There is significant dislike for FFIII DS? News to me.

I think FFXI is the clear answer here. At least for the most part people have actually played the other games before they cast their judgment on them. 90% of the complaints I've heard about FFXI in some way related to its monthly fee. I mean, fair enough if MMOs aren't your thing but understand that the fact that it operates in this way doesn't speak anything of the quality of the game itself.