FF has gone downhill ever since IX.

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#51 enduin
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I dont think Ive ever seen a polled thread with more posts than votes, let alone almost twice as many posts than votes.

I am really happy the DS is getting Remakes of FF games because its great to have them on the go and get a real feel of Amano's design with the 3D graphics. Hopefully IV does well so we can get V and VI as well, they are all great games, plus IV is going to have a longer story adding what had to be cut from the original game. Maybe if V and VI come they too will recieve extra content and story elements as well.

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#52 DireToad
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Who agrees? It's like watching a lame Japanimation film.myster_samz



Stopped reading there... Sadly it was the end of the post.
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#53 myster_samz
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[QUOTE="myster_samz"]Who agrees? It's like watching a lame Japanimation film.DireToad



Stopped reading there... Sadly it was the end of the post.

What? Do you not agree that japanimation films suck ass?

ANSWER ME ALREADY!

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#54 deepdreamer256
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Who agrees? It's like watching a lame Japanimation film.myster_samz
I agree 100% it's gone downhill, but not because it's more cinematic, so I won't vote.
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#55 myster_samz
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Sorry about the poll everyone. People usually complain about having to many choices in polls, so I deleted a few.
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#56 XenogearsMaster
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FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

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#57 -KinGz-
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FFX - 9.3

FFXII - 9.0

If you call going from AAA to another AAA, then yes it's going downhill.

Finale-

The quality of the game didn't went down the hill but IMHO and I think many others will agree, Final Fantasy doesn't feel like it used to.

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#58 Shu76
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this thread is so stupid. FF keeps getting better and better with every installment..Although I liked 10 more than 12,I liked 12's gameplay,but I usually don't play FF's for the gameplay,I play them for the story.
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#59 Shu76
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FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

XenogearsMaster

FF7 sucked.

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#60 redneckdouglas
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I would say FF12 was a test bed for new implementation of the MMORPG-style gameplay (laughs at moron calling it a KOTOR-ripped off). The characters weren't even important. Who the hecks is the rabbit girl again? Yet, it still manage to nail a 9.0. FF13 will be amazing.
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#61 XenogearsMaster
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[QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

Shu76

FF7 sucked.

LMAO!

I must havehurt someone's feelings.

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#62 -KinGz-
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[QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

Shu76

FF7 sucked.

...:| I HAVE NO COMMENTS ON THIS ONE, whatever u mean saying that!?

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#63 myster_samz
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this thread is so stupid. FF keeps getting better and better with every installment..Although I liked 10 more than 12,I liked 12's gameplay,but I usually don't play FF's for the gameplay,I play them for the story. Shu76

:lol: You honestly think the story keeps on getting better?

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#64 FireXero
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FFX Story was decent, too many cut-scenes, but lots of side bosses to keep you playing for hours after the game was finished. It also got a higher score than the previous FF game, FFIX which scored an 8.5. i don't consider that "going downhill"

FFX-2 Was a bad game, but by no means the worst FF ever. If you don't know which other game is worst, go and do some damn research.

FFVII: DOC was a spin off, not a real FF game.

FFXI yet another game not considered a real FF game.

FFXII Was a huge step for the FF franchise, no more random battles, the world was bigger then ever before, you had control over the camera, the combat system was a nice change and the story was fairly decent.

So yeah, it hasn't gone downhill.

XenogearsMaster

fixed.

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#65 -KinGz-
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[QUOTE="Shu76"]this thread is so stupid. FF keeps getting better and better with every installment..Although I liked 10 more than 12,I liked 12's gameplay,but I usually don't play FF's for the gameplay,I play them for the story. myster_samz

:lol: You honestly think the story keeps on getting better?

If he thinks the stories from X-2, X and XII match the previous game he should be slapped till his brain getsplaced in the correct position.

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#66 myster_samz
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[QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

Shu76

FF7 sucked.

You're just asking for it, aren't you?

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#67 srw-fan
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[QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

Shu76

FF7 sucked.

It didn't suck but it is way overrated.

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#68 Xerlaoth
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i wouldn't say downhill, but the slope has gone mostly down. i've played them all, and 12 is the only one i haven't beaten.

in my opinion, 2 3 8 10 and 12 are the bad eggs.

