If you haven't heard of the series, it's a tactical RPG for the Nintendo DS, and there's currently three games out (unfortunately the third, Luminous Arc 3: Eyes, hasn't been released outside of Japan).

I usually have great difficulty getting into tactical RPGs. I usually play the first battle, and it's over. Before this, I think the furthest I'd ever got in one was in Fire Emblem, and don't think I'd gotten very far in that! But anyway, I'm finding this a very easy series to get into, and I'd say a good starting point for beginners to tactics games. I especially love the story so far, and the relationships and humour between the characters.

Playing as Alph, you can't really develop them in terms of how you play the game, but using Intermissions, you can earn items from the other characters and develop a stronger bond with that character. I think it changes something at the end of the game, of there's a special scene with that person - not sure yet (not letting myself read the wiki as I spoil everything for myself ><).

I'm still halfway through the first game, and about three chapters into the second game, and I'm finding it hard to put down. Was curious if anyone else had played any of the games? Like/dislike?