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good game, but here is the reason some people don't like it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 10
Date: December 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

i love this game, but people don't seem to like it. the reason being is that they lack the motor skills to hold down multiple buttons, thus, creating a bunch of babies across the internet. if you didn't like the game because of the graphics, then you need to stick your head into a blender. because almost everyone interested in RPGs loved final fantasy seven, and we all know about the graphics. so yeah, great story, somewhat difficult (need to get a hang of it), graphics were fine, overall good buy. loved it.

The best!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 38
Date: June 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best, everybody should buy this game. My pen pal lives in china, and he said it was cool. he told me about it. I think it's worth the 50 beans.

Best RPG yet for the PS2.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: July 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great, the story is original, and the graphics are good expecially if you like Anime style, just don't expect FFX class graphics. Some of the game sites have given this bad reviews, its obvious they didn't play it past the first week (It's like 'Groundhog Day', you're stuck in a time loop that repeats every five days, and you need to figure out how to break the loop.) because thats when it really starts to take off, but goto the board for this game on gamefaqs.com and you'll find lots of people who like it and can help out with hints and strategies. If you're looking for a good RPG to geep you going until FFX comes out, this is it.

Got a bad rap

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: April 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

True, I'll be the first too admit that EF has it's problems... problems that will smack you right upside the head a few times as soon as you start in fact. Example, whenever you look at a character head on, looks like they don't have a nose...okay that's not a gameplay flaw, but a graphical oddity. As to a gameplay factor, it is EXTREMELY non-linear after the first few days, so while it offers a ton of freedom to do as you please, that also means alot of chances to get lost. But still, once you getting past those inital hurdles, I think you'll found a very enjoyable story. Patience is the key in this game, and it will pay off if you can manage it.

First TRUE RPG on PS2...?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: July 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

So that's what the guy at the store had told me when I decided I must have this game simply because it was an RPG and the cover was interesting enough. Spending [money] hasn't always been my favorite thing to do - especially on PS2 games - yet I must say this is probably one of the most pleasing investments I've made. The story basically is about a bard named Mouse (yeah... like those furry things with tails ^_^) who has been invited to compose and play a song at a wedding on an island. I really don't want to give any story away, but let's just say things don't go exactly as planned and Mouse ends up having to try and save the island. You can recruit up to 10 different people for your party and the graphics aren't that bad (especially for a dreamcast to ps2 conversion). The game is also in real time and certain objectives must be completed at certain times - a lot like the Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. There is no speaking dialogue in it, though, and the game (like all RPGs) requires patience. I gave it a 5 star because I really like it, but unless you are a hardcore RPG fan I would suggest renting it before buying just to make sure you'll like it. If you're an RPG fan, on the other hand, ...what's stopping you from trying out this newest addition Konami has produced? (..They made the Suikoden series, I think they deserve a chance on this game hands down!)

This game is an aquired taste, but the wine is sweet always

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Many people have steped on this game. I respect that, this game was not for them, much like some games are not for me, sports games, for instance. You will like this game if you like RPG's and fantasies and have a little patience. You will not like this game if you have a game shark and get board of games quickly. This game is not for those people. For my part, I think you should rent it and not listin to other people, see if you like it for yourself. I will leave one hint though: Without some kind of guide or gamefaqs.com, this game may take you a very, very long time to beat.

whatever fantasia

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Theif or musician? In EF you take the role of Mouse, a theif disguised as a musician. Your partner is a 300 year old talking instrment named Pattimo. [dont worry mouse is REALLY young]
Mouse receives an invatation from pandule island to come and pay a visit. he accepts thinking hes gonna make lots of money which he does. But anyway the graphics are AWESOME if you like anime. the battle systems great and you get more allies than you know what to do with. one thing. the princess is THE UGLIEST GIRL ON PANDULE!! sure she might be pretty on the cover, but in the game shes UGGGGLY!! Rummys prettier. you'll get to know her when you play the game. anywho, inthe game the same 5 days get repeated. the princess is pretty much forced to get married to the evil guy stupidly named Xelpherpolis [sounds like a city] time keeps on looping soooo.. you have to stop time from looping
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A++++
great graphics
fun battle system
hilarious cutscenes
if there were 10 stars thats
what i would give it!
By miranda

The 1st REAL PS2 RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: July 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game looks like the 1st winner for PS2!!!!

Ephemeral Fantasia, ALL THE WAY!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: August 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Ephemeral Fantasia is one of the biggest games out there on the PS2. It combines all the natural elements of a great RPG, storyline, battle system, characters, music, and minigames.

Right when I started this game, I knew it would be a long game. You play as a a musician, Mouse, who has been hired to play at the princess's wedding on the island of Pandule. Only when you arrive, a dark secret about the island is revealed. The game is seperated into weeks with a monday tuesday type system, with a clock as well. You have to use the clock to meet certain people at the right time or complete a certain event. Timing is EVERYTHING in this game.

The island itself is giant, with tons and tons of characters to interact with. The island has 49 different map pieces you can collect, to show you around the island. It is just huge, with about 5 towns you can visit. Try and find shortcuts. The game contains 12 characters you can recruit onto your team. It will take time, patience, and thinking to recieve each character.....

The battle system is in real time so you must choose your attacks fast to avoid being attacked yourself. There are different skills you can learn called Arts. Make your Arts grow levels and you might learn a knew attack. You can also learn different attacks from you teammates, as well as tons of magic.

I was blown away by the variety in this game. But what is a game without the proper music. Have you ever played a game with the volume on mute? Well its pretty hard to play like that. This game have the coolest music, where ever you go, battle, or outside. You can also add on replay value to the game by using your guitar, Pattimo, to play different music, that is a very fun minigame, as well as Death Hykato raising, and tons more.

But seriously, Ephemeral Fantasia is a really cool game, with endless replay value, and pure fun. I would reccomend this game to all RPG players alike, this game is definatley a must buy for the PS2

How Cool!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: January 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This was the first game I got for Playstation 2 and it rocks! I bet there are better games out there, but this one is one I've never seen before!! I think it's pretty neat how you have to play the instrument.........This game is a great game to start out with for new comers!! :)

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