So I've been scoping out this game and considering picking it up mainly because I just recently got into Final Fantasy games and I'm severly hooked on them. I've played the FFIV DS remake and I couldn't help but notice the similarities between this game and FFIV (graphically). Is it anything like IV on DS?

Also, is there a storyline with set characters or is it more of a "create your own characters" kind of game? I prefer RPGs with mapped out characters (like IV, VII, VIII, IX, X, etc.) but a friend of mine told me about how older Final Fantasies had characters that were more dynamic and not restricted to one particular job in the story (most notably Final Fantasy 1).

For instance, Kain Highwind in FFIV has a specific purpose in the game with a distinct personality and a very recognizable look and feel. I prefer that over something where you choose a name and kind of make up a personality for a character. I realize this game has the job system, so that's why I ask. Are you recommended to create your own characters or do they already have personalities and set destinies with jobs that you can choose for them?

Thank you in advance!