It is definitely a very addictive game, the sequel even more so.

The gameplay is very fast paced with some amazing over the top fighting moves and amazing special effects. It is also very simple to pick up and grasp, and the difficultly level is well paced so you never feel like you can't complete an error unless you make some silly mistakes. I found that because the controls and gameplay as so easy to get into that these two games are extremely addictive.

The boss battles are great too, with some very well orchestrated set pieces and, much like a shoot-em-up or good platform game, you need to learn the movements and positioning of your character to effectively fight the enemies. Definitely one of the best action games on the PS2 to date.