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I really like the Squall is Dead theory.
Why ? If CD 2 onwards is Squall's ego fantasy then what's the point in playing and spending a hour drawing Meteor magic from a level 60 Red Dragon ?

It might as well just be a movie. Plus it makes Squall look like some huge egoistical ass-hole instead of a misunderstood soul.
I enjoy the theory for the same reasons I enjoy the theory that Pokémon is Ash Ketchum's comatose fantasy. It provides an interesting framework for which to wave away some of the flaws while simultaneously giving us a great insight into Squall's personality. It doesn't make him look like a huge egotistical asshole, or at least, no more than he already is. Instead, it shows how his mind reconciles all of his flaws and insecurities by pitting him against an impossible foe and having to rely on the people he loves closest but fears to lose.

The mechanics of the game are irrelevant. You're right though: it might as well be a movie. Every good video game story might as well be a movie. Or a book. Or whatever else. The mechanics are often completely removed from the tale itself and while you might be a gaming buff for the gaming, I'm a gaming buff for the story.