I ran out of time so i didn't get to read all the posts, however I wanted to make sure ToV got more credit. Personally I like the sketched interaction, its optional and builds character background as well as shows a growth in relationship between team members. It also doesn't really take away from gameplay with cinematics. However, this could have been done in a way similar to dragon age, where the members on the team will interact with oneanother simply by being in the group. Finally, ToV has multiplayer on the console, and the gameplay is unique to the Tales of series in that it isn't turn based but an active fighting style game. Good story too, can't wait till it is released on PS3 so I can play it again with added content.