I only played FF9 once. Its hard to recall everything. I was one of the people it didn't mesh well with. Its like Chrono Trigger. Whatever magic spell these games had lying in wait, was never cast upon me. I don't hate the game or anything at all. Just wasn't for me I guess. I really wanted to love the game. And I really appreciate that Square did that for us. And just like with Chrono Trigger, I truly wish I could see what others see so I could enjoy it as much