This game came out over 4 years ago, why are you ranting about it now? Though, I guess I can understand a little. I've gone on about how and why I dislike FF12.
But the big thing to understand about 13 is that, because of the way the combat works, your enjoyment of the game is highly dependent on your personality. There are those who like to tinker, experiment, try new things, never satisfied by just doing what works. These people enjoy FF13. Then there are those who like to find what works, and stick with it. There's no need for them to alter what they do when it works just fine. These people don't enjoy FF13.
I am one of the former, never doing things the same way twice. It drives some people crazy but that's just who I am. I quite enjoyed FF13, despite it's long list of flaws. The gameplay was enjoyable to me - constantly experimenting with paradigms and trying new things - and so I liked it. The graphics and music were a plus, too.
I couldn't play the game twice, however: it takes WAY too long to really get things going.







