While the storyline and gameplay elements are pretty standard for the genre, the humorous - often satirical - tone of the game sets it apart from contemporaries and does a great job of creating an enjoyable experience for RPG fans. 2005-09-12

"If you're out for a unique title or are a tri-Ace fan, Radiata Stories is right up your alley." 2005-09-07

"Battles take place outside of town (duh!) and can be avoided at certain times since you can see the enemies roaming the countryside" 2005-09-07

"Simply put, the game is charming in almost every way..." 2005-09-06

"Jack's a jerk, but so is Ridley, the uppity girl who becomes his knightly rival." 2005-09-02

"The game has few surprises, and at times the storyline seems a little forced." 2005-09-02

"The most unique feature you’ll notice both visually and in gameplay is the game’s clock; in Radiata Stories characters, environments, and animals function according to in-game time." 2005-09-02

"Like its hero, however, it's too slow, simple, and obvious to overcome its routine existence." 2005-08-31

"For gamers who have been waiting for Square Enix to release a fresh new role-playing game instead of another Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest installment, your prayers have been answered." 2005-02-01

Follow in your father's footsteps as a knight of the Radiata Kingdom in this new franchise from RPG giants Square Enix. With a world that runs in real-time and an intriguing character development system, this has potential to be the next big RPG series. 2005-02-01