Astaroth wrotejust finished Grandia 1... too damn childish for my taste, and the main character is just plain annoying. I don't think that it's a game worth recommending for "older" ppl in their 20's.
:omfg: Grandia 1 > Any FF ever made, IGN even placed it above Final Fantasy 7 as the best games for ps1.
I get what you mean though, I think its a game for fans of anime and just over the top adventure stories, which is me. Keep in mind though, that Grandia 2 and 3 are far more grown up games, especially part 2 which features a sarcastic dick for the main character and is quite fresh.
But yeah, Im biased, I beat Grandia 1, 8 years ago when it came out and it was only the 2nd RPG I ever finished after Final Fantasy 7 and since then, its been my favorite game of all time, I love everything about it and Noriyuki Iwadare did an amazing soundtrack.. I can see why you find Justin annoying, he is alot like Naruto, from the anime in many ways, so anyone who doesnt like that show may not like him. I love Naruto btw in japanese only.. Like I said, Grandia 1 is mostly for anime fans and cheesy adventure purists.