This XBLA RPG rocks! I don't follow the online comic, but man this game just does so many things right. It seems like the developers took just about everything that I like about RPGs and stuffed it into this game. The battles are turn based, but are active even while your selecting moves (ala Chrono Trigger or FF7). Then they add elements that are similar to Super Mario RPG where you have to time your blocks/counter attacks by blocking at the right time with the right trigger (one of the achievements is winning a battle without attacking the enemy). Each character has a mini game for their special moves (which you level up), and if you time your attack right you can get bonuses for overkilling enemies (they are obliterated when you pull it off). Every enemy is visible on the screen so there aren't any random battles. There are actually a set amount of battles so no grinding is necessary (which I love). There are also special attacks (not from the characters) that charge up and can be used when you're in a tight pinch (think summoning in FF). They even have double and triple team attack moves. The story was even so different from general RPGs that it felt incredibly refreshing. Every now and then you are treated to some nice animations and voice-overs to boot. The only 2 faults I found with it are it's price (1600MS Points = $20) and it's length (6-7 hours). Even with these to slight faults I had so much fun with it that I will pick up episode 2 day one. I might even play through it again to get the achievements I missed.