Star Ocean 4 - What went wrong with its sales?

[Riachu]

Soriku said:

Riachu said:
I think it might have something to do with the art style. The characters just look too much like dolls. It doesn't help the game seems(still haven't played it yet) to have a poorly written script and terrible voice acting. Another problem is that JRPGs in general are being shunned due to their overused stories, character stereotypes, poor dialogue, art style that doesn't appeal to Western audiences, etc.

 

Definitely not art style...it's a realistic game not cel shaded or something like ToV or ES.

It's actually more of a realistic/anime hybrid.  However, the style still makes that characters look like dolls.  Yes, I do realise the core game is suppose to be good.