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."

"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."

"A kickin' card-battling RPG for the 'Cube? Look no further -- Baten Kaitos is here."

"Another different aspect of the game is that money isn’t earned by defeating enemies, but by photographing them and selling the photos. Of course, rarer and more powerful enemies will fetch the hero more money than regular foes, but they will probably be harder and more dangerous to photograph."