keeps all that was good in its predecessor and far surpasses it. On a purely technical level the load times between scenes are faster camera angles are consistently more flexible in the 3-D environment and the battle reactions are cleaner and more responsive. But its the story thats really blossomed. The swashbuckling goddess-queen Maia is more likable than dour Joseph from the first seems to be to help Maia seek her destiny while being the most adored and accomplished--plus best outfitted--queen-goddess-swordsperson she can be. Occasional camera angle problems (but fewer than the first Summoner ) Easy to miss out on one-time chances at optional quests while following storyline Many long stretches that must be traversed again and again