I really like the battle system in FFXIII. I think it is a lot of fun changing Paradigms to suit what you need your party to do. At first I felt pathetic using the 'Auto-Chain' over and over again but then I realised it's significantly more efficient overall than choosing individual attacks like in previous FF's. I also love the fact that you can see an enemy in front of you before you fight it.

I dislike the linearity of the game. I miss having an airship and visiting different towns, raiding people's houses, stealing their treasure and undergarments etc This game really seems like it's all about running around fighting the whole time.

As for characters, I really like some of them and I really dislike some of them. They are in no way as interesting as the ones in FFVII (my fav FF). I do see a resemblance between Cloud and Lighting. I wish there was some kind of love triangle/action going on! Of course there's Snow and Serah, but I just keep hoping that because Serah isn't around, Lightning and Snow get it on haha

Storywise, I think the plot so far is pretty average and typical of an FF.