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I can't bring myself to call any one but VI my own favorite. Call it overrated by the virtue that it's so widely loved, but I've replayed it more than any other FF, and still want to invest more playthroughs.
IV and IX are the other two in my top 3. As Azuardo pointed to, they both capture the soul of Final Fantasy, for me.
IV and IX are the other two in my top 3. As Azuardo pointed to, they both capture the soul of Final Fantasy, for me.
Final Fantasy VI. Played it when it came out on the SNES. Great cast of characters you actually care for, great plot twists that keep you interested, memorable music that works well, great story that's easy to understand and get into, does a good job with the themes of friendship and love, an exciting villain who ctually succeeds and achieves his goals, great world design... Best Final Fantasy game! 
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For me it'll always and forever be about FF9, I feel. To me, it represents the very best of what FF is and can be on all levels - with, perhaps, one notable flaw. It has a wonderful, heartfelt story with well-sketcehd characters with real personality. It's equally light hearted and dark and ominous, and tackles some important real life issues - things like terminal illness, post-traumatic stress, death, familial problems, and so on - but holds on to a youthful soul. The battle system is smart and fun - it's just a little slow, its one deadly flaw. But nothing's perfect... but FF9 is, IMO, about as close as you can get.
Well, X was my first one and I played it with my cousin, so I have a lot of fond memories of it.
In the end though I have to go with IX. Such a great game in so many ways (as others have already pointed out). I always liked how IX was never afraid to be quirky as hell. I appreciated that.
It also contains what is probably my single favorite quote in the entire FF series.
In the end though I have to go with IX. Such a great game in so many ways (as others have already pointed out). I always liked how IX was never afraid to be quirky as hell. I appreciated that.
It also contains what is probably my single favorite quote in the entire FF series.
I'm a big 7 fan. But I love 10, 9, 13, and 6 too. The depth length and memorable times in those games were too good. Crisis Core was outstanding too but not number title. Hope 15 tops all my favs though.
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Personally I find it really hard to answer that question
For me every title has something new to offer in terms of gameplay and rpg mechanics
For me every title has something new to offer in terms of gameplay and rpg mechanics
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Yes and no. There are many reasons why a game is someone's favourite. I'll use myself as an example. My favourite FF is FFVI, and I gave that my vote in the poll, but that doesn't mean I think it's the best FF. I actually think the best FF is FFIX, FFX and FFXIV: ARR. But I will answer the same way every time if someone ask me which one is my favourite: FFVI. It was my first JRPG, it was part of my childhood and have a special memory for me. It's a biased answer.
I think the only "downhill" the Final Fantasy series really did have, from my honest opinion, is FFXIII. It was deeply flawed and the expectation it built before the release of the game was never met. Unfortunately, FFXIII was the only main entry number FF since 2006 (FFXIV is a MMO, as much as I like it to be, it will never be compared the same as a single player FF), that's 8 years! So it's easy to think that the series really gone downhill because "in 8 years, no good Final Fantasy has came out", but in reality, one main entry FF flopped: FFXIII. I never consider XIII-2 and Lightning Return as the main entry, they were games SQE needed to repair some of the damages XIII (and XIV pre-relaunch) made.
I think the only "downhill" the Final Fantasy series really did have, from my honest opinion, is FFXIII. It was deeply flawed and the expectation it built before the release of the game was never met. Unfortunately, FFXIII was the only main entry number FF since 2006 (FFXIV is a MMO, as much as I like it to be, it will never be compared the same as a single player FF), that's 8 years! So it's easy to think that the series really gone downhill because "in 8 years, no good Final Fantasy has came out", but in reality, one main entry FF flopped: FFXIII. I never consider XIII-2 and Lightning Return as the main entry, they were games SQE needed to repair some of the damages XIII (and XIV pre-relaunch) made.
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