try it. a lot of people see it as their favourite game. some people who havent tried it or havent really gotten into it sometime have mixed opinions.
this game has a great battle system and the series is known for its strong stories. this game has such a huge following in Japan, it seems to be a trend.
if i were you, i would play FF VII first, although it is incredibly rare now. and the graphics are terrible, but if you look past all that, you'll see a masterpiece of a story, and its easy to get into the battle system.