I hated the game at first too. But I actually gave it a replay a while back and ended up loving it. Ironically, my love of FFX was holding me back from enjoying XII. Once I replayed it with a more open mind, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There are certain things I dislike about it, sure. But that’s true for any Final Fantasy game.

I think replaying it when I was older also helped. I didn’t have the patience for the politicking when I played it the first time. And the game’s story is _very _ political.