I loved FFX-2. I agree with Mirage that I don't think it's the best, but it's certainly a much better game than people give it credit for. Although, it does seem these day it's no longer cool to hate (that's FFXIII and its sequels) and people are appreciating it much more.

I find your assessment of FFX odd (just like, strange points) but hey, to each their own.

Although, just to point out: 'machina' is Latin for machine.