couple questions about FF series

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

medhopeful

Final fantasy 9 is the best game ever

its called final fantasy because after your adventures (which is a fantasy) that world is peacefull forever thus that was the Final fantasy of that Universe that the game took place in. or thats what i think it means

[QUOTE="medhopeful"]

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

footfoe2

Final fantasy 9 is the best game ever

its called final fantasy because after your adventures (which is a fantasy) that world is peacefull forever thus that was the Final fantasy of that Universe that the game took place in. or thats what i think it means

I agree about the meaning of the name; I was actually thinking something pretty similar to that.

[QUOTE="medhopeful"]

its called final fantasy because after your adventures (which is a fantasy) that world is peacefull forever thus that was the Final fantasy of that Universe that the game took place in. or thats what i think it means

footfoe2

well you are right in my opinion that ff7 is the greatest. But I also think ff9 is great too. ff8 just didnt do it for me sadly....10 was also good. But the next one you should play is 9 if you can stand the old graphics, if not then go with ff10.Strife037

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

medhopeful

[QUOTE="medhopeful"]

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

footfoe2

Final fantasy 9 is the best game ever

its called final fantasy because after your adventures (which is a fantasy) that world is peacefull forever thus that was the Final fantasy of that Universe that the game took place in. or thats what i think it means

I agree with everything you just said. I play final fantasy 6 a lot since it came on the gba. The reason why it is called final fantasy is because back in 1986 square soft thought they where going to have to close their doors and that was going to be that. Final fantasy was their last shot at doing something better if it worked great if not goodbye square soft. It was a awesome game and it will continue on for a long time.

I own all of the Final Fantasy Numbered games. I love them. However, if you liked VII, then I wouldrecommendX seeing as itssimilar. So, I guess try X. FFX has a deep story line.

I didn't like FF Chronicles. So, you may not want tocomparethat game to the numbered games.

And I guess its called Final Fantasy because the games are all fantasy RPG's involving the end (final) of the world.. Maybe.

Final Fantasy X is the way to go.hazelnutman

4. I loved it

6. Best in series imo

7. One of the best

8. Meh...kinda boring at first, but still good

9. out of 3 tries couldnt force myself to complete it

10. Hated at first but now one of my favorite games ever

12. What the hell is this ****!

And thats my FF rundown. Of course everyone has there own preferences on the series.

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

medhopeful

[QUOTE="medhopeful"]

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

TrialOfHatred

FF II, III, and V are not great (imo), and XI is one of the most boring MMOs I've ever played. That being said, yes, the rest of them are great (even XI), and in order for me (not counting FF Tactics, which would be 2nd, and not counting the CC, spin-offs or Mystic Quest):

1-FFVI, 2-FFVII, 3-FFIV, 4-FFX, 5-FFVIII, 6-IX, 7-XII, 8-I, 9-III, 10-II, 11-V, 12-XI

As someone said before, TC, you should try and get Final Fantasy Tactics if you can. It's not like the main FF series, but it's the best Strategy RPG ever made (imo) and one of my favorite games of all time. Just be sure if you get it, get the ps1 version (very expensive) or PSP version. I HATE the GBA version, but that's just my opinion and probably because it's almost likely a childish version of the original, which having a mature storyline was the best aspect of the original. The PSP version, however, is the same as the ps1 game with new jobs and animated cutscenes, so I would actually recommend it over the ps1 version if you have a PSP.

As for buying the older FFs, some of them will be easier to get than others. FFVIII, IX, X and XII should be very easy. FFIV can be purchased along with another one of the greatest RPGs ever made, Chrono Trigger in the ps1 game Final Fantasy Chronicles, and FFVI can be bought with FFV (not all that great, but not bad) in the ps1 game Final Fantasy Anthology. Both of those games can be bought new for about $15 each (on Amazon). I would honestly suggest those two over any other FF, but you would have to be able to look past the SNES graphics.

VII's pretty good, but I think the characters in VIII are much more fleshed out. IX is probably my favorite, I've played it half a dozen times... it never seems to get old.

X was really good, jaw dropping graphics when it came out in '01. I'd have to say it was the first FF game to make me shed tears... VII only had me sitting stunned, staring at the TV with my mouth hanging open.

X-2 is something I try to forget ever happened. Its story was bogus and it had too much fluff. No Blitzball also helped kill it for me.

XII... oh, what can I say about XII. I got about 20 hours into and lost interest. The story just couldn't drag me along with it... perhaps due to a combat system which allowed me to set it up so that in any given fight (with the possible exception of a few boss battles), all I had to do was press X and off they went to fight for me.

I like turn based battles that require at least a bit of strategy on my part. And yes, you could turn it off or have it selective, and I tried that, but it didn't make combat any more entertaining. ( And I'm glad Square changes the combat system around with every single game, I never, ever, want to see that system again. )

So, try them all, but I would expecially recommend them in order IX, VIII, X, XII.

I have my hopes up for a Compilation of Final Fantasy IX some day... I know it'll never happen, I'll just have to satasfy that craving with the Banned Coke Commercial. :)

PS. I'd talk about I - VI, but I know a lot of people cannot stand to go backwards graphically. I really would suggest getting II for PSP at least though, the leveling system rocks. Though, GS called it "outdated" and "chaotic", I'd have to say its one of the best I've ever seen. It makes so much sense.

[QUOTE="footfoe2"][QUOTE="medhopeful"]

I played FF7 and absolutely loved it, but I think I may have loved it too much as I refuse to play any of the FF games made after that for fear that I'll just be disappointed that it wasn't as good as seven. So I was wondering how the more recent ones are and if I should check them out. Are they better, worse, or different enough that there's no comparison?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows why the series is called "Final Fantasy"? Thanks.

project-exile

Final fantasy 9 is the best game ever

its called final fantasy because after your adventures (which is a fantasy) that world is peacefull forever thus that was the Final fantasy of that Universe that the game took place in. or thats what i think it means

I agree with everything you just said. I play final fantasy 6 a lot since it came on the gba. The reason why it is called final fantasy is because back in 1986 square soft thought they where going to have to close their doors and that was going to be that. Final fantasy was their last shot at doing something better if it worked great if not goodbye square soft. It was a awesome game and it will continue on for a long time.

this is the right answer~

Since you really enjoyed FFVII I can safely recommend you to go and pick up Final Fantasy X.

I consider them both the best Final Fantasy games. I like FFVII just little more, but X is excellent in all aspects.

If you have opportunity give Final Fantasy Tactics a try. :)

I've played through all of them, from the very 1st on Nintendo to XII (which I'm still playing). They really are all great games. I have the full series, most on emulators (PC) and from FFVII - FFXII on discs. I still go back and play the original ones from time to time.

Final Fantasy VII for PlayStation revolutionized the series in storytelling and game-play. In my opinion (with the exception of XI because of it's MMO status) they've just gotten better. The stories are epic, and the battles are engaging. All of the games are different; however minor things hold them together, making the entire experience one to be remembered.