Favourite FF game in the series?

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Hey all, I'm sure this will have been done elsewhere on the forum, but wanted to ask anyway.  What is everyones favourite Final Fantasy game in the series so far?
It can be for any reason, whether it's the games story, gameplay had you hooked, awesome soundtrack, or even if you just liked the FMV's.

My personal favourite is FFX, because in my oppinion, it had a great lead character, who I hated at first, but as the game went on, I started to like him as he opened up more, and became more and more likeable.  As well as that, the story was incredible, surpassing imo the love between Squall and Rinoa.  And the soundtrack, with pieces like At Zanarkand, Someday the dream will end, and The ending theme, I think Uematsu outdone himself.

The sphere grid also.....

Anyway, other peoples favourites?

ps.  I don't expect this much explanation from other people as to why their chosen game is their fave, I just am use to defending FFX being my favourite, as many Squeenix rookies will just automatically say FFVII, cos it's "cool"

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LOL I am one of those many people who like ff7 the most, but ffx definately gave it a run for it's money. I feel that ff7 is so great because of the charecters and thier personalities (although i don't care for tifa really) there is also the plot twists and the mandatory playovers cuz u didn't get it the first time.

The soundtrack was decent but it lacked the ability to really put you into the action. (like i felt with the battle music "challange" from ffx)

and last but not least, theres all of the cool moves you can get like most of the summons and some magic spells like ultima and shadow flare, and i also liked 4X cut paired up with cloud since it looked awesome (btw his regular attack in kh was 4X cut)

oh and who could ever forget the infamous SUPERNOVA? the greatest summon/magic attack i have ever seen, they really outdid themselves with alot of the elements
 
Yeah, true.  I didn't mean people that actually have reasons are squeenix rookies, people that have reasons are fine by me :-P
What I meant was people who have only ever played FFVII, or not played any at all, and automatically say FFVII is the best.  Like the kind of people that will say for example Metal Gear Solid for the PSX is the best game ever, when it's quite clear that Twin Snakes on Gamecube is better.

However, you are right about the elements that make FFVII great, the summons were/are amazing, supernova sepecially.  And to be honest, if you use FF7 Music, and put in the AC soundtrack, that music can really get you into gear when you enter a battle and have Those Who Will Fight blasting through you're speakers.

I just feel that FFX had a better overall soundtrack, I bieeve Tidus was better developed than Cloud, the only thing that let me down in FFX was Rikku.  Everyone likes her for the same reason they like Yuffie.  She's young and hot.  Personally, she irritated me :-P  Maybe I don't feel the same about her because I have a girlfriend or something.  My team for FFX always, is Tidus, Yuna, and Auron/Khimari (I like Blue Mages).
 
i love ff8 for the card game which really pays off (unlike the one in ff9), leveling up system, and the fact that squall's limit has so many variations depending on the enemy. i wonder why didn't this last feature come back in later games.

ff12 is also great, because the gambit system automates most things for you, which is a really convenient solution.

the only thing that let me down in FFX was Rikku.  Everyone likes her for the same reason they like Yuffie.  She's young and hot.  Personally, she irritated me
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actually i like playing small, agile and quick characters, regardless of gender. that's what i like rikku for. plus, she's the first thief you get, and that's also the type of character i like (now that i think of it, yuffie was also a thief-type ;-) )

so i usually put aside barret, cait sith, kimahri and basch and rarely use them.
 
I must say, even although I loved the gambit system in FFXII I really didn't enjoy the game.  Even although most complain about turn based combat nowadays, it's good old classic rpg fare to me.  I love it.  The real time/turn based battling of 12 kinda irked me.

The story also sucked majorly imo as it was mainly about politics, with only dashes of classic FF storytelling.

Although I have to admit, I completed it doing all the side missions, hunts, esper unlocking and such, so it mustn't have offended me that badly.  I put in about 90 hours then traded it.
 
Final Fantasy X. No questions asked.

Challenges are especially fun... loved NSGNSNI and NSGRO. (No Sphere Grid, No Summon, No Items and No Sphere Grid, Rikku Only)
And I love the music. Especially Otherworld, and the boss theme.
 
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Serious Answer: FFIX. Believable characters, living world, bleeds emotion, more difficult than other 'recent' FFs.
Nonserious Answer: FFMQ. lol.
 
btw i also like ff12 because every time i play it i think about vagrant story.

i don't know why but something about level of detail and design of characters in ff12 really reminds me of that psx game.
 
