Yeah, there's a valid schoolof thought that Cross can't be truly enjoyed unless you already know what's going on. I mean, while Cross's plot is good, if a bit complex, the delivery is the game's biggest flaw. Most people get to the end and don't really know what's going on, me included. Seriously, knowinthat Lynx's lines about there being a great emnity and history and whatnot was just gibberish would've been a comfortmy first time through...
So in summary: enjoy Cross for the beautiful art, loquacious writing, endearing character design, brilliant battle system, etc., and enjoy actually knowing what's going on!