I think FFX nailed those down for the most part.

 As stated in my earlier edit I can respective a difference in opinion, my comment is base on an altogether factual observation, the game literally is broken due to exploitable situation that cannot even be considered bugs.

There are leveling exploits in VI and VII too. That does not make them broken, that means there is an oversight in one particular scenario (the Midgar Zolom, the Raft Scene, the Tomb of Raithwall) that by no means detracts from the overall quality of the game.

Blah, it's all opinion. The FFXII lovers obviously find something in there they love, so let em have it. I'm more of an FFX guy, personally.

As for FFXII being "broken" due to a certain exploitable situation, I disagree - how many people have used this situation? I haven't bothered to look it up so I certainly don't know it. In fact, many of the complaints I read about the game is it's too hard.

edit: In FFX, once you reach Gadgetzan the game is a breeze if you use the Overdrive-AP trick, that doesn't mean the game is broken.

There is a level exploit in VII? Wow I've actually not heard of this, learn something new everyday :). The issue here is not if the game is not enjoyable or not, that is a matter of taste and even you can admit that many poeple are not happy with XII.

The level exploit in XII is widely publicised and very very easy to figure out or duplicate, for any serious gamer this doesn't pose an issue because you can simply ignore it.

But i think even you could admit that it distracts from a sense of achievement when 'easymode' is always present at the back of your mind. You can also never fully look on in awe at some of the high acheivement other poeple make because the everpresent doubt. I think its a detractor and also personally never liked XII but I can also respect your opinion, lets agree to disagree.

Atlus games sell less than Level 5s

If you are including WRPGs, then add Bioware as their games consistently sell millions

I hate it when people continue to throw ridiculous levels of hype on to a game. It makes it exceedingly difficult for the game to measure no matter how good it is. Level 5 is one of the premiere JRPG developers. WKC will almost assuredly be excellent. Let the game speak for itself.

As for Level 5 dethroning Square Enix. Square Enix dethroned themselves a long time ago. Ever since Final Fantasy VII launched their quality has been all over the place. They continually whore out the Final Fantasy name slapping it on any every game they can whether it fits or not. Square Enix is the EA of Japan and Final Fantasy is their John Madden Football.

I belive Level-5 Has a great chance in terms of "Quality" of being On par or even better then Square Enix, but as far as "Quantity" we wont be see'n that for quite awhile im afraid.

FFX? worst? *punches face*

As for L-5 dethroning SE, quality-wise, they can do it. Popularity wise, no.