Radiata Stories: A Game Review

Any fan of the RPG genre (role playing game) knows that captivating characters and a catchy story line are some of the most important factors that make a good RPG.� That is why all of you RPG lovers should take a crack at Radiata stories.� Radiata stories has an intriguing�story line that will leave you laughing right at the beginning.� In fact, I have almost wet my pants laughing at the quirky comments and events that take place throughout the game!

You begin as a young hero who oddly enough is named Jack Russell.� Jack has a smart mouth that often gets him into trouble. He�dreams of joining the legendary Radiata Knights.� Unfortunately, he is not very good and is only allowed into the Radiata Knights because his father was once a member.� The story then moves on to a much bigger picture, that you will just have to see for yourself. The main storyline does take a bit to get to, but once it does, you will be pleasantly surprised.

This game has a huge list of 177 playable characters.� If you ever played Suikoden, you will find that this game is quite similar... except that it Suikoden only has 108 playable characters.� Each character has its own schedule that changes throughout the day.� An example:� a shopkeeper may be open from noon to 4 pm.� Then he goes to the church to pray from 4 to 6.� Next he's off to the bar for a drink, later to return home.��Then he's off to the shop again!

Interaction with the world is quite amusing as time never stops.� You can kick almost any object, including people!� This can often lead Jack into getting beat up!� It is quite amusing.� Kicking objects also helps you find items.. but that is not as fun as kicking people!� This game is free style.� You can go any where and do anything at random.� This does make it difficult to figure out the objective and to progress throughout the story.� But the free style does allow you a broader sense of playability that doesn't let you get bored.� If you want a game that moves along quickly, then this is not the game for you.

The replay value of this game is quite high.� Once you beat the game, you can play again to get some characters you may have missed.� You also get to play with the skills and money you already have.� The best benefit is that there are two completely different endings.� The ending you get depends on what path you take during the game.� You have to play twice to see the two endings.� Who wouldn't?� Kicking people and objects never gets old!

This game has an ESRB rating of "teen".� So sorry kids.. you can't buy it without mommy and daddies help.� It has a teen rating because of violence, language, suggestive themes, and use of drugs and alcohol.� It is available on Playstation 2.

Radiata Stories is probably one of the most comical RPG's�I�have played in a long time.��I must say that I was highly entertained throughout the entire game.� I honestly wasn't expecting so much from it.� Overall, I give it a 9 out of 10.