I still have yet to finish that game. Played it when it released, and I hated it.
Played it again, and I've learned to appreciate it.
I remember there being such hate for the game for some reason.
I know people didn't enjoy the character group, but it invited alot of cool concepts and semi turn-based strategy.
I always loved it.
Digressing here, but I don't care!
The first time I played it, it just didn't feel like a Final Fantasy game to me. FFX was the last FF game I played before XII (never played XI), and the former became my favorite game ever, so XII had a lot of high expectations for me. It was getting rave reviews, so I was hyped.
I didn't think the new battle system would bother me, but it did. I couldn't take my turns like I was accustomed, and the summons were a HUGE disappointment, and still are to me.
The leveling system is pretty cool, but the story wasn't the best. Halfway through the game I still didn't know the plotline. That said, the second time I did get it and liked it more. I'm still waiting to see if we're getting the International Version in the west.