I agree that it is a game that people seem to either love or hate... I have met a few people (and read about people) that have really disliked every aspect of it; on the otherhand, I love the game... I'd say it's my fav. game in the series.

I mean, after playing FFVII the graphics were above and beyond! When my cousin and I first watched the opening movie for the game when it first came out our jaws dropped cuz it was such a difference from VII. The music is amazing and I really enjoyed the way the plot progressed. And if you are a sucker for romances, then you'll love this game.. Squall and Rinoa are so cute!