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#69 myster_samz
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[QUOTE="Shu76"][QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

srw-fan

FF7 sucked.

It didn't suck but it is way overrated.

Well, I would think it would be overrated since, Well, it's the best game in the series IMO.

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#70 myster_samz
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i wouldn't say downhill, but the slope has gone mostly down. i've played them all, and 12 is the only one i haven't beaten.

in my opinion, 2 3 8 10 and 12 are the bad eggs.

Xerlaoth

III made me wanna claw my eyes out.

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#71 srw-fan
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[QUOTE="srw-fan"][QUOTE="Shu76"][QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

myster_samz

FF7 sucked.

It didn't suck but it is way overrated.

Well, I would think it would be overrated since, Well, it's the best game in the series IMO.

I never understand why people say FF VII was the best final fantasy, to me it was VI and IX. Also I don't know why but I don't like Cloud.
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#72 pb-sxy
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FFX was my favorite so nah i dont really think its gone downhill. FF XII was good 2

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#73 deactivated-586249e1b64ba
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http://www.gamespot.com/gba/strategy/finalfantasytacticsadvance/index.html?tag=result;title;0

Release date: Sept 8, 2003

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/finalfantasy10/index.html?tag=result;title;0

Release Date: Dec 17, 2001

I disagree. I may not have played Final Fantasy IX and I do think that Final Fantasy X is worse than Final Fantasy VIII, but Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is my favourite Final Fantasy game.

I'm pretty sure that you know that Final Fantasy XII is better than Final Fantasy X-2. The series hasn't continually gone downhill. It's just not going anywhere near the best.

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#74 lordsettra12
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I agree 100% FFIX was amazing!after FFIX the games just stunk

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#75 Daytona_178
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FF 9 & 10 FTW!
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#76 jasonharris48
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Who agrees? It's like watching a lame Japanimation film.myster_samz
I don't agree with what you say but I do think it has gone downhill somewhat after 9 story wise X was so so, X-2 had the best batter system in a FF but thats about it, FF11 better than WOW IMO but I hated paying 11 bucks a month, !2 was good but it wasn't as story involed with the characters as much as the past titles.
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Who agrees? It's like watching a lame Japanimation film.myster_samz
I don't agree with what you say but I do think it has gone downhill somewhat after 9 story wise X was so so, X-2 had the best batter system in a FF but thats about it, FF11 better than WOW IMO but I hated paying 11 bucks a month, !2 was good but it wasn't as story involed with the characters as much as the past titles.
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#79 Cyberfairy
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I think FF12 made me like the FF-series. I bought FFX before but I think the gameplay was way to slow for me, but in FF12 it's awesome. The story is pretty good too. It looks like they have spent alot of time coming up with the world that FF12 is set in.
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#80 zombiepigeon
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Yes, someone who actually agrees with me...
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[QUOTE="myster_samz"][QUOTE="srw-fan"][QUOTE="Shu76"][QUOTE="XenogearsMaster"]

FFX was a complete disappointment.

FFX-2 washailed the worst FF in history.

FFVII: DOC was also not good.

FFXI was not an option.

FFXII was great though a lot of elements were missing for example.... a story.

So yeah, it did went downhill.

srw-fan

FF7 sucked.

It didn't suck but it is way overrated.

Well, I would think it would be overrated since, Well, it's the best game in the series IMO.

I never understand why people say FF VII was the best final fantasy, to me it was VI and IX. Also I don't know why but I don't like Cloud.

Why you think it's overrated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgu7zxyxlo

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#82 V_Isle
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The whole franchise is nothing more than overrated fairy anime monkey spunk.
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#83 deactivated-5f89ab8e63049
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I haven't been able to finish FFXII yet, I get bored with it. I don't like the new battle system, and I dislike that there's no more World Map. It really takes away the sense of freedom I used to enjoy in FF games. Plus, there seem to be less minigames and little extras in the game - like the chocobo hunt from FFIX, and chocobo races from FFVII. That's the problem as far as I'm concerned - I don't really care how many cutscenes there are.

