I REALLY like Lost Odyssey's combat lineup.
At first, I thought it was going to be old re-hash FF1-8 line-up & fight the enemies on the other side.
But I'm really digging the near 3rd-person view from behind. It reminds me of Phantasy Star, and gives a much more intense view (ala Gears of War). I hope they keep that, as it'll be really, really sweet.
For refference, Lost Odyssey is already either #9 or #10 on the Famitsu's Most Wanted Charts as of a few weeks ago. That's pretty dang high. Eternal Sonata was #20 for ONE week - the week before launch. With numbers like that, even if FMWC are just hardcore owners, it atleast is showing the Japanese are going to care alot about this game.
IMO, the major thing LO has for it is the fact that it'll be precieved as a possible Final-Fantasy killer, but out during Christmas. That'll certainly help it.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
