Originally Posted by mrs. shipwreck Final Fantasy III (SNES) *This is the one that everyone said was good. I'd rather play it on the GBA as FF VI but we don't have that version. Is there a reason NOT to play the SNES version? I'm leaning toward Final Fantasy IX (PS1) because that's the animation style that I like the most. I'm also going to try FF III on the SNES unless there's a reason not to. That should keep me busy this weekend. Any thoughts?

I've played and finished every FF excepting FFXII and FFVII:CC (haven't bothered to finish 12 yet and CC just got and still working on, but not enough time).

The "only" reason I can think of to play FFVI on the GBA over the SNES FFIII is that you can play it in the same room while Ship is playing something on your big TV. If you wanted to give it a try (and could wait past the weekend), I will more than happily send you my copy on loan for as long as you want to play it. I'm in the middle of a replay through it, but I've got tons of other things to keep me occupied. Send me a PM or email me (I think you have it from before when I did the PW prize) if you're interested.

As for FFIX, it was a good game, but for some reason hasn't left as much of a mark on me as FFX did, for games of "that generation" (yes I realize FFIX was PS1 and FFX was PS2 but you know what I mean...). But if you like the animation, that's something to draw you in further, so it's worth a go.

/tk

I can't tell exactly, but I think Heavenly Guardian for the PS2 was finally released sometime in the last week & a half. It was supposed to come out over a month ago, the week of the robot voices episode. A few online stores have stocked it, and Amazon has at last shipped my pre-order - they're out of stock now, however. It looks like it's getting pretty terrible distribution.

Originally Posted by mrs. shipwreck Final Fantasy III (SNES) *This is the one that everyone said was good. I'd rather play it on the GBA as FF VI but we don't have that version. Is there a reason NOT to play the SNES version?

The GBA version has a better translation.

Originally Posted by mrs. shipwreck I'm leaning toward Final Fantasy IX (PS1) because that's the animation style that I like the most. I'm also going to try FF III on the SNES unless there's a reason not to. That should keep me busy this weekend. Any thoughts?

Go for FF 9 because I think it's one of the ones you'll like the most.

Great show. Ms. Shipwreck proved her nerd credentials with her message board style incrimination of Shipwreck and the Spider-Man reference. Whoever suggested FFVI Advance and FFIX were pretty spot on. Even though I'm indifferent about them, they have really good translations and tell a story that actually tries to make sense.

My personal favorite, FFVII has aged pretty badly, I'm afraid.

Originally Posted by DQT My personal favorite, FFVII has aged pretty badly, I'm afraid.

totally agree. i guess that's why everyone is clamoring for a FFVII remake altho i doubt that'll happen anytime soon with the FFXIII empire that's coming soon.

Can't wait for the next one to be up.

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Originally Posted by Trenchalicious Can't wait for the next one to be up.

Should be up shortly. It's converting to MP3 format as I type this.