I finished it last week and there were definitely highs during the gameplay. Turns out I was more attached to the characters than I realized as some of the moments in the finishes hit me in the feels. I chose my preferred ending first and there were some sad moments.Good luck! I can probably get it from Gamefly, check it out, if I like it then buy it at a discounted price. There was one time when Best Buy advertised it for $5.00. Of course it was sold out shortly after.
My most recent game is now Legend of Dragoon, I am finally getting around to playing it. It is quite good so far.