Heh, could be a long time before I get around to it. I've played a bit, and while the combat is a tad clunky and the graphics are very dated, something about it just feels right. Perhaps it's because I'm so used to the typical, angsty jRPG. It's nice to play something with a decidedly western feel.
It was only 5.99 at Gamestop (used), so I won't lose any sleep if it turns out to be a dud.
I have yet to survive the first part of Summoner 2 (IE the start of the game).
Summoner I like quite a bit better, it's MUCH easier to deal with combat (IE it does it for you) I think they tried to make it an action adventure instead of an RPG and got .. what it is.
And ironically I have Summoner and Summoner 2 (I got them in January at Game Stop)
I feel this way about most console and portable games these days Nothing against japanese influence as many of the games are still fun, but I like more originality in art design than is currently being shown.