Yep its true and of course my favorite is FF8.
The biggest reason is because the main character, Squall, just a guy anyone can identify with. He's a guy who doesn't ask for much and tries to stay out of the limelight but just can't.
Thats most likely why I like a Club based just for him at ~TheSquallFanaticClub
http://thesquallfanaticclub.deviantart.com/
Plus its more of a modern type setting, which I think people can get into more. Some people didn't like the junction system, but I loved the whole thing. I gave you a whole lot more freedom to control the stats of your characters.