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#84 Hoobinator
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How's it going samz? :D

Yeah I agree with you, the last great FF was 9. After that they lost what it was to be a FF game, they don't feel right anymore, there's no sense of exploration or deep meaningful story. I also could care less about the characters. The Final Fantasy has already happened.

Final Fantasy is dead.

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#85 myster_samz
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How's it going samz? :D

Yeah I agree with you, the last great FF was 9. After that they lost what it was to be a FF game, they don't feel right anymore, there's no sense of exploration or deep meaningful story. I also could care less about the characters. The Final Fantasy has already happened.

Final Fantasy is dead.

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#86 Hoobinator
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[QUOTE="Hoobinator"]

How's it going samz? :D

Yeah I agree with you, the last great FF was 9. After that they lost what it was to be a FF game, they don't feel right anymore, there's no sense of exploration or deep meaningful story. I also could care less about the characters. The Final Fantasy has already happened.

Final Fantasy is dead.

myster_samz

I'm doing good. Just trying to fight away all the chicks. Well, almost all the chicks :D.

:lol:Good, good. Keep it real.

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#87 Saturos3091
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I agree; I think it went downhill after the merge. VIII and VI (so far) are my favorites. I haven't beaten VI yet, I just started and it's awesome. The new games aren't really bad, but they're not as amazing as the older entries in the series.
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#88 LinKuei_warrior
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never have i liked final fantasy.im wondering how it dodged the "Overrated" Radar...
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#89 Elviathan
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Actually, it went downhill when FF XI was released. Other than that, it was a great series.
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#90 tidus222
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you people are stupid kids

FFX has the best storyline of any FF game if you kiddies actually understood the plot you would know that

FF12 has a terrible star wars knock off plot that doesnt even go in depth with characters or motivations, its so simplistic thats probably why all you fools cling to it..

overall FFX, FF7, and FF9 are probably the only stories of FF games that were good...

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#91 Hoobinator
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you people are stupid kids

FFX has the best storyline of any FF game if you kiddies actually understood the plot you would know that

FF12 has a terrible star wars knock off plot that doesnt even go in depth with characters or motivations, its so simplistic thats probably why all you fools cling to it..

overall FFX, FF7, and FF9 are probably the only stories of FF games that were good...

tidus222

You call us kids yet seem to leave out FF4 and FF6 out of your list of top FF games. Heck those two had better stories than any apart from maybe FF7. They were also more mature, definitely FF4 was anyhow.

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#92 Velric
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I will have to disagree with you on this one. I thought that X was a masterpiece and although XII didn't have the strongest story, it did have some of the best gameplay a RPG has ever had.
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#94 Dencore
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Squaresoft and Enix went downhill after the mergehellsingfan666

Fixed. :)

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#95 MikeE21286
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Great poll :roll: I disagree. FFXI and FFXII were like close brethren to each other and I didn't like how FFXI spilled into FFXII. It almost seemed as though they tried to hard to incorporate their own Final Fantasy Proprietary Universe into XII. However, FFX was a great game and I finished it and I enjoyed it a lot. So I don't agree that since IX it has been a donwfall. Hell X was better than IX IMO.
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#96 Blue-Sphere
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ff7 was the last one that had the final fantasy magic for me. then again, i haven't played ff12.CaseyWegner
I agree.

Though 12 could've been so much better if you could've actually dodged attacks. Why make it real time if your enemies can hit you no matter what? :?

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#98 toxicmog
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FFX - 9.3

FFXII - 9.0

If you call going from AAA to another AAA, then yes it's going downhill.

Finale-

as in quality of the series, not score.

True fans and people who like the good storys have noticed a decline ;)

FF 12 very little story overall.

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#99 myster_samz
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I will have to disagree with you on this one. I thought that X was a masterpiece and although XII didn't have the strongest story, it did have some of the best gameplay a RPG has ever had.Velric

The cutscenes ruined X for me.

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#100 myster_samz
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Yes, there are too many cut scenes now. I hate paying full price for a game, only to find out that it's more like a movie. The original FF's had good stories, but they focused more on playing than watching.BuryMe

It's not just the cutscene's, it's the whiny voices.