Yeah I loved that scene not to mention that now that I've played FFX I actually know the summon that was shown in the parade. And I loved Carbuncles little southern accent when talking to Vanille!
Even if unlike me you didn't enjoy the game its good that you atleast got the design and graphics from it, personally though I loved it in all ways.
I actually did enjoy playing XIII. I think I even played two times through the game. Objectively it was a good game with a very high production value (something I always enjoy even if the gameplay doesn't quite match it, like with The Order 1886.