game Stop. Jason's been with me at Game Stop on many occasions where he commented after we got back into the car how surprised he was that I didn't haul off and slug the employee for whatever slimey, condescending remark was made, or for not looking me in the eye instead of at my breasts. Actually, I think he may have said to one guy "Hey, her eyes are up here, buddy!"

It's been so long since I played Legendia, that I really can't compare the two. And to be honest, I really haven't been paying a whole lot of attention to the music. I'll try harder when I play next. As for who you'd like, I'm not all that far into the game yet, so can't say for sure.

Ask SanAndreas. I took him there when he came up to visit. And he's been to the market I work at, too.

Symphonia was my introduction to the series, too. It was one of the first games I got when I bought my Game Cube. I didn't like it at first, so I put it back on the shelf and a year or so later I picked it up and tried it again. Glad I did, because I really enjoyed it. And I've grabbed all the Tales games I can, too. Some I've liked better than others, but I think Symphonia will always be my favorite. The first Xillia may be a close second, though.

Have you gotten Zestiria yet?