While its not the best MMO around, it was very fun and is a core part of my childhood. The main song "One" is absolutely beautiful aswell, such a shame its such a niche game.
Theres a serious argument to be made that this is the best game in the franchise, even more-so than FF7 - and honestly it comes down to personal preference, thats how good this game is.
Following FF7's expectations was never going to be easy, but FF8 offers enough to not only satisfy but also launch the era that is considered the golden age of the franchise.