Oh boy. Yes, the story is amazing. Yeah, the characters are unforgettable. The soundtrack is pretty spiffy too...

... but it doesn't excuse the piss poor visuals and sound. Nor the lack of variety in its characters, who all amount to their limit breaks and materia. It also drops off in quality significantly after the first disc.

It's still worth playing but the pedestal people hold this on is ridiculous. Do yourself a favour: enjoy it for what it is and avoid the fandom.