So Happy I found this thread !!
I think I was 10-11 when I played this game and I distinctly remember it being for the playstation 1.
The game play was you could either choose from playing a male or female character. The story is also different from the gender you choose.
Both of them also had a back story. The female was aiming towards retaking her spot at the throne that either her stepsister, or her cousin took over. (and I think she used Magic to turn the female character to a pumpkin so that she wasn't able to fight her off or something). So the female is looking for "something" (i don't remember if it was a jewel or a person) to GRANT HER WISH of obtaining her right to the throne.
If you chose the male character, his goal was also to find the Jewel and resurrect his dead lover which had been killed by a snow monster. Therefore he also wants his wish to be granted.
Throughout the story, you either encounter the guy/girl and have to fight him from time to time. (Kinda like pokemon)
Other things I remember is the main girl used mostly magic (she did have a circle like weapon with her however) while the boy was more of a combat fighter. (with the basic swords and shield)
It's been killing me to know what the game's name it!! T__T If anyone knows or has an idea of what it was, please help >__< Thank you very much!