It's been nine years since I first played and beat this game and now that I've read this thread, I suddenly have the urge to play it again.

The things I liked about the game is the deviation from the previous games. It was the first in the series to have voice-acting, have no world map and use a completely different battle system where tactics and careful planning are required, not reflexes and quick-thinking. The Summon system too was top notch.

I also admired that it based its themes and designs from Asian features, unlike the previous ones with elements of sci-fi and Medieval Europe.

Overall, this game will be one of those that will remain in my heart and I daresay I'll never grow tired of it.