If you had to pick one Square-Enix game, just one, what game would that be? It can be any game from either company, Enix, Squaresoft, or Square-Enix. It doesn't matter if it was before or after the merge of the two... What game would you chose? Now remember, this is the only Square-Enix game you'll be playing for the rest of your life, don't just pick your favorite game. You have to look at all the different aspects of each one of your favorites. Longevity, replay value, fun factor, etc.
It was a hard choice...I've actually been sitting here for the past 5 minutes comtemplating it, but I've made a choice. I'd definitely have to pick...Final Fantasy VIII. For those of you who know me well on this site, that may give you a heart attack for a breif moment, considering it's near the bottom of my list in Squenix games.
My choice comes from numerous things. First, there is so much you can do in that game, and I never ever get bored with the side quests and just walking around in it listening to the beautiful soundtrack. The replay value for it, for me at least, is extremely high. In this case, replay value is extremely important. Next, the story never gets boring to me, I always love seeing the little love triangle go on between Seifer, Zell, and Squall (yes...that was a joke). And lastly (well...the last major reason..there are others..but these are the three main reasons) the game's battle system and customization system lets you keep on playing even after you've actually beaten "the final boss" (for those of you who haven't beaten this game yet). The way the game lets the monsters level up next to you is sheer genius. Many, many people hated this system and still do. I on the other hand, don't think of it as "Oh, no matter how much I level up, the monsters will still be catching up to me". I think of it as adding to the challenge, along with giving you an easier chance to level up, which is good for those of us, including myself, who like to get to that level 99.
Well...that was a lot... What are your thoughts on your pick?
Well, I would be doing a personal battle for either FFVII, FFX, or FF Tactics.
I really wouldn't be able to choose between those three. They are by far my favorite three Square-Enix games. I think I would just barely go with FFVII. But barely.
I really like everything about these three games, so it makes it just too difficult to decide.
Nice choices, guys. Seems like the popular vote here is VII, heh. I probably would have chosen that one, also, had it not been for the atmosphere VIII gives off, and the sheer nostalgia.
FF VI is my favorite Final Fantasy, but if I could only choose one game I think I would go with Chrono Cross. Worthy sequel to Trigger with plenty of characters, multiple endings, and replay value up the wazoo. Though I'm tempted about Breath of Fire 1 for nostalgia's sake. Wasn't made by square, but they did publish the US release.
[QUOTE="Gorman7147"]FF VI is my favorite Final Fantasy, but if I could only choose one game I think I would go with Chrono Cross. Worthy sequel to Trigger with plenty of characters, multiple endings, and replay value up the wazoo. Though I'm tempted about Breath of Fire 1 for nostalgia's sake. Wasn't made by square, but they did publish the US release.
Hmm..shame on me. I forgot about that little classic. Chrono Cross was most definitely the most enjoyable game I've played. Man...the replay value, too... Definitely a game I'd like to have if it was the only one. I'm still sticking with VIII just because I can play it over and over without getting bored of the story. *goes to play VIII*
Well i would definately choose 8. and im extremely happy there are a few more on this site that agree with me. everyone of my friends fight with me hours upon hours that 7 is better. now i know that u could go both ways but i feel 8 just had a better storyline and more realistic characters which appealed to me.
its a tough decision between chrono cross and final fantasy 7 for 2nd place. i might have to go with chrono cross, but just barely.
10 brings up the rear because of blitzball pissing me off beyond belief.
Well i would definately choose 8. and im extremely happy there are a few more on this site that agree with me. everyone of my friends fight with me hours upon hours that 7 is better. now i know that u could go both ways but i feel 8 just had a better storyline and more realistic characters which appealed to me.
its a tough decision between chrono cross and final fantasy 7 for 2nd place. i might have to go with chrono cross, but just barely.
10 brings up the rear because of blitzball pissing me off beyond belief.
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Heh, indeed. I think VIII does have a more developed story and a better wealth of information on it's characters. As for the X comment on blitzball, I don't think it's hard, I just never got into it as much as others.
Well I seem to be alone on this but my 1st choice would be IX with VIII +X tied for 2nd. I love the card game in IX. I could and have played it for hours.
Because all the games mentioned have an end, while that one does not. I could spend the next couple of years amassing a fortune, leveling every job to 75, getting the best gear for every job, completing every storyline and lots more. Having clocked more than 2500 hours of real-time gameplay over less than 18 months I know that if I ever had to play one Square-enix game forever it would be that... not to mention the fact that with continued support and expansions packs I would never be bored.
