I can understand why Rikku is so obsessed with FFX. It's an incredible game!
It's a shame that some folks are so Anti-FFXII though. This isn't a game that you can one day, just decide to rent for a weekend and pick up and play for a couple of hours. I must confess that when I first played the game I was a bit skeptical and had a hard time grasping the battle system. Before I knew it over 282 hours had been invested in my first play through! I was simply blown away and fell in love with the battle system and everything else that the game has to offer. The "main" quest is just the beginning. The real FFXII is experienced by doing all of the hunts and side quests. Collecting all the different loot, weapons, armors, and accessories, is a game in itself! There's just so much to do and experience. It's now my absolute favorite Final Fantasy game! (thus far)