depends on what your favorite FF is and why you play the games. In terms of infrastructure and aesthetics, its clearly head and shoulders above the rest. The combat system is arguably the best and most innovative (think Knights of the Old Republic on steroids) and the voice acting, especially compared to X and X-2 is not only tolerable but actually quite good.

Here's why you may not want the game.

The music is bland and doesn't have the personality of earlier titles, despite the fact that the sound quality is as good as it gets. There really isn't any character development to speak of. Obviously you learn a little about each character during the game, but I don't think you can honestly say that anyone changes a huge amount or that you could really get attached to any of them.

The plot is good, and certainly a welcomed departure from other titles, but the fact of the matter is there really isn't that much there. There aren't nearly as many elements and interest groups in play as other FFs, and for the amount of fighting/traveling you do, there isn't much of a story being told.

All that said, the game does have a vaguely Old School quality to its tone, despite being beyond new school in terms of format, which was one of the things I particularly enjoyed. And if what you really want is more of an adventure game, this is for you.