It really was! Sure, there are some things that I don't like (original party members being set level/equipment, changed VA's) but I loved the game! Battles and the new characters were awesome!

Well, he is in a chapter in the novel that came with the CE of Chronicles, and he is featured in a few chapters of the Richter side manga, though I don't know how long that's been out. I only found out about these things...a short time before I apped Aster here, actually. :D;