I don't know where to start with this game. The gameplay is bad, yes, but the overall package is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It has those visuals, those story moments, and especially some of those songs that will just stick with you after playing. If you can't stand the gameplay I get it, but I'd say watching the scenes isn't the same experience. I highly recommend emulation for it's save-stating and fast-fowarding however.
I'll also say I sincerely hope this game doesn't get a remake if it comes at the cost of trimming the edges from certain subject matters in the story or watering down the unique music. If they don't do that then I also genuinely believe the game WONT be remade.
I just hope the game gets some form of recognition as these memories will stick with me- be it the frustration, boredom, captivation, or honest sadness/emptiness when the journey was over.