Ever Grace is a third person RPG that allows you to play both a male and female main character. 

"The story of Ever Grace unfolds from two different perspectives: that of Darius, and that of Sharline.  These two perspectives take place in the Rieubane Empire, but they are independent of each other and will not intersect during play."

What did I like about this game? 

• The fact that there are two paralleling stories for the two main characters (Sharline and Darius).
• The ability to switch between characters at a save point.
• Being able to change the colors of equipment at the shop.
• The ability to buy new equipment at each successive level.
• The combat system.

Sharline and Darius are able to be equipped with items having special powers (called Palmira armaments).  A variety of these armaments have powers called Palmira actions.  Such actions may be magical and physical attacks. 

Changing equipment and experimenting with colors is quite amusing.  For example, one helmet is a pumpkin that is placed over the face like a jack-o-lantern.  Want a purple pumpkin on your head?  No problem with this game.  Some of the puzzles rely on the ability to change armor colorings.

What did I NOT like about this game?

• The voice acting.
• The storyline is weak, although it makes more sense after reading the enclosed game manual.
• The same shop-keeper is at every save point.
• The bland use of colors for the backgrounds.

The combat system takes place in real-time and there is no cut screen.  Enemies are on screen and can be fought or avoided as needed.  At one point in the game, you are able to return to the same monster over and over again and receive a red fruit each time.  This allows the player to level up skills (such as strength) to their highest possible levels (200 points for each).  This leaves battles to become easy and tedious.  

By the end of the game, you'll find Sharline and Darius each carrying 9999 gold (the maximum) with nothing left to buy.  It should also be noted that you have to go through both main character's stories before going on to the end of the game.

Despite some drawbacks however, Ever Grace can become quite addicting.  Overall, not a bad game.  Rent first before you buy.

- M.A.R.