by The $ Avenger » Mon Aug 27, '07, 2:03 am
This one is probably the most difficult decision for me thus far.
Raja's the only playable Dezorian in the series, but I like Amy's character better, even if she doesn't talk except at her introduction and at the end. I'll pick a doctor over a priest everyday. In addition, when I was younger I found Raja's humor as a great addition to the party, but I find it irritating now.
Also, Amy is far more necessary to have in the party than Raja for her healing abilities with the early Gires and being the only character in PSII with Nares. For the most part, Raja gives you more of what Rika has; the game is so easy that you don't need Ataraxia much of the time. When I first played PSII, having Amy in the party was a matter of survival and the only way I beat the game!
But as I developed some strategy and attempted some challenges in PSII I realized that you can beat the game with any group without Amy. She loses almost all her usefulness when you get Shir; after that she's entirely replaceable by Star Mist and, a bit later, the Scarves. Sure, she can give the party more healing beyond inventory slots, but that's overkill. Raja has the irreplaceable Skill, Ataraxia that saves a few trips to an inn, and is useful in boss battles, along with St. Fire. Raja wins out in that aspect.
In the end, despite Amy becoming almost totally obsolete, I cast my vote for her. Science vs. mysticism is too huge an issue for me to overlook, despite Raja's superior abilities.
"Impossible is just a word people use to make themselves feel better when they quit." Vyse, Skies of Arcadia Legends.