When the young Edge is left for dead after his mercenary team is slaughtered by the empire's Black Fleet, he takes off seeking revenge. He comes to befriend a mysterious dragon after it saves his life, and he uses his new companion's power to search the land for his enemies. Among his foes is a strange girl he becomes enthralled by named Azel, who wields the power of her own dragon. As Edge chases Azel and the Black Fleet across the empire, he uncovers ancient secrets that link him to a legacy of past heroes, all controlled by an enigmatic outside force.
One of the very few JRPG's that left me wanting more, absolutely no filler in this, but there is a surprising amount of hidden content if you choose to take the time to explore. So much care was put into this game
This game has floated around in my top 10 for years now but replaying it makes me think it's a top 3. Impeccable and masterful in every sense of the word, never once overstays it's welcome.
There’s this certain ethereal weightlessness that permeates the entire act. Very unwavering in its string of tonal space and little fluff, with this arcade-esque battle system that sets stake in position. Diametrically opposed to the idea that the CD should mean “more”. It’s a shame how little we learned from it.