What is the Worst Final Fantasy the series' history??

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#1 director13
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Okay, so, a lot of people were complaining about how FFXIII ditracted from the series, and therefore, is not a "good" game. I, on the otherhand, think it is absolutely amazing.

Now, the thing is, iv'e only played FF7, FFX, and now, FF13.

So, i was just wondering; well, certainly FF13 is not the worst the franchise history. So, in affect, what is?

According to you, what do you believe is the worst Final Fantasy game and why?

Im just curious ;)

Thanks!

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#2 txr302
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I've played I, II, VI, VII, IX, X, XII and VIII is the only game in the series I couldn't keep playing simply because it was uninteresting, the junctioning was horrible and it felt to me the system pulled you away from the main game itself. Igot tothe end of 2nd disc and gave up.My favourites though are I and II.

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#3 Scianix-Black
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From what I've played, VII. Well, it was the most generic, but I can understand how 'amazing' it was back in the day.

I like them all actually, I just like VII a little less.

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#4 KapG
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FF Tactics rules all FF games

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#5 Fightingfan
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Final Fantasy2 was a huge step back from FF1. FF1 featured link too :P

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#6 -Hoax-
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Out of all the FF games ive played I didn't like FF7.
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#7 Heartagram_03
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I disliked IX, I found the characters and setting boring especially after completing VIII. I'd have to say Tactics and VIII are my favorite in the series.

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#8 Dimb
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I've play 6 - 13 and from all of them i dislike 13 the most. I just think that its all melo-drama. There are no lighthearted moments and little interaction with the world around you. Some of my favorite parts about FF is that you have a world to immerse yourselve in. Here you just follow a story like you were playing uncharted. Which is still good but its not what i play final fantasy for.

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#9 mfarris2006
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FF 8 and 13 are the worst. While not bad but the weakest of the bunch

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#10 xxgunslingerxx
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its easily 13
anyone who says otherwise isnt a true ff fan

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#11 -Hoax-
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^ How so?
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#12 _Doomsayer_
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X-2, I just didn't like the direction they went with it. I absolutely loved X though.
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#13 juden41
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its easily 13
anyone who says otherwise isnt a true ff fan

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:roll: Awesome, one of these who thinks he knows a right answer.

I'd say FF12. It was quite sterile, imo, and the characters weren't altogether compelling, I found it a chore to play, to be honest.

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#15 Rakuho
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hmm... out of the ones i played, probably FF12, as it's the only one i got bored enough of to leave unfinished.
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#16 Wuflungdung
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FF10 was the start of the end for the series. it became too linear and not enough exploration. It did have good parts like blitzball and the leveling up system, but the game itself was too much like an interactive movie I found.

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#17 hexashadow13
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FF11 was the worst imo. It just wasn't that great of an MMO compared to WoW.
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#18 NaughtyRag
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Out of the ones i played X-2, XII and XIII i hated with a passion.

I played - I - IV, VII - X-2, XII - XIII

There were probably older Final Fantasy games i didn't like but i don't remember.

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#19 stack1109
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FF10 was the start of the end for the series. it became too linear and not enough exploration. It did have good parts like blitzball and the leveling up system, but the game itself was too much like an interactive movie I found.

Wuflungdung
I completely agree with this.
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#20 yuuki88
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Definitive answer for this thread would be FF X-2 lol.

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#22 neji122793
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Final Fantasy 8 definitely FF8 something about that game got me pissed whenever I played it.

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#23 Big_Bad_Sad
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X-2 was the worst.
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#24 good_sk8er7
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I have played I,II,VII,VIII,X,X-2,XII, and XIII.

In my opinion I really think FFXIII is the worst yet.

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#25 killerband55
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FF: Mystic Quest for the SNES was garbage

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#26 Reiji-Arisu
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Easily FF 13.
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#27 silentfox13
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i did'nt like X-2 and XII.the x-2 where too confusing ...you must found the side quest.the gameplay where not as i wanted cuz i tought X-2 had more orbthings that make you do magic ability.lack of equipement.

XII boss,...boss..,,,boss,,....boss.story boring to death AI stupid and boring to death

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#28 Console_Gamer93
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I never finished 9 but i played it right after beating 7 and 8 back to back so i probably needed a break from jrpgs at that point.

I didn't like X very much either but i did get to the final boss. I already saw a friend beat the game so i didn't bother beating him.

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#29 Dahaka-UK
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FF X-2 with FFXIII closely following.

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#30 TheEldestGod
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FFV. You play as a guy who had his name changed from Butz to Bartz....... What a step up! Na, the story was, in my opinion, the least memorable. What's everyone's problem with VII? I don't understand how its generic when there's no other game like it.... seriously.
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#31 TheEldestGod
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FF: Mystic Quest for the SNES was garbage

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Lol. That one shouldn't even count! If it does then, yes, its the worst. But if Mystic Quest counts then I guess Dirge of Cerberus does, too. In which case it would most definitely be the most epic of Final Fantasy failures.
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#32 SmashingX
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I despised XII and i've watched my friend play XIII and while i think it has outstanding gameplay i hate the story and the acting, it's sooo melodramatic from what i've seen. When that afro guy had his gun pointed at Vanille i was wishing he'd point it at me.

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#33 Xtatic324
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From what I've played, VII. Well, it was the most generic, but I can understand how 'amazing' it was back in the day.

I like them all actually, I just like VII a little less.

