Yeah the writing isn't all that strong, as well as the villain's are not all that great, but behind that is probably one of the most fun and influential JRPG's of all time with Royal adding a killer 3rd semester.
Really bland game, terrible combat that the only difference on harder difficulties is the bloating of health bars. Greece is a fine setting but this map much bigger than it has any right being. Story is also atrocious and is basically just a fan fiction.
Lives and dies with how much job customization you like in your JRPG's if you love doing that, you will love this game. Do not come expecting much more than that however.