Well, I've only just started playing X, but I can say one thing that bothers me off the bat; Tidus is basically a jock. He's not an underdog, he's not in the middle of some sort of spiritual struggal, he's a celebrity. You start the game by signing autographs. THAT bugs me. It's hard for me to identify with a character who reminds me of the most annoying social caste in the world. But as soon as Sin shows up that sorta changes things.