Blue Dragon (Xbox 360, 2007)

Since the first time I read about this game I was intrigued. I couldn't wait for the release of Blue Dragon for the Xbox 360. It just looked like my type of game. Then the reviews started coming out. To my dismay, my eager anticipation was slowly being crushed with each 6 out of 10 review I read. The critics beat this thing to death. So a couple of days ago (and then slightly skeptical of how good this game may actually be) I trusted my gut and purchased this game. I must say...the critics were simply just wrong about this one. I'm a HUGE fan of turn based RPGs, and I've just found another one to add to my list of favorites. If you're into the Final Fantasy, Dragon Warrior, etc. series' then this game is one you'll probably enjoy. I think everyone agrees that this game is absolutely gorgeous in regards to graphics. I'll have to admit, I've played games with better story lines, but I wouldn't say this one is awful. It's got that cartoony meets anime feel, similar to the likes of Tales of Symphonia. The game play and control is nothing less than what you'd expect of a great 360 game. The menu is very easy to use, and just as easy to figure out. Again like Tales of Symphonia, the game is not hard per se, but will keep you wrapped up for weeks if not longer. Ok, so Final Fantasy it's not. But this is EXACTLY the kind of game I've been waiting for since the launch of the Xbox 360. If you're a fan of turn based RPGs, and need something to tide you over until Halo 3 or Eternal Sonata, grab this game. It's a 3 disc RPG heaven. I went ahead and just gave it 4 out of five for all of the bad reviews it got, the over-hyped music, and the just less than spectacular and very linear story.