The combat system is the result of another successful formula. Taking what got you to success and tweaking it closer and closer to perfection. The games combat has been fine tuned from FFX to become a bit more manipulative and the like, but unfortunately and fortunately, however you look at it, they've implemented a "dress up" system to be used through out combat. Yes, giving it that Charlie's Angels feel. Once you surpass that feeling of guilt that you are indeed playing some form of "Dress up" on your PS2 console, it's actually another odd change of pace that's surprisingly enjoyable and works in the premise.