Dview: Enchanted Arms (Xbox 360)

The Bottom Line:
Enchanted Arms was one of the first RPGs on the Xbox 360.  In some ways, this game is kind of a throwback RPG: it is turn based and the random encounter rate is annoyingly high.  The turn based system is a little different in that it uses a grid where players can be positioned before their turn.  You input the commands for your 4 characters then start the turn.  Some golems fill up 4 spaces in the grid, human and smaller characters take up 1 space.  The position within the grid (and the enemy's position) dictates what enemies you can attack.  i wish more games used this system.  There are also numerous golems you can use instead of the 4 humans.  i heard the voice acting was kind of bad, especially early on (but i typically play without sound on). 
Grade: C-

What to Expect:
* Random Encounters, lots of random encounters.  There is an expensive skill you can buy that negates them.
* Grid based turn based combat system
* Average story
* Numerous skills and Golems to buy/find
* Some kind of annoying "tutorials" which all end up with pressing the A button (yes, Atsuma isn't very smart - they overdid that a little)
* Vitality points for characters which kind of prevent insane grinding.  There is an item that can replenish them
* A fairly annoying/difficult boss (Ice Queen) unless you sufficiently level/parameter grind
* Some enemies are weak to certain elements (same for characters you control)
* Summons (EX attacks) that are usually learned through leveling or story progression.
* Fairly linear: there really aren't quests, though there is the optional bonus dungeon (Holy Beast Shrine) and collecting the "god weapons".  The weapons from the Holy Beast Shrine are better, but you learn a skill from the "god weapons". 
* Mini-games: golem battle (kind of an arena), slots, roulette, etc.  Lots of golem cores, skills, etc to buy from the casino
* Length: 30-50+ (especially if you get all golems with full FP).

Obvious Tips:
* Use your skill points (you can use them to build up parameters or learn skills).  You won't earn any more than 99,999. 
* Right Trigger is auto battle for a round (when you don't want to do every fight)
* After your turn starts, hold the Y button to slightly speed up technique/summon animation

My Stats:
* Playtime: 53 hours 44 minutes (did bonus dungeon with random encounters enabled)
* Achievements: 25/25 (1,000 GS)
* Level: 79
* Golems: 79%
* Skills: 96%
* Support: 94%
* Battles 971 (though that might be low)

Achievements:
All of the achievements in this game are directly related to the story.  i wish there would have been more variety to the achievements like collect all golems, skills, win all golem battles in casino, etc.  This isn't the most difficult 1,000 GamerScore, but it will take a while (and one of the bosses is a pain - several other if you are under powered).