Tokita says what he views as the definitive version of FFIV

I asked Takashi Tokita, the head of division 9 as well as the lead designer on the original version of Final Fantasy IV and director of the full 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV which version of Final Fantasy IV he personally views as the definitive version. He has been involved in every version of FFIV. This was his answer.

"Mmm... I think first version is everything. And DS version has more details."

That's true, but most people would have missed it. And it being Tokita, it's kinda a big deal.

Not really, it's just someone's opinion...

It's Tokita's though, he made the game.

It's still subjective, and the opinion of the chief architect behind the game isn't going to make it an objective truth.

I stated my reasons for the PSP version in the other thread, but I also acknowledge that some people don't want to be bound to a small handheld screen (unless you can get it on a monitor or TV screen, as you probably can through various means). At the same time, I'm aware that many FFIV fans don't want to be reminded that the unneeded sequel exists, or that the 3D version is an eyesore, so I can understand their reasons for why they prefer the older versions.