I think this game is terribly underrated.
The battle system is so flexible and fun,i suggest to all ACTION rpg fans to rent it.
The only bad thing about the game is the music,but you can always switch off the music and listen to the ambient sounds.
You can execute chain combos from 3 different characters at the fly.This however need skills and practice,nevertheless its so breathtaking to see the OVERKILL combos.
This is the only Group based action RPG that can be found on ps2.
Fighting, blocking and baiting enemies are all done in real time and this type of game is rare.The voice acting are professionally done,the characters always talk and give advice to one another and the story keeps you coming for more,i never regret infact i felt relieve to buy the longed lost genre of action rpg.