It's closer to mediocre than truly awful, but I still wouldn't recommend it.
If you're just looking for PS2 RPGs that you can get for $10 or cheaper at gamestop, Wild Arms 4, BoF: Dragon Quarter, and Dragon Quest 8 are all decent options.
It is a mediocre game, every other game in the series is better. If you are a fan of the series it is probably worth a try, but if you aren't, it is a gamble.
...though perhaps one who has not experienced the goodness of the other games would appreciate 4 more.
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You should look up info on Dragon Quarter first, yeah. It's a love it or hate it game. Better than being ambivalent towards it or hate it like S4, though!
And don't worry about having played/not caring for the earlier game in the Wild Arms series. 4's the only one I really enjoy (although I haven't tried 5 yet)
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