I was one of the people who were die-hard Final Fantasy fanatics way before the mainstream hype. Furthermore, I was a fan of FF7 way before it got all hyped-up. While FF6 is still my favorite, the sheer magnitude of revolutionary changes that this game brought about, not only for the franchise, but for the industry altogether, make this game well-deserving of its current fan-base, and subsequent prequel and sequel. The story is immersive and fulfilling for those interested in getting into the intricacies of it. The gameplay is original. The RPG aspects are unique. The graphics are tolerable, unless you are a picky, new-age gamer. One must keep in mind that for it's time, the graphics and CGI cut-scenes were extraordinary. This game was the first to introduce the ultimate weapons and super-bosses to the franchise. Although, it is the first to keep them attainable and within reason. No obnoxious grinding or farming necessary to attain victory. Just the classic strategies and game play that make Final Fantasy great.