The movies in Summoner are a mix between animations using the game engine and pre-rendered movies with a unique look. The latter is simply a narration that you listen to as a camera pans around various paintings. While the imagery is nice and there is an authentic canvas artwork feel to the graphics I can't help but miss the 3D rendered CGI movies we've all come to expect from modern day games. Summoner features some incredible music that is very authentic featuring a wide variety of instruments and themes. The music also changes to reflect the current situation adding great emotional impact to the gaming experience.
Sound effects are plentiful and of equal quality.
The crackling fire of the burning village almost makes you smell the smoke while the clash of swords and wild sound effects for the magical attacks all add to the intense combat experience. There are also plenty of subtle environmental effects that totally immerse you into the world around you. Aside from the narration during the opening movie and between the various areas you visit there is hardly any speech. Be prepared to read and read a lot. With an 800mb installation requirement you would think that the major characters would speak their lines.