Unlike most Japanese roleplaying games, Jeanne D'Arc does a good job of not trying to be cute. This is a serious story but it is light enough that you won't feel overburdened by it. And if the story isn't your thing you can simply skip it -- you probably won't take that option because the story is interesting -- but it is there if you care to use it.

Jeanne D'Arc manages to deliver on all fronts, from the presentation to the fast paced and streamlined open-ended battles and skill binding mechanics. Everything in this game is polished, pretty, highly functional and fun. At the end of the day it's hard for me to complain about anything in this game. It delivers the perfect balance of storytelling, presentation, and engaging gameplay. Jeanne D'Arc is the best roleplaying game on the PSP to date. Buy it.