the main story is rather short if you think of it as a JRPG, but to me it seems more like a brawler type game anyway. Regardless, the main storyline is around 10 hours, but that can be lengthenned with side missions.

The main issue of the game is that it gets repetitive. You have to go each of the Faery Worlds (levels) twice, and though the way you'll go through them and what faeries you'll defeat will change, the general background and the boss at the end does not change. This combines with the button mashing gameplay to make this game feel unfortunately short and repetitive.

The best thing the game does is atmosphere, the music, graphics, and general storyline all work together wonderfully. You really feel like you are in a creepy murder mystery or in a world of faeries.

I'm just about done with the game, and will be writing a review probably this weekend or next since Machina asked me to.  Was happy to find an excuse to make myself finish the game, it really has an interesting story.

Yes, I would definitely recommend this game, especially for 20 bucks. Like people have said, the ending is odd, but I found the artstyle, music and graphics amazing. I couldn't believe a few moments in the game, I kinda had to stop and stare for a moment, not because it looks as technically good as Crysis or something, but because of how rich the style is, quite beautiful. An atmosphere of mystery, a very cool mystery game. The motion controls are definitely cool, don't feel tacked on. I understand how it could be repetitive, but for the love of vgchartz, support new ip's that have style and have refreshing ideas, like the storytelling methods. In conclusion, do it.

@ Mirson - What DLC are you talking about? I would like to have the ending elaborated.

Right, totally forgot about that... the music is awesome!

(also agree with the rest of the post btw. ;) however you should mention, that there actually is a slight difference between the characters gameplay wise... -> playing as Keith, you become invincible and get stronger attacks when you filled up a gauge for a short time, whereas Ellen can wear various clothes which add positive status effects to her... the enemies are also a bit different)

Second best RPG in this generation so far after Valkyria Chronicles (my opinion)

and not including handhelds ( Crisis core is the best overall)

BUY IT NOW

i saw the dlc for this: Apparently on this website i use they say that this is the downloadable content but i dont remember seeing all this 

This is a list of the currently available content. Displaying most recent first.

• 7th February 2008 - Malion Pack (free)
• 17th January 2008 - Visions of the Tower
• 10th January 2008 - Pigly Pack (free)
• 3rd January 2008 - Fear in the Night
• 13th December 2007 - Christmas Present (free)
• 6th December 2007 - Origin of Belgae
• 22nd November 2007 - The Alchemist
• 8th November 2007 - Bottom of the Sea
• 25th October 2007 - Kidnapped Folk

Give me a minute. The quest in the DLC gives you a hint about Keats. Also there's quite a few hints throughout the game about Keats.

It's an interesting title with a really a unique and quite impressive artstyle (and score to accompany it). The combat system is also pretty cool, but in the end it turns into a bit of a repetitive button masher. The only challenge is assigning the right moves to the right buttons.

Despite claiming it has little challenge, I never finished it because I got stuck on some boss like six hours in. xD

Edit:  This is making me want to pop it in and finish it, but I know I'll just be stuck on that same damn boss. Dx

I am going to go to ebgames. Maybe it will be on sale for there yearly "gamer days sale" and i am going to pick up VC while i am there.... I just cant resist any more

Post a mini-review when you finish it.  I usually hear good things from this game overall, nothing like the Valkyria Chronicles reaction, but positive nonetheless.

I will do... Hah i will post bought a folklore and VC review when i beat them.