With one special condition which will remain secret of course.
Because all the games mentioned have an end, while that one does not. I could spend the next couple of years amassing a fortune, leveling every job to 75, getting the best gear for every job, completing every storyline and lots more. Having clocked more than 2500 hours of real-time gameplay over less than 18 months I know that if I ever had to play one Square-enix game forever it would be that... not to mention the fact that with continued support and expansions packs I would never be bored.
With one special condition which will remain secret of course.
Arath_1
Wow... I was going to say the exact same thing. Yeah, I could play FFVII until doomsday, but once I maxed out everyone's levels and beat all the Weapons, where would I go from there?
Yeah, if I had only one SE game to play from now on, it'd probably be FFXI.
Well I seem to be alone on this but my 1st choice would be IX with VIII +X tied for 2nd. I love the card game in IX. I could and have played it for hours. doreenw
9 was a little too childish for me and way too easy. plus it went back to having to level your character up for hours to finish the game. i liked 8 and 10 because it got away from that.
also i thought the card game was pointless in 9.... never really enjoyed it.
and to the comment about blitzball... it wasnt hard for me either, i just found it extremely annoying trying to get the item to completely level up wakka's ultimate weapon. i mean i had add about 5-10 hours just to get it. and to the fact that it wasnt hard.... i never lost one blitzball match.... including the first one.... that was the hardest and most fun blitzball game i played... the little trophy scene was kinda cool too all though i think they could of made a secret FMV sequence for it. with him accepting the trophy or something. would have been cool.
[QUOTE="Somegamer"]Well, FFVI is my favourite but if I could only pick one it would probably be FFVIII since it has the best extras/side quests in the series.kingdom09
I don't get why you don't pick FFVI if it is your fav then? I mean, I would choose my fav if I had to choose.
Well, like I said earlier, this will be the only SE game you'll be playing for the rest of your life. And as he said, Final Fantasy VI and VII are my favorites, but I still chose VIII just because of some certain other aspects of the game that VI and VII don't offer me. Such as the abundant amount of side quests it gives you. I mean, the only real reason VI and VII are my favorties are because of the nostalgia, the story, and the sheer amount of emotion in those games. I mean the battle systems aren't the best. With the exception of VI, I think that had the most inovative system to ever grace this planet. The use of Espers and Magicite is amazing in combonation with magic.
Anyway... I'm getting off topic. You have to look at the games in the long run. As someone else said, XI is pretty much the perfect choice, but I've played that game in and out so I grew tired of it after 2 years of non-stop action. Also, since this is supposed to be semi-realistic, I wouldn't want to pay a monthly fee for the rest of my life.
Well, like I said earlier, this will be the only SE game you'll be playing for the rest of your life. And as he said, Final Fantasy VI and VII are my favorites, but I still chose VIII just because of some certain other aspects of the game that VI and VII don't offer me. Such as the abundant amount of side quests it gives you. I mean, the only real reason VI and VII are my favorties are because of the nostalgia, the story, and the sheer amount of emotion in those games. I mean the battle systems aren't the best. With the exception of VI, I think that had the most inovative system to ever grace this planet. The use of Espers and Magicite is amazing in combonation with magic.
Anyway... I'm getting off topic. You have to look at the games in the long run. As someone else said, XI is pretty much the perfect choice, but I've played that game in and out so I grew tired of it after 2 years of non-stop action. Also, since this is supposed to be semi-realistic, I wouldn't want to pay a monthly fee for the rest of my life. XIIAxelCrossIIX
Too many people are choosing their favourite title as opposed to one that would last them the rest of their life. Which is fair enough, but take into consideration that if you had nothing else to play except one title, you would finish, beat it and max it out in less than a couple of months (thats pushing it).
A monthly fee of 12.95 a month is not very much at all and for as much gameplay as it offers is a reasonable price I think. Besides semi-realistic and only one game for the rest of your life shouldnt be in the same sentence. Even XI would grow stale after a while, but it would be a considerably longer while than any other title mentioned.
Final Fantasy X for example one of the biggest games with the most to offer is 100% completable in under 250 hours. Once you've done that there is nothing left to do except play the same game over again. Even playing it 10 times maxing everything out (I am talking the PAL version here including Dark Aeons) and under the assumption that every time takes 250 hours to complete you would not have a game that would last you as long as XI.
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