Comparison:

FFVIII
Has several of the series' best tunes.
Pretty original battle mechanics; the learning curve is a bit steep, but once you've mastered them you're unstoppable.
Has FRICKIN' SWEET GUNBLADES AND FLYING SCHOOLS!
The storyline is a bit dysfunctional, unfortunately, but...

DQVIII
Fails the Internet in every possible aspect except Jessica's hooters and the FFXII demo.