Don't remember a whole lot, but it was a role playing game. You had to build up your powers & such, and when you went into a fight scene you could choose to attack or flee. And I believe you chose your different powers or whatnot to attack each opponent. I really don't remember a whole lot more right now, I'll keep thinking about it to see if I can give any more details, I know this isn't a lot to go off of! Thanks!

Amber

Sounds a bit like Legend of the Ghost Lion.  Been a while since I played it though, so I could be mistaken.

Sounds like FARIA.  WHat did the character look like?   

Sounds like every stinking RPG ever made!

it could be any of the above