Trapt - PS2 Game (Retro Fam)

I feel like the game is only 50% complete, as if only half the game was finished...And yet, it is the best RPG I've played in a long time. The game is quirky, dark, stylish... It's not as good as I hoped, but the 40 - 50 hours I spent on it, was well worth the ride I recieved.First off, the music is unique. Not all RPG music is created equal, and this is one of those interesting soundtracks [Same person who did Xenogears contributed]. Unlike a radiant Final Fantasy soundtrack, this one is dark, but brilliant at times.Second, the artwork in the game is wonderful. Yes, it is.However, it is low resolution and suffers from that, making the 2d background art pixelated/blurry. Thus the comments about the graphics being poor or something...But no, the art itself is really interesting and memorable. The attention to unnecessary details in this game made it very enjoyable for me. Areas that are just for transition had some incredible artwork for backgrounds...Character designs are great. Although it bothers me that all the characters look the same from beginning to end. No costume changes ;(Character development is good. Sidequests are a must! Do those and you'll get some scenes that'll make you appreciate the characters that much more. The game doesn't feel as complete without them...How many games make you dislike a character/want to get rid of him, and before you realize it you've suddenly become attached saying don't go!Battles and the judgement ring stuff are pretty.

Shadow Hearts is one of those gems that, unlucky, didn't get as much attention as it should have. I would love to write a review about it but I do not have much time in hands, however, I would only say, please give it a shot to whoever is hesitating. This game is worth it!