This was an ok game (or should i say, games), but I didn't find it nearly as addictive as the other final fantasies i've played.  FFV was an ok addition to the series but the dialogue is awkward (They didn't do a fantastic job translating on V or VI) and the gameplay is more like a standard RPG than the final fantasy style.  Buy it if you're really into the FF series, but if you're just starting out, get FFVII first.