RPG: Star Ocean

Opinions anyone?

I was thrilled when a seemingly decent rpg finally came out for the PS2 this year, but after a week of playing I'm having mixed feelings about it.

I really don't care for the auto-battle additional team members feature and the annoyances of wasting Fol (money) attempting to create new items that fail. The graphics are average, but the reason for that is because they started designing the game four years ago or something.

On the positive side, the story line is interesting (although over-complicated) and I keep finding myself waking up at three in the morning to play.

I guess that I am on the fence about this one. Anyone else have it?

I almost rented it, then I read about the fighting system... thats not my cut of tea. :shk:

Every review Ive read sounds like your, so Ive desided not to try this one.

I loved the old Star Ocean for the SNES, so I'm keeping up hopes for this one, lol