I'll probably be insane to say it but: it's still a better performing game than FFI in some sort of ways? Yes, we get that FF start to become really awesome with III/IV (or any modern version of FFI).
It's the slowest version (after the PS1 version, that is) of the game and doesn't feel as rewarding as other from a game that is still overhated by default, sadly.

Remember: no FF II = no SaGa. And there are bangers from the game's cousin series.