[cheebacheeba]

Well, I didn't finish it, so I can speak for only the first 5-6 "stages"

The controls ARE easy to use, the combat system is very simple once you get used to it, which doesn't take long, It basically revolves around you selecting what area of your enemies body you want to focus your attack on. It's all a little strange, as when certain monsters confront you, you get scared, and the higher your meter of fear (or insanity?) gets the stranger things start to look, the screen swaying back and forth is a little disorienting though.
hey've thrown in a good few mindfucks during the game for good measure, one's that don't fuck with your character, ones that fuck with YOU - but I'm not saying any more there.
The overall gameplay is "interesting", you play as a different character in every "chapter" as the female lead goes through the "chronicles" detailed in this well, evil book thing...you also get to play as her. Every character lives in a different time, so you get different kinds of weapons and scenery.
Excellent looking game, great "feel" to it, and a prtty damn interesting storyline. The sense of impending doom given at the very beginning of the game DOES keep you wondering...

That's all I got...I think if you HAVE a gamecube, it's worth a look...