I picked up Cross  Edge yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone else here that's played it might have some general advice on how to progress.  Is a lot of grinding required, or will good strategy be able to see me through more of the game?

well if you play on hard then yes there is a lot of grinding. But I'd say it is fun grinding. On normal not so much but it is still their.

play on easy

Is this game any good?

I'm into RPGs a fair bit wondering what kind of game play this is basically within the battles, and how involving are they?
I'm a massive FF fan so anything like that will do, so the battle system..any good?

Also if anyone's playing with English voices assuming there's a choice are they any good?

" Is this game any good?I'm into RPGs a fair bit wondering what kind of game play this is basically within the battles, and how involving are they?I'm a massive FF fan so anything like that will do, so the battle system..any good?Also if anyone's playing with English voices assuming there's a choice are they any good? "

" @Ineedaname said:

" Is this game any good?I'm into RPGs a fair bit wondering what kind of game play this is basically within the battles, and how involving are they?I'm a massive FF fan so anything like that will do, so the battle system..any good?Also if anyone's playing with English voices assuming there's a choice are they any good? "

I played on hard and though it kicked my ass and I needed to grind a lot. I found it strangely addicting.  There is not a lot of outside stuff(ie sidemissions) but It will keep you busy for 40-100 hours. I think the battle system is really cool. Feels great executing combos, not so much when the enemy does it though. The english cast is fine but I perfer the Japanese voices, and yes you can change them. "

" @PufferFiz said:

" @Ineedaname said:

" Is this game any good?I'm into RPGs a fair bit wondering what kind of game play this is basically within the battles, and how involving are they?I'm a massive FF fan so anything like that will do, so the battle system..any good?Also if anyone's playing with English voices assuming there's a choice are they any good? "

I played on hard and though it kicked my ass and I needed to grind a lot. I found it strangely addicting.  There is not a lot of outside stuff(ie sidemissions) but It will keep you busy for 40-100 hours. I think the battle system is really cool. Feels great executing combos, not so much when the enemy does it though. The english cast is fine but I perfer the Japanese voices, and yes you can change them. "

Seeing as you're here then, and I have you now.Question time:1. Do weapons change appearance, I hate games were I get an item that looks good but then everything looks the same =( there's alot of characters from what I know so I'm not sure to compare screenshots as it may just be someone else.2. How often do you level? Does it take a while to get one level, or is it fairly decent? That's the thing stopping me from playing MMOs the slow leveling. "

" @PufferFiz: Ah alright cheers man I'll pick up as soon as I get a chance if it's bad, I'ma hunt you down. And tickle you. "

 
 @PufferFiz said:

" @Ineedaname said:

" @PufferFiz said:

" @Ineedaname said:

" Is this game any good?I'm into RPGs a fair bit wondering what kind of game play this is basically within the battles, and how involving are they?I'm a massive FF fan so anything like that will do, so the battle system..any good?Also if anyone's playing with English voices assuming there's a choice are they any good? "

I played on hard and though it kicked my ass and I needed to grind a lot. I found it strangely addicting.  There is not a lot of outside stuff(ie sidemissions) but It will keep you busy for 40-100 hours. I think the battle system is really cool. Feels great executing combos, not so much when the enemy does it though. The english cast is fine but I perfer the Japanese voices, and yes you can change them. "

Seeing as you're here then, and I have you now.Question time:1. Do weapons change appearance, I hate games were I get an item that looks good but then everything looks the same =( there's alot of characters from what I know so I'm not sure to compare screenshots as it may just be someone else.2. How often do you level? Does it take a while to get one level, or is it fairly decent? That's the thing stopping me from playing MMOs the slow leveling. "

There are different weapons so their appearances do change, But weapons can also be upgraded but they stay the same it is just their stats that change. leveling depends on where you fight and your level. if you stay fighting the same monster then it will be quick at first then take longer each time. But I would say it is not terribly slow. Also depends on the difficulty. I do highly recommend the game. "

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 @PufferFiz said:

" @Ineedaname said:

" @PufferFiz said:

" @Ineedaname said:

" Is this game any good?I'm into RPGs a fair bit wondering what kind of game play this is basically within the battles, and how involving are they?I'm a massive FF fan so anything like that will do, so the battle system..any good?Also if anyone's playing with English voices assuming there's a choice are they any good? "

I played on hard and though it kicked my ass and I needed to grind a lot. I found it strangely addicting.  There is not a lot of outside stuff(ie sidemissions) but It will keep you busy for 40-100 hours. I think the battle system is really cool. Feels great executing combos, not so much when the enemy does it though. The english cast is fine but I perfer the Japanese voices, and yes you can change them. "

Seeing as you're here then, and I have you now.Question time:1. Do weapons change appearance, I hate games were I get an item that looks good but then everything looks the same =( there's alot of characters from what I know so I'm not sure to compare screenshots as it may just be someone else.2. How often do you level? Does it take a while to get one level, or is it fairly decent? That's the thing stopping me from playing MMOs the slow leveling. "

There are different weapons so their appearances do change, But weapons can also be upgraded but they stay the same it is just their stats that change. leveling depends on where you fight and your level. if you stay fighting the same monster then it will be quick at first then take longer each time. But I would say it is not terribly slow. Also depends on the difficulty. I do highly recommend the game. "

Cool.  I wasn't keen on the idea of getting the game just because it features by beloved Capcom characters, but after hearing that the game iteself is actually quite good, I may well pick up a copy, if I can find it cheap.     Do the Darkstalker characters join you throughout the whole adventure? "