i think the graphics were awesome i thought the FMV's were better then FFX's in that there movements seem realistic. graphics looked the same to me movements different. early on in FFXII you see them running through the crowd the way they run forward stop turn stumble a little and all that it just seemed realistic. as far as the cutscenes though id say FFX was better i think FFX was more blocky in the cut scenes but i prefer the blocks over the clay. some of the scenery is better then FFX's and some of FFX's were better then FFXII

story wise i think is just plain great. it is more on the political level which might make it so the older crowd would like it more. but then Vaan's backround with his brother is a nice emotional touch to the game. same with ashe's back story with rasler is quite interesting. and balthier dont know much of his background but his personality is cool. and basch has quite an important role in the game that is quite interesting also. fran and panelo are all right im not crazy about them but then again im not even done with the game. things could change.

that was the best i coudl do explaining how i like the story without spoilers.