It set the golden standard of JRPGs. In my opinion, it still holds up to this day. The music, the battle system, the plot... It all works so, so well, even decades after its release. A true testament to the power of good design, and of good game making in general. I don't think I'll ever forget one of the puzzles in the water temple that was so brilliantly simple and yet it had me stumped for like 15 or so minutes. It's just an effortlessly fun game. At least, until you get to Chaos.