This is probably one of the greatest RPG's of all time. I replayed this in adulthood and awas supreised my favorite childhood game has stood the test of time. -----
It still looks amazing, and the combat system in the game is kinetic, a y and x all fire off an attack. The combat is very similar in structure to the recent persona games and Metaphor. -----
The main draw is the evolution system, in combat characters evolve into forms and gain varied ultimate attacks that feature in depth mini-games. The creates an evolved and dynamic combat experience. -----
In terms of style, the game had models for every weapon you pick up in the game, and the megaman aesthetic really shines in the world, enemy and boss design.-----
Perhaps the most important feature in this game is the movement. You jet across environments with a boost. Inspired and so sad that most games just have a simple 'run' toggle.
Never really been a game like this since.