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I have not finished it yet, but here are some early observations.

I. Glory glory hallelujah, the battle system has changed!
You can jump now, and run and actually avoid oncoming attacks! There are some interesting new combos, and even some nifty things you can do with the shoulder buttons.
Unfortunately, they haven't quite worked out the kinks in the AI just yet. As I play Reimi (who's name apparently translates to 'rape me' in the language of the monsters), I find myself being chased in circles by two or three very angry monsters while Edge and Faize seem to be enjoying their tea party off in the corner. stare

II. Oh my god, it's not Sophia! (And other character observations.)
(Unfortunately, I can only go over the ones I've played/encountered so far.)
1. Edge
They basically gave Fayt a brain transplant and a blond wig. Looks like Fayt, but this one's actually not emo! I haven't seen him bawl YET! He's also actually got an attitude, so he's a lot more believable.
2. Reimi
I'm pretty sure she killed Sophia at some point to take her place as heroin. BIG improvement. This one gets a bow instead of a staff; I'm missing symbology, but I'm sure that will come later. And guess what, kiddies? She's actually USEFUL! And not annoying!
3. Faize
The first alien you meet; he's an Eldaarian. Sword and symbology for this guy. Pretty much your standard 'I'm here to explain everything and look cool doing it.' guy, but he kind of grows on you.
4. Lymle
You meet her on another planet, but I'm not sure that she isn't human. She's your summoner; she starts out with Cerberus. Just a kid though, and a weird one at that. The most monotone thing I've ever heard. Kinda' funny though; she's brutally honest, especially to Faize.

That's it for the ones I've gotten so far, but here's a video I think has everyone in it, including Aramat (I think that's his name), AKA Albel 2.0 lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=481WnjgDZek&feature=channel_page
It also has a boss fight in it, so you can kind of get an idea how the battle system is, thought the guy playing it fights cheap and just combo's over and over... >.>

Wow, you already finished it? >.>
I lag behind due to work-related obligations. xP (Like taking home a text book on insurance laws to study for my license exam...)
And Edge blows stuff up? Seriously?
Also, I had a feeling that Kenney had something to do with Claude, but I didn't know what for sure or if I was even right. I haven't gotten to play the game yet, just saw the anime; I feel so deprived. D:

SO4 is fun so far! I'm only 17 hours in, and so far, I have Edge, Reimi, Faize, Lymle, Meracle, and Baccus in my party. I met Sarah, but she hasn't joined yet.
I really love this game though! It's so... Star Ocean-y, and stuff. I can't explain it.
I'm stuck at the moment:
OH YEAH! IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO GET INTO THE COLOSSEUM ON PLANET ROAK, PLEASE TELL ME.
I can't figure it out T____T I feel so dumb.

Oh yeah, Faize is my favorite by the way >w<

you dont get into the colloseum until you beat the boss that uses rage reflection

Yeah the Last Hope is awesome, love the battle system, but I was really hoping to be Crowe... I missed Ashton to death, then I discovered he wasn't a playable character... then i had to settle for Meracle. ^_^

This game is fairly simple to get into the top five of the Arena singles with Edge through sheer perseverance and alot of time. lol I got to rank 3 before i was level 90 even... but then I was stopped dead in my tracks and went on with the game itself.

I haven't played it since i opened the Seven Star Dungeon... (those damn Bees...)

What is everyones fav thing to do in the game?

I like to just kick but with Arumat lol

Ha i'm not part of the guild but i'm here(i did send a request to join however)but yeah that's his nether strike Aumat set with two nether strikes as one trigger and two dragon roars on the other trigger is killer use the two strikes to power up the ridiculous dragon roar matched up with the quake scythe(which is bad a** unless the enemy is resistant to earth) will kill most enemies in one combo...but in all honesty reimi kicks a** if you know how to use her...just give her nothing but crimson squall as her attacks and then have atk boost and critical hit battle skills and spam away...i managed to beat the Colosseum at like lvl 70 with her alone...and SO2 is great I haven't fully beat the main game...when i got access to the extra dungeon i jumped into it and now i haven't played in about3 years but now i might

I know it takes place before 3. The story thus far has made that clear. <.<

Just been too busy taking over the assassins guild in Oblivion to play any further... ^^;;;
On the bright side, as of today, I own those beetches! >8D