No, no, no don't put it away !!!!

As painful Final Fantasy II can be its actually quite fun, its the first Final Fantasy with an actual story, plus without Final Fantasy II there wouldn't be: Cid, Ultima or Chocobo.
Give it a second try--you won't regret it, after you complete it you'll a great amount of accomplishment. After all this is NOT an easy game.
When you feel as low as the bottom of a well, perk yourself up and change your attitude