The battle system is weird, the plot is absurd (even more stupid than in FF 7!) but I love the game. Maybe it's the characters (Rinoa), or the fact that it was one of the first JRPG's I played.
But I love it and you should force yourself through it.
"I've Underestimated the Horse Power from Mario Kart 8, I'll Never Doubt the WiiU's Engine Again"