Is it my imagination or is Final Fantasy II easier than Final Fantasy I? I'm really not sure that I like switching characters at the game's descretion instead of when it really might be needed for the good of the party. Perhaps that's why Dungeon Siege is one of my favorite games. You have the control about when and who you add to your party and when.
Anyway... the things that keep me going in playing a 'turn-based' game is getting the loot... and kicking some butt.
When I have had a stressful day of work... I love to go out to my car and kill some monsters in one of my games. PSP is a life saver... *grins*
Shadowchilde