I firmly believe FFXII is a game most people will have to pick up a second time before they appreciate it. I was very disappointed by it in 2006, but now it's one of my favorite games of the last decade. I used to hate the mindless hordes of monsters stopping you from any plot progression at all. Now, I love fighting hordes of monsters, exploring every nook and cranny of every area, mapping out each region and coming up with different equipment and gambit combinations. The story also hits you th at much harder when you get a gist of what the plot is before jumping in.

I just wish the camera controls weren't outdated.

Go for it - you can find the game for less than $5 if you really want to.