I'm playing through this at the moment (Jude's story). The only other Tales game I've played (but didn't complete) is Graces f, but I'm enjoying this one much more. The story is more interesting (no Richard, HOORAY!) and the combat feels more fluid. My party is currently at Level 40 and I've maxed out everyone's first Lilium orb, so I'll be starting to make my way through the second orb now. About to head in to Fennmont.