I had three issues with FFX:
1. Sphere Grid - It had the potential, but for 90% of the time, you're just following a linear path. It doesn't really let you branch out and level up how you want to until near the end of the game. It's no different than an ordinary leveling up system.
2. BlitzBall - It wasn't executed well and encountering someone on the field just ruins the pace. "Someone from the other team is in front of me. Everything stops, and I must select what to do next." Boring!
3. High encounter rate - It's even worse than an SMT game. It took me more than an hour to climb Mount Gagazet because of the encounter rate. You take three steps, and you're already in a battle.









