Movies cannot emphasize how pretty this game really is. I picked up a cable connection a few months ago and downloaded some movies. I was a little more impressed but nothing prepared me for actually viewing, and controlling the orbital frames for the first time. These mechs are very detailed and brilliantly colored. The streaks of light from dashing back and forth in a fight add to the amazing light show presented.
Nothing really beats the explosions though.
Every weapon really makes use of whatever lighting effects technology Konami though up. You really have to play this game in order to see it for yourself. I feel I'm not fulfilling my duties as a human being in not being able to explain how pretty the game is. Don't make me cry. At least rent the game.