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Makes more sence to break Best and Worst into 2 different polls. I had to combine a few options because 14 options was a little too many. Sorry 'bout that.


So, what FF was a big chore to play?

9 was all graphics, and no substance.

I remember getting stuck in line at various stores and getting drawn into conversations about the game when it first came out with complete strangers. time and time again after they would explain it was a good game I would ask why and they would say the graphics. And then I would ask what else, and they had nothing.

Now I got this game on my sickbed the day it came out and played it nonstop until I was better, but once the fever wore off, I realized the only reason I was playing was the finish it and not because I enjoyed it -- which is always the wrong reason to play any game.

In my opinion, thisgame's only be redeeming quality is a character named Vivi, who's depiction was so sympathetic, I still get warm fuzzy feelings towards him years later even though I absolutely loathe the game he originated from .

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totally agree, FF 9 was very by the numbers. I haven't played many FF so I wa thinking many that's why I didn't enjoy it (I hear it was for people that have played most past ones). I couldn't even finish it and gave it to a friend for free. Also, Vivi was the only good part, he's just so cute I couldn't help it.

I've heard that past one's theory too,and let me tell you something; as a person who has owned all the previous final fantasies save 4, this theory does not hold water.

It's almost like the new Fox special

"When fan service games go horribly wrong,toss the naysayers into a fan to be chopped up before anyone can notice" ;-)

I hate FF8 cause that is when Square started focusing on the unisex male characters and love instead of good gameplay. They tried to redeem themselves with FF9, but afterwards followed their hearts (pun), and started giving us the techno future love stories that we see today. [puke]

Not to mention it is hard enough to follow-up on a revolutionary game (FF7), but to go from greatness to WTF is sad. You know how many people bought FF8 cause of FF7 - thinking it was going to be another revolutionary game?

Now that I think about it - FF8 was a revolutionary game... a revolutionary disappointment.

8 owned 7, hard. Anyway, X-2 is by far the worst. The only terrible Final Fantasy. 9 was second worst, but it was still a decent game, like 8/10. X-2 is like a 5/10. I've been through 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ,9, and 10 and they were all good (including 7, I just like 8 more, 7 was all cliches, meteors, cussing, big tits, 8 was about story and substance, I've noticed anime fans and simpletons like 7 more.) BTW, it's totally unfair to put X and X-2 as the same thing. X was great, X-2 was terrible.

Originally Posted by ShadowXOR 8 owned 7, hard. Anyway, X-2 is by far the worst. The only terrible Final Fantasy. 9 was second worst, but it was still a decent game, like 8/10. X-2 is like a 5/10. I've been through 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ,9, and 10 and they were all good (including 7, I just like 8 more, 7 was all cliches, meteors, cussing, big tits, 8 was about story and substance, I've noticed anime fans and simpletons like 7 more.) BTW, it's totally unfair to put X and X-2 as the same thing. X was great, X-2 was terrible.

Stupidity like this is why I usually stay away from Final Fantasy discussions.

It's not on the list, but "Mystic Quest" was pretty bad. FF8 ruined it though.

Well this is my opinion. I have played and beaten 7, 8, 9, 10. I also own Tactics (PSX) and Chronicles. (Have played little of each.)

My least favorite was 10. The reasons are a couple. I am not a huge Sci/fi fan, so that rules out the whole us against Sin thing. (I love fantasy though.) I also never was that angry with the antagonist. (Be it Sin or the priest guy.) 7, 8, 9 all made me hate someone.
Also, the story did not make me happy or sad at the end. I was dissapointed that Tidus was not alive and he could not be made alive. - just a memory.

That being said - I really like Blitz ball. A wonderful scence of Tidus comforting Luna. Nice touch - even without the kiss. I enjoyed acquiring the top weapons.

My 2 cents. To each their own.

Final Fantasy 8's junction system and magic system...prevented me from even getting into the game.

Its actually funny how worked up some people get about which one is the best / worst. I have played all of them, and my least favroite was FF 8. But to be honest, I enjoyed playing them all.

Like greendj27 i enjoyed them all. I've played 4-10 and both the tactics. however my love for the series is fadeing. ive noticed that they keep makeing the main charecters younger and younger. there are a million other rpg's staring these teen and sometimes preteen hero's, final fantasy used to be the one series that stared adults. I dont know about you but im sick of watching the main charecters go through puberty. and the latest one ffx was the most irritating for me. tidus had a voice that had me scrabling for the mute button and yuna had the personality of a cheeze pizza.

The worst I played was the one on Final Fantasy Anthology (FF 5, I think - with the meteors that crashed into the earth and you could teleport from one to another). I kept playing it thinking that maybe it would get better, but alas, it ended like it started - weak.

When I was half-way through FF5, I then realized why this game was never released in the U.S. -- because it sucked. A poor comparison to the SNES FF 2 & 3.

wow. i wonder what makes people buy rpg's now that i see ff8 is ridiculed that much. ff8 story kicked 7's ass up and down the rpg block, and is second to ff6's story. the gameplay was about the same though i preferred 8's gf system to the materia. the materia was very cool though. 9 was a sad excuse for a game. 10 sucked balls. and i think ff x-2 is square's way of trying to make up for the people who aren't going to buy ff11.

Let's try not to call too many names =D

That being said: I played FF7 and it's great. Its the only one I have really spent much time with so I can't really decide. When my PS2 gets back I'll try X and see how it fares...

Originally Posted by ShadowXOR 7 was all cliches, meteors, cussing, big tits, 8 was about story and substance...

Yeah, I hate to too

One of the main reasons people think 7 is great is because of the Matria System. 110% customization. You can have Cloud counter with 8 Omnislashes if you play your cards right.

Originally Posted by Scrubking Stupidity like this is why I usually stay away from Final Fantasy discussions.

Wow, your so mature. Because people don't agree with you, their stupid? Get a life kid. If your love cliches, and games built to sell (you'll probably love X-2, they are barely wearing clothes) over solid storyline and originality...then that's your thing. Just because you don't agree wth me doesn't mean you need to be a pompous ass. Just let people state their opinion. It seems like you can't handle discussions.

Originally Posted by ShadowXOR Wow, your so mature. Because people don't agree with you, their stupid? Get a life kid. If your love cliches, and games built to sell (you'll probably love X-2, they are barely wearing clothes) over solid storyline and originality...then that's your thing. Just because you don't agree wth me doesn't mean you need to be a pompous ass. Just let people state their opinion. It seems like you can't handle discussions.

You realize he was saying that because you said that only anime fans and simpletons like FF VII. It seems to me that you started the immature name calling.

I am probably one of the only people on the planet that thinks that not only is FF7 bad, but FF8 as well. Sure, there are plenty of people who hate one or the other, but I despise both, and I'm not afraid to be in the minority. I didn't really have any arguments about the graphics, music, or storylines, but gameplay really killed both, especially the battle systems. Mind you, I enjoy true turn-based systems as well as real-time battles (as in Kingdom Hearts), but the two just don't mix. To me, battles just aren't fun when you have to wear out the buttons on your controller simply to avoid losing a turn. There should be at least some element of freedom, whether it be in who you attack or where you can move. I give Square credit for trying to develop an innovative battle style, but I don't think it turned out good.