If you havent played one yet it isnt like your life is gonna end. It's no big deal. You could start playing right now, because all the games follow different storylines. But you would probably be a little behind the curve because most of the best games are going on 10 years old.
A lot of people dont like them anyway. I do though.
I just never got to it...also cause they are already at 12 and i wont know whats going on. Should i buy it(or a different one) anyways? jensen_slipknot
You don't need to know whats going on because none of the Final Fantasy's story lines are connected.
Your not missing much. I didn't anyways. I rented some ff game for ps2 a few year ago, 1 or 2, it was supposed to be sweet as I was told. I didn't find it too sweet though. Kinda like pokemon but better graphics, attacks,people, lands, (you get the picture, its for ps2 not gameboy). I didn't think it was too exciting, not something i'd want to do all day long.
the only Final Fantasy game that you need to have played the former to get the full story is X-2. everyone says that VII is the best FF game out there, but its so hard to find. on amazon the least expensive they have it as is $55, and thats when its used.
Yes you should get into the final fantasy games! FFX is a good one to start with which is turn based. However FFXII the most recent has turned away from the turn based system and offers a new innovative battle system and good storyline like most FF's. Starting now wouldn't hurt you much, The only thing really you'd be missing is traditional monsters and weapons that reappear in future games. Personally i like fighting and hearing the music play while fighting Gilgamesh once again. Brings back good memories. Hope you at least give FF a try!
the only Final Fantasy game that you need to have played the former to get the full story is X-2. everyone says that VII is the best FF game out there, but its so hard to find. on amazon the least expensive they have it as is $55, and thats when its used.
like the other guy said, i'd start with X.
Ms_Lockheart
lol I bought it brand new 3 years ago for under 25$ lol...it is the best also get the FF chronicles wich includes 4 and chrono trigger another incredible RPG!!!!!!
the only Final Fantasy game that you need to have played the former to get the full story is X-2. everyone says that VII is the best FF game out there, but its so hard to find. on amazon the least expensive they have it as is $55, and thats when its used.
like the other guy said, i'd start with X.
wertyui5467
lol I bought it brand new 3 years ago for under 25$ lol...it is the best also get the FF chronicles wich includes 4 and chrono trigger another incredible RPG!!!!!!
I played my first final fantasy when i was fifteen. My sisters friend left FFVII in the house and i stumbled upon it...so i played it and was amazed of how awesome this game was (This was the first RPG i have ever played...and it was the one that got me hooked on them. So yeah, although i couldnt find FFVIII. I found IX and it was also amazing. The FF usually only have a couple things in common (Mostly not plot wise, mainly just how magic is usually the same and the lifestream and things to that nature. NOthing that have to deal with the main story. Unless its specially says so (FFX and FFX-2)...I would recommend final fantasy, dont get FFXII unless your good at figuring stuff out from what a narrator can tell you. I recommend VII, VIII, X, IX, and others like that. I havent been able to play III-VI and VIII mainly because finding them on anything other than the internet is pretty tough...
I have never finished a final fantasy game exept for the first one. I never could get into them for some reason, and I love RPGs. So play them if you like but they are not the end all be all RPG that most make them out to be.
I recommend starting with either FFVI, FFVII or FFX. I strongly unrecommend playing FFX-2 until you've at least played several games in the franchise. Although you can't really go wrong with any Final Fantasy game inbetween FFIV and FFX (including those two as well).
Each story is independant of the other ones. But, don't get it now. I personaly detest anyone who picks up anything after FFVII and says "I play Final Fantasy games." Only original Final Fantasy players like me deserve to enjoy the games. It's called elitist..
anyways, if you want to play just play. storys are independant, each game tries to do something different as far as combat. But if you choose FFXII as your first I doubt you ever play the others because the combat is so different.
FF7 man, all the way!!! it's the only RPG I've EVER finished at 100%, getting EVERYTHING maxed out, getting every little secrets, beating all the bonus bosses (here known as "Weapons")! FFX is notbad but I didn't like the fact that at the end, all your characters are pretty much the same because of the god awfull sphere grid.... but it's still pretty good a game! And of course the classic FF1 to 6 are all pretty much bad ass! Didn't like the 12, besides from having a girly hero..... very girly hero, I don't like having my partners controled by the cpu, I wish they would stick to the classic turn based combat! It's not a FF but Legend of Dragoon is one of the best classic RPGs as well, it you like to actually press buttons in a battle! :P
I just never got to it...also cause they are already at 12 and i wont know whats going on. Should i buy it(or a different one) anyways? jensen_slipknot
I've never played one because RPGs bore me. Welcome to the club.
I'm almost in the same boat as blackdemon_. FFVII is the only game I've come close to 100%. It's my favourite game of all time, which I still beatevery few years, but I still haven't gotten Aeris' ultimate weapon and one or two other things. It is very dated graphically, but then again I still play Super Mario 3. Originally I had a burned version, then I got a greatest hits before they became all too rare. Still got it ^_^. As I always do when writing about VII, I'd like to note that FF Tactics is also a great game. By the way I've played from the NES games since I was like 4 or something and have missed 1 or 2 titles from the NES andSNES days but otherwise beat them all.
i kind was disappointed about FF9, i didn't bought the stories.
I was just recently playing FFX, didn't quite dug into the story, but the combat is really greatbeen able to switch characthers in-fight added to the strategy on combat, and it feels faster paced.
But, off course you should try older versions also. Go for it!
you can also find FF7 and 8 for pc. At this site, downloads section there are both games demos, check out!!!
You definitely should play final fantasy 7 & 8.
i kind was disappointed about FF9, i didn't bought the stories.
I was just recently playing FFX, didn't quite dug into the story, but the combat is really greatbeen able to switch characthers in-fight added to the strategy on combat, and it feels faster paced.
But, off course you should try older versions also. Go for it!
I personaly detest anyone who picks up anything after FFVII and says "I play Final Fantasy games." Only original Final Fantasy players like me deserve to enjoy the games. It's called elitist..
RainandSunshine
What the hell are you talking about? I own all the FF's and would definately recommend anyone to play the games and enjoy them...
Start with FFVII, then FFVIII, then FFX. If you don't like pre-redered backgrounds which occour in VII and VIII i would start with FFX, so you start off with a good experience to the franchise as X has a great story, and IMO, is one of the easiest FF's as well as IX.
Don't bother with VII. It's just hype and hype. Nothing special about the game. It has god-awful dialogue and graphics. I like it because I played it back when it was new, but it hasn't aged well at all, so it's not recommendable for new players.
Don't bother with VIII either. Definitely not for the newbs. Its gameplay is broken and slow, and it doesn't even feel like an FF game. It will turn you off from the series more than anything else.
You should get it on with IX. Screw the haters, they judge the game by its style and like 50 Cent.
Depends on what kind of RPGs you like. The only Final Fantasies I have ever played were 10 (barely in to it with little intrest in continuing), tactics advance (still working on it), and crystal chronicals (rented it and not going to buy it). If you really want a new RPG to get into, I would look more to the "Tales" series as they have always been awsome for me. Then again I don't really like turn based RPGs much at all so it's up to you.
They are all different games with the same series title. The only sequal was Final Fantasy X-2. Just start with FFX and then do some research about the others and then move on from there.
If you like a great story and decent cinematics for a last gen console, start with FFX...you'll really grow attached to the characters as you progress through the story...
I just never got to it...also cause they are already at 12 and i wont know whats going on. Should i buy it(or a different one) anyways? jensen_slipknot
They're numbered like a consecutive series, but they all have different storylines altogether. Start wherever you want, but it's not necessary. Just get some opinions on the best and try it out :D
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