It's all about taste.
Everyone is different.

As for your 'broken junction system', I wouldn't say broken, but it does lack of options.
-Forced to junction GF to use Magic/Draw/Item, who came up with that?
-GF not providing Enougth Summon Power later in the game.
-Magic not using MP
-Force to Junction Magic to get much stronger.
-Enemies Level Up as you do EVERYWHERE "with Limitations to Bosses?"

Yeah, I know, believe me, And I've came up with a file how to make FFVIII Better.

Starting by Boosting their growth Stats, lowering a bit the junction magic effect.
This game's so easy to Masterise the stats.

But even different, I still like this game.