Personally I think FFIX is one of the best FF, right after FFVII of course...it was so addictive that I remember playing all night long just to get all characters maxed up and get 100% completion...and of course I didn't give up until I did so :P How is it possible not to like Vivi's magics, Zidane's trance attacks or the fantastic Eidolons? Remember that cut-scene with Alexander and Bahamut? One of the best ever! Of course the storyline was also great and the side quests kept you always busy doing something, even trying to find that funny quiz guy :P so why not like it? Again, one of the best FF ever!!