Sadly. It was not hard, but it was boooooring. The story is not the least bit interesting (and quite sparse). I might play the 16-bit version of FF1-NES and FF2-NES (aka FF Origins), but I have my doubts. FF3-NES was such a lousy/disappointing experience.
In contrast, FF5-Super Nintendo and FF6-Super Nintendo were fantastic. I hear many say FF5 had a lousy story, but it worked for me.