This game has been a great role-playing game. It keeps you attracted to the story and characters and makes you want to keep on playing. With a lot of simple-comedy Tales of Vesperia also keeps you laughing at random parts through the game.
The combat system I've found is very well structured. There are a few mini-games further into the game. One of which is poker (addictive).
The costume change-feature based on titles and certain equipment is also a pretty nice element to the game!
I recommend you get the free downloadable content, but leave the ones you pay for until your second play-through.
Overall, Tales of Vesperia is definately a game worth trying while you wait for any other titles, or just in general!!
Great graphics, great story, great casting and best of all a great game!