If you don't have a Dual Shock controller, you're missing out on one of Legaia's best features. Outside of the battles, you'll find a unique story. Instead of overthrowing an evil empire or slaying an ancient demon, your goal is to rid the world of a mysterious mist. Seru, the symbiotic organisms that all humans wield, are turned against their owners by this Mist, and the survivors have retreated into walled cities to avoid the rampaging monsters. The only way to free humanity is to revive the Genesis Trees scattered around the world, which will push back the Mist and return the Seru to normal.
Character development is minimal, though the characters do have some interesting personalities.
Vahn is just another mute bum, but Noa is cute, and the ever-serious Gala proves a good counterpoint to her antics. A better set of speakers is needed to fully appreciate it. It's actually a little puzzling how they ended up this bad. Contrail made Wild Arms two years before this game, and it had better graphics. The only saving grace is the inclusion of frequently changing facial expressions on each of the characters.