Character animation is fluid, although the characters themselves don't look as nice as Soul Calibur's or Shenmue's character models. The environments have a texture quality that rivals Sonic Adventure's, and the indoor and outdoor designs are nothing short of breathtaking. Sure, RAH No.1 features a large number of suburban homes, but they never suffer from repetitious, recycled designs - each house is unique, as are the various neighborhoods you unlock. Sonically, the game features a light and loungy soundtrack that is marred only by its repetitiveness. Otherwise, the game's sounds are perfectly adequate.
Control is handled exclusively by the digital pad.
Strangely, the analog pad isn't used in the slightest, although that's not necessarily a bad thing. Hours can be spent in the initial house wondering what to do and how to get out if you don't know what's being said. Keeping that in mind, it would be great to see Sega of America pick up this surprisingly excellent game. About CNET Networks GameSpot is a CNET Networks Media Property. Inc. All rights reserved.