I liked it because it was good at being linear. I think it had some brilliant backstory as well; the history of Spira is quite interesting, if you dig around enough to learn about it. It made plenty of interesting statements; and I liked it because the character motivation, specifically the villainous motivations and backstory of New Yevon, was plausible.
Really though that is what sells me on a game: the pacing, the character motivation, the backstory etc. Also how good it is at being unique in its realm of fantasy. A battle between light and darkness is not unique (looking at you, Nomura). FF7 had themes of Environmentalism and eco-terrorism. FFX had themes of corruption in organized religion, and theocracy.
Really I could talk all day about FFX but I have to go to the gym now. Is it the best RPG of all time? No. Is it my favorite? Pretty close.
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