Mages suck in all the Star Ocean games...but are terribly overpowered in Valkyrie Profile, humorously.

Wait, are you asking us how we feel on Spellcasters, or what are favorite element is? 0_p;

Wind ftw.

Of course, in most RPGs, mages are outclassed by melee fighters, but not all of them. But what game is it that you're displaying, it looks kinda cool.