I think it is hated because the old skool style was considered dated after the hi-tech FF8 and 7. I however loved a trip down memory lane also the Tetra master was really crap compared to the simple yet addictive triple triad it was too confusing and the rules and card stats made no sense what soever plus if you ever got to the end of it there was a glitch.

Other than that the storywas too confusing for many but I liked the game