I've only played 3 as well: Abyss, Symphonia, and Vesperia. Vesperia is a really great game - tied as my favorite with Symphonia 1. I don't have a PS3 so Graces is out of the question... But I do have a question for you. Is Dawn of the New World worth buying? I loved Symphonia, and I'd like to continue Lloyd's story, but I know you play as Emil. And I know Emil is sometimes considered annoying by fans. And I know, rather than party members, you recruit monsters... So I'm not sure if I should get it or just skip it. Any advice?