One of the best games I've played in a long time. The feeling of playing an old school game where you have to make decisions and then can't undo them was very refreshing. A funny side effect was that I came to the game because my graphics card burned out :( That definitely reminded me that the graphics aren't always the most important thing in a game. The game itself runs smoothly. There's no stuttering in the fights like there is in some other RPGs.
The fights are challenging but not too difficult. Practice makes perfect, so to speak :) The game's story is also fun to read. So all in all, a well-rounded game and highly recommended. I'm now on my third playthrough.