True it is reminicent on Vagrant Story, but it's the whole story design, and levveling that's the issue for me.
If they had implemented the hunt sidequests into FFX, then awesome.
But the liscence grid really doesn't set well with me, having anyone as anything/everything.

It just takes away the pride and satisfaction imo of having ONE of each type of main job, tank, healer, black mage etc...
 
You can still develop your characters that way, though.

I didn't like FF12 because the battle system... I really prefer the older, random encounters system...
 
Random encounters - specifically, walking three steps, the screen transitions, battle for ten seconds then do the victory bit and a screen telling you what you've won, does my head in. Especially when you're fifty levels higher than what you're fighting and you just want to get from A to B. No, I'm glad it's evolving, battles in XII for the win and XIII's looks even more interesting.
 
Random encounters - specifically, walking three steps, the screen transitions, battle for ten seconds then do the victory bit and a screen telling you what you've won, does my head in. Especially when you're fifty levels higher than what you're fighting and you just want to get from A to B. No, I'm glad it's evolving, battles in XII for the win and XIII's looks even more interesting.
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I 2nd that. Look forward! Don't rust in the past! Well I don't mind random encounters much though, unless it becomes annoyingly repetitive.
The things I didn't like bout XII was the esper system, the random treasures and the quickenings. Also those others "cut-scene" moves some bosses had was silly (*cough*Cid*cough*). The random treasures was ok if you just stroll through the game, but if you want everything it can be a serious pain in the ass.

The rare monster and the hunts was fun, but too many. Seriously, 80 rare monsters!? A true pain to collect all.

The gambit system is awesome, but why did they leave some key gambits so far out in the game? That's just annoying.

All this crap being said I really enjoyed the game, and can't wait for XIII.


For fav FF? It depends on my mood I guess...
 
I personally like FFVII the best. I believe that the compilation hasn't hurt it in any way other than in the minds of people who don't understand the story or haven't played them. Just the fact that it was probably the most revolutionary game ever should be a factor, but it was also the most in depth game up to that point, and with the compilation, it still is.

FFVIII was mt second choice, because if it weren't for Ultimecia, it would have been a lot better. And even then if you believe the theory that Squall is Grevier and Rinoa is Ultimecia it still makes sense and rocks.

FFX is a close third, just because although the story and music are awesome, I feel that it used a lot of new ideas that I personally don't like as much.
 
favorite FF game?
crap..
you got me thinking there heh..
well my top 3 were 7, 8, and 12.
i think 10 would be on there as well, but i havnt quite played too far into it.
the things that sh*t me about 10 and 12  are the license/sphere grids.
In 7 all you had to do was walk into a store, buy what you need, then walk away.
10 wasnt that bad because all i remember is that when you unlock a new magic (cure, fire etc) you would have it straight away.
in 12 you'd have to first unlock your magick, THEN go to the store and buy it.
Best story line by far, 7
Best battle system, 12
Best "makes you wonder," 8
Best emotion and cliffhanging (a thing that i love and hate at the same time,) 7
So i think, my all time favourite is Final Fantasy 7. I dont even mind the lego block character, which, thank god can be improved with a few mods nowadays,
i also love that rock boss music, gets me fired up heaps.and who the heck could forget the chocobo breeding, racing, and gold saucer :D
with all that stuff being said, i think alot of people will agree with me that number 7 is the best.
Btw, closely followed by FF12.
 
Well the first Final fantasy game I ever played was Final Fantasy 8, so I would say that is my favorite since I have so many fond memories of it. I know a lot of people hated it cause of the junction system and the story, but I didn't mind it at all. The only gripe I had with it really was Ultimecia was a terrible final boss.

After that I'd say it's a close tie between 7 and 10. I didn't even really start playing 7 until I had already beat 9 and 10, so I got into it late in the game. That's probably why I don't automatically consider it the best FF game like a lot of other people do.
 
Exactly, what I'm realy looking for is someone who perhaps started playing on FFVII then, after playing more games in the series decided it wasn't the best, even alhough it was their first FF experience.

FFVII was the first FF I ever played, then VI then VIII then IX then III, X, then finally so far, XII and I still stand by that X is my favourite by far, and that XII is my least favourite.  However I do agree very much about Ultimecia being a rubbish last boss, I do quite like the overall story of FFVIII though. :-P
 
It is the same story for me. I first played FFVII, then bought the new ones as they came out until FFX, when I gave up on the franchise.
 
Right. While FFX had the most polished game systems I've seen in the series, the plot and characters were terrible (not to mention the voice acting). It was a big letdown after FFIX's excellent characterisation and epic plot.
 
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