There's also FFVI. Entirely due to game mechanics. I hate games where stat growth is tied to equipment (in this case, magicite). I also hate games that have points of no return. You should always be able to go back and complete things that you missed. Along a similar vein, you should be able to get max stats at any point, not only by holding back on leveling until you get all the best leveling equipment.

Again, I really like the game, but those mechanics annoy the heck out of me to the point I basically can't play it.