I'll give it a go.

FYI, though I assume there's a good chance you already know this, CT didn't start the visible enemy system. I know Lufia, Robotrek, and FF:MQ, as well as some RPGs on Sega had it before CT came out.

I don't think any game has used it as effectively as the two Lufia games, however.

What is it they say about silence being golden?