(SPOILER)You are correct. It is that bitch. I have beaten the game and I did not foresee how everything would go down in the end. Very nicely wrapped up story wise.

Overall I think the game need to be explored more from a gameplay perspective. In this world of MMOs and Western RPGs, I think the quests and exploration aspects fell well short of the goal. Outside of the battle that shall not be named, I was never in a position where I had to change up my party and explore different battle strategies.

Not a bad game but I don't really think it is worth all of the hype that it received. Maybe it is just because it is one of a handful of JRPGs this generation that it stands out? You don't have to agree with so long as you understand you are wrong ;D