Final Fantasy X is an excellent game, but it's sort of a love-it-or-hate it game since it has a lot of cinematic cutscenes and a slightly different combat system from the other games.
I'd really recomend one that utilizes the job change system: FF3 (DS/Famicom), FF5 (PS1/GBA/Super Famicom), Tactics (PS1/PSP/iPhone). Each of these will give you a good variety of gameplay and are good introductions to the lore of the series.
I didn't like the entire Final Fantasy series, with the exception of XII, so in my opinion you should play that one. If you like the general idea though, listen to the others.
If you've finished VII then I would recommend VIII followed by IX. I loved all those games to death. I would stay as far away from X like it had uber-cooties.
Best one for me was IX. I'm pretty nostalgic about the original so I'd play that too. Aside from those, I'd probably agree with what Yarvem said above.
VIII and IX definitely. I don't get the hate for X, it's one of the bests plots for FF around.
Does anyone like FFX-2? I have only played FFX and am considering buying FFX-2
glassjawbox
Battlesystem-wise, it's worth it. Don't expect much from the script though, it's Charlie's Angels meets FFX, just corny with a side of cheese. They were cashing in the popularity of X.
I'd just play them in order and have my own opinion on each game, even though each game is not connected with another unless you're talking about X-2 but I just like having a marathon with the first FF game all the way to the current ones.
You can't really define Final Fantasy by one game in the series. Each game or set of games are different. I would say each three games are in a group, and used a similar battle system up until the tenth, where people began to hate Final Fantasy, though the game itself was good. The first three were classic turn based, and at this point are pretty much cookie cutter RPGs. The next three used the active time battle system, which is sort of turn based but monsters still attack you while you are choosing your attacks. The PS1 games had a similar battle system, but the series story and setting was much more in depth because of the movement to the PS1, while the next two followed suit. Then Final Fantasy X came along, which was beautiful, but had changed it's combat to a more turn-based system, with some tweaks. Final Fantasy XI was an MMORPG, and Final Fantasy XII was a tactical RPG. Final Fantasy XIII had interesting combat, but lacked some of the classic points of an RPG: Towns. This made the game really boring to play. Do not mention Final Fantasy XIV, it does not exist and no one should ever play it if it does.
[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="homegirl2180"] Entirely avoid II, V, and VIII. What's your beef with VIII? I hadn't played FFVIII since it came out until last year. I actually replayed and beat I think VII, VIII, and IX all last year, and while I remembered as a child really enjoying VIII, having a more educated view now I see how bad it is. The biggest problem is the "draw" feature. That was a terrible idea, and it was terribly executed. The junction system was a good idea, but not very well-executed as many of the junctions' categories caused little change, though some could be effective if you had 99 of the proper spell, but then you can't use that spell without lowering your weapon's effectiveness, which goes back to why the draw system was dumb. The idea that the enemies level up with you didn't make each random battle challenging, just tedious. I urge any RPG aficionado who likes FFVIII, but hasn't played it since turning 20 to replay it. The story's entertaining enough and enrapturing enough, but the gameplay, which tends to matter most, is very subpar. FFVII and FFIX has aged much better.
You don't really need 100 of every spell. That's like being level 100 in a certain stat. It overpowers you. Moreover, using a spell on occasion isn't going to set you back very far.
The ones I enjoyed were IV, V, VI, VII, IX (my personal favorite) and XII. However, with this series, I'd say play them all since there are a lot of differing opinions on which one is the best in the series.
If you're looking for one of the old ones, try IV and VI. Those ones are my favourite. If you want a more recent title, I'd recommend XII. This is my favourite 3D Final Fantasy game (unpopular opinion).
Does anyone like FFX-2? I have only played FFX and am considering buying FFX-2
glassjawbox
I think I'll have people agree with me that X-2 is, without a doubt, the most widely-hated FF game; that or XIII. If you ask me, it's not as good as FFX, and it plays nothing like it. It's still worth a buy. The gameplay is enjoyable. The biggest flaw I found is that it's probably the easiest in the entire series.
[QUOTE="homegirl2180"][QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="homegirl2180"] Entirely avoid II, V, and VIII. What's your beef with VIII? I hadn't played FFVIII since it came out until last year. I actually replayed and beat I think VII, VIII, and IX all last year, and while I remembered as a child really enjoying VIII, having a more educated view now I see how bad it is. The biggest problem is the "draw" feature. That was a terrible idea, and it was terribly executed. The junction system was a good idea, but not very well-executed as many of the junctions' categories caused little change, though some could be effective if you had 99 of the proper spell, but then you can't use that spell without lowering your weapon's effectiveness, which goes back to why the draw system was dumb. The idea that the enemies level up with you didn't make each random battle challenging, just tedious. I urge any RPG aficionado who likes FFVIII, but hasn't played it since turning 20 to replay it. The story's entertaining enough and enrapturing enough, but the gameplay, which tends to matter most, is very subpar. FFVII and FFIX has aged much better. I wouldn't say that it's not executed well, but it's certainly different. The main thing is that apart from weapons the characters are pretty much chosen by either plot-points or just who your favourite is (or creating my own little harem in my case) which I guess is nice. There's no "oh crap" moments when I realise my white mage is off elsewhere in the world or something. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. One thing I did find strange was the fact you always level after 1,000 exp, no matter what level you're at. I tell you a dark secret of mine - I enjoyed the card game the most in VIII. I was seriously addicted to that. Like, obsessively. :oops:
Best one for me was IX. I'm pretty nostalgic about the original so I'd play that too. Aside from those, I'd probably agree with what Yarvem said above.Allicrombie
I agree with this. I played7years ago when itcame out on the PS1.I downloaded 9 recently on my PS3 and it's pretty good even by todays standards. I think 9 has aged better then 7.
[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"]One thing I did find strange was the fact you always level after 1,000 exp, no matter what level you're atDudersaper
.hack//G.U. games are the same, I also found it a bit strange but I got used to it, it just gets harder to get to 1000 as you level up. I've read the .hack// manga but I've always fancied trying those games out... Also, holy crap quadruple post, sorry guys!
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