I may have been harsh to a point, to which I apologise, blame work. My point was that so many people ignore this games pro's simply because too many other people acknowledge them. Whether or not it is a fanboy magnet that should not be allowed to cloud your judgement on the game, you become a sheep to your hate & lose your own power of judgement.
This game is in my top 3 FF's VI was my first & I hold it dear in my heart but FVII when I bought it in 1997 simply blew me away, it may also hold sentemental value as it reminds me of a time when everything around me was golden, and for that, it remains golden.