Scianix-Black

VII was most generic? LOL!

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#34 TheEldestGod
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I despised XII and i've watched my friend play XIII and while i think it has outstanding gameplay i hate the story and the acting, it's sooo melodramatic from what i've seen. When that afro guy had his gun pointed at Vanille i was wishing he'd point it at me.

SmashingX
Lol. There's definitely a whole bunch of mellow drama in this game and it most certainly has one of the weakest stories (and final bosses) in FF history, but this game is more than worth a purchase and playthrough. It sucks that it takes so long for the game to really open up, because once it does you realize its very much a Final Fantasy game. A lot of devoted fans who aren't giving it the chance it deserves will never get to that point, and that's sad because they're actually missing out on a worthy FF title. There are a lot of things that could have made XIII much much better, but its already loaded with more than enough to make it amazing. And despite the homely story XIII has what I'm pretty close to considering one of the best FF endings ever. It actually brought me to tears. I don't know where an ending like that came from after all the mellowdrama you have to wade through to get there! :P
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#35 NaveedLife
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FF10 was the start of the end for the series. it became too linear and not enough exploration. It did have good parts like blitzball and the leveling up system, but the game itself was too much like an interactive movie I found.

Wuflungdung

Versus XIII seems to be a renewal in your eyes then, and I really hope they pull it off. I would kill for an amazing JRPG right now.

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#36 TheEldestGod
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[QUOTE="Xtatic324"]

[QUOTE="Scianix-Black"]

From what I've played, VII. Well, it was the most generic, but I can understand how 'amazing' it was back in the day.

I like them all actually, I just like VII a little less.

VII was most generic? LOL!

Yeah, I was wondering the same. Its like nothing esle I've ever played. If its "generic" then I've missed out on a load of amazing titles!
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#37 THGarrett
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Definitely X-2. The copious amounts of girl power was just too much for my masculinity to handle.

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#38 SmashingX
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[QUOTE="SmashingX"]

I despised XII and i've watched my friend play XIII and while i think it has outstanding gameplay i hate the story and the acting, it's sooo melodramatic from what i've seen. When that afro guy had his gun pointed at Vanille i was wishing he'd point it at me.

TheEldestGod

Lol. There's definitely a whole bunch of mellow drama in this game and it most certainly has one of the weakest stories (and final bosses) in FF history, but this game is more than worth a purchase and playthrough. It sucks that it takes so long for the game to really open up, because once it does you realize its very much a Final Fantasy game. A lot of devoted fans who aren't giving it the chance it deserves will never get to that point, and that's sad because they're actually missing out on a worthy FF title. There are a lot of things that could have made XIII much much better, but its already loaded with more than enough to make it amazing. And despite the homely story XIII has what I'm pretty close to considering one of the best FF endings ever. It actually brought me to tears. I don't know where an ending like that came from after all the mellowdrama you have to wade through to get there! :P

yes theres no doubt when i can afford it i'll get it, sounds like the japanese dubs would have made it perfect lol

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#39 Sokol4ever
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I gave FFXIII nearly 20 hours to show me anything to grip onto for my FF love. Sadly, it will end into trading shop very, very soon.

For me personally, X-2. FXII and FXIII are the worst.

I played FFVI, FFVII, FFVIII, FFIX, FFX and regrettably above mention ones as well.

I truly hope VS XIII brings back the emotions, music, story I so much enjoy in RPG's.

Oh well, back to FFVII, FFVIII with PSP.

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#40 SmashingX
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Definitely X-2. The copious amounts of girl power was just too much for my masculinity to handle.

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lololol. can i sig that?

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#41 _Doomsayer_
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Definitely X-2. The copious amounts of girl power was just too much for my masculinity to handle.

THGarrett
Agreed, that was my biggest problem with the game. Pretty disappointing after how much I dug X's story.
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#42 Mister__Awesome
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FF X-2 was bad, at least for my taste.
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#43 sweetpotatofry
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XIII has it's issues, and while it is disappointing, it isn't nearly as bad as XII. About 90% of the game was a tedious slog, the dungeons were mostly dull and excessively long, and worst of all, the battle system was a complete and utter disaster. The story wasn't bad but that battle system absolutely destroyed the game. Also, the ending was very underwhelming.

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#44 supa_badman
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Definitive answer for this thread would be FF X-2 lol.

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There should be no other answer but this.
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#45 ArT33_7
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I wasn't very fond of FFXII.

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#46 Elian2530
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FF 8 and 13 are the worst. While not bad but the weakest of the bunch

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I agree. FF8 is overrated. Weird character design choice for Squall. FF13 is right next to it, despite astounding production values. Most of it is linear, and it gets pretty stale fast if it weren't for the beautiful cutscenes and dialogue.
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#47 bigboss1203
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XII, i just really didnt like it, i didnt find the story as engaging as the previous ones

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#48 dbz987
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I thought FFII was the worst because the leveling system and soundtrack was terrible. I found the characters really boring too.

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#49 FallofAthens
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Final Fantasy X-2. Though if we are referring to actual numbered ones that aren't spinoffs or sequel's then I'd have to go with 4. Just couldn't get into that one-- didn't even like the remake for the DS.

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#50 TheEldestGod
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What are we actually considering Final Fantasy games, here? Do all the spin-offs count? If so then almost all of them would be obvious candidates. X-2, Reverant Wings, Dirge of Cerberus, Mistic Quest...... They were all rubbish.