A lot of people like Snow. he's easily the most likable party member in XIII.

You have PMS Lady, Whiny Kid, Offensive Black Guy, Moe Girl, and Feng. (Feng doesn't dserve a mocking name because that would imply she left an impression on me)

And then you have a guy who is trying to give a bunch of people resigned to death some hope while also looking to save the love of his life. He makes some mistakes along the way but he owns up to them and grows.

I really don't see the problem here. I would have much preferred Snow be punching Lightning instead of the other way around.

And don't count out the power of a good theme song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaZQoZf4OY