I have played & re-played (ok, I'll admit it - I re-played it again after that) - I really liked this game, story-wise and just for it's aesthetics alone. The battle movement is a little clunky, but the cut-scenes are well worth the effort.
If you get stuck, I can probably help you out - I can play it thru from memory....
oh and the music's pretty kewl, too....