Definitely wouldn't say "elitist" take, but I would certainly say a hot take because I'm not sure I know anyone else at all that thinks this. Personally, FF2 is probably my least favourite FF, having played them all. Is it a genuinely bad game? No. But by FF standards, it was weak and frustrating for me.

I will, however, give it credit for having what I believe were the best use of guest characters in the series.