I having been playing Role Playing games steadily since nintendo, and Sega Master System.  And this is the Best Role Playing game I have played with Phantasy Star of Master system a close 2nd.  I am only on disc one still, but I can't stop playing this game I have to finish it, I just bought FFIX, after reading a review on FFVIII I decided to pass but may go back if someone can change my mind.