ffII, ffIII, ffIV

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08-21-2006, 09:14 PM
the_sandman

ffII, ffIII, ffIV

which one of ff 2, 3, or 4 did you guys like the best?

i just downloaded the super nintendo emulator and the 3 games and i dont know which one to play first
08-21-2006, 09:16 PM
Eminem's_No.1_Fan

4 now, but maybe 3 when i play it.
08-22-2006, 08:36 AM
Darkwing Bahamut

I've only played FFIV, and not planning on playing the others.
08-22-2006, 09:32 AM
Elpizo

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Originally Posted by Darkwing Bahamut

I've only played FFIV, and not planning on playing the others.

A shame, really, for III is such a good game, even for the NES.

So my vote goes to III. Job system, IV can't beat that. And the DS release coming close? Yup, III all the way, but I like the other two as well.
08-22-2006, 09:58 AM
Darkwing Bahamut

Meh, there are better ones I prefer. And I don't plan on playing the older FFs mainly because I don't have the older consoles.
08-22-2006, 10:46 AM
Dell

There's emulator for you.

I like IV the most mainly because of Rydia.
08-22-2006, 02:55 PM
Crossblades

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Originally Posted by Darkwing Bahamut

Meh, there are better ones I prefer. And I don't plan on playing the older FFs mainly because I don't have the older consoles.

Then get them for the GBA
08-22-2006, 09:16 PM
Elpizo

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Originally Posted by Darkwing Bahamut

Meh, there are better ones I prefer. And I don't plan on playing the older FFs mainly because I don't have the older consoles.

How can you know other ones are better, when you haven't played II and III? <_<
08-23-2006, 12:12 AM
Zeromus_X

FFIII for the win.
08-23-2006, 08:28 AM
Darkwing Bahamut

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Originally Posted by Elpizo

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Originally Posted by Darkwing Bahamut

Meh, there are better ones I prefer. And I don't plan on playing the older FFs mainly because I don't have the older consoles.

How can you know other ones are better, when you haven't played II and III? <_<

I have played a bit of them, but haven't gotten round to finishing them yet. I'm not a fan of the older FFs anyway, I like the newer ones better.
08-23-2006, 09:42 AM
Paul

the first four games, i see like pairs. FF1 and 3 have a story that is really thin on the ground. the fun of these games is the battles and dungeons.

FF2's battle system is a bit weird... and FF4's is just too simple. but both have much more detailed and interesting stories than FF1 or 3. in fact quite a bit of FF4's story is based on FF2.

in order, i'd say each game improved on the last overall.
08-23-2006, 11:47 AM
ljkkjlcm9

FFIII ftw, and with the DS version, by far the best, might even end up being better than FFVI (Blasphemy!)

THE JACKEL
08-23-2006, 12:39 PM
Dreddz

FFIV.
08-23-2006, 05:53 PM
Auragaea

FFIII
08-23-2006, 08:56 PM
Sefie1999AD

Final Fantasy IV is my favorite out of those three. FFIII is a very good game too, though, and the DS version will most likely enhance it even more.
08-25-2006, 07:57 PM
cecil+rosa

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Originally Posted by Paul

the first four games, i see like pairs. FF1 and 3 have a story that is really thin on the ground. the fun of these games is the battles and dungeons.

FF2's battle system is a bit weird... and FF4's is just too simple. but both have much more detailed and interesting stories than FF1 or 3. in fact quite a bit of FF4's story is based on FF2.

in order, i'd say each game improved on the last overall.

correction there the exact same game except for ff2 and ff4 have different monster names
08-25-2006, 10:06 PM
Crossblades

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Originally Posted by cecil+rosa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

the first four games, i see like pairs. FF1 and 3 have a story that is really thin on the ground. the fun of these games is the battles and dungeons.

FF2's battle system is a bit weird... and FF4's is just too simple. but both have much more detailed and interesting stories than FF1 or 3. in fact quite a bit of FF4's story is based on FF2.

in order, i'd say each game improved on the last overall.

correction there the exact same game except for ff2 and ff4 have different monster names

He's talking about the REAL FF II, the one with Firion as the main character and the Emperor
08-25-2006, 10:36 PM
cecil+rosa

wha?
08-26-2006, 01:04 AM
Paul

FF4's story is VERY HEAVILY based on FF2 in my opinion.

FF2 AND 4 SPOILERS

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you've got an empire that wants to take over the world using airships, right?
you've got your friend who turns to the dark side. (kain and leonheart, although golbez's situation is also similar to leonhearts).
at the end of the game, leonheart, golbez and kain all disappear for a while because they are ashamed of their evil deeds.
josef and yang are almost identical characters.
cecil's character design is based off the dark knight of FF2.
kain is based off ricard (i know later versions have written this in as kain being ricard's son).
gordon and edward have the same personality.

there's more probably but i can't remember. i know all FFs have similarities, but i thought with 2 and 4 it was HEAVY. not that i really mind, they're both different enough games, and both fun.
08-26-2006, 02:13 AM
Tavrobel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

FF4's story is VERY HEAVILY based on FF2 in my opinion.

FF2 AND 4 SPOILERS
you've got an empire that wants to take over the world using airships, right?
you've got your friend who turns to the dark side. (kain and leonheart, although golbez's situation is also similar to leonhearts).
at the end of the game, leonheart, golbez and kain all disappear for a while because they are ashamed of their evil deeds.
josef and yang are almost identical characters.
cecil's character design is based off the dark knight of FF2.
kain is based off ricard (i know later versions have written this in as kain being ricard's son).
gordon and edward have the same personality.

there's more probably but i can't remember. i know all FFs have similarities, but i thought with 2 and 4 it was HEAVY. not that i really mind, they're both different enough games, and both fun.

ZOMAIGAWD! Could it possibly be that FF steals most of its plotline cliches based on sucessful literature, literature forms, and literary structure from the past several thousand years and rehashes them to represent something new for each generation!? NO WAI! TEH HER0 PSYKUL IS 3VI7!
08-26-2006, 02:23 AM
Evastio

Definitely FFIV.

It has a really good story as well as some unforgettable characters.
08-27-2006, 04:34 PM
Crossblades

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Originally Posted by cecil+rosa

wha?

This is the real FF II. It was released as part of Origins for the playstation and released for the GBA as part of Dawn of Souls

http://www.rpgfan.com/pics/ff2-ps/index.html
08-27-2006, 07:21 PM
Paul

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Originally Posted by Tavrobel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

FF4's story is VERY HEAVILY based on FF2 in my opinion.

FF2 AND 4 SPOILERS
you've got an empire that wants to take over the world using airships, right?
you've got your friend who turns to the dark side. (kain and leonheart, although golbez's situation is also similar to leonhearts).
at the end of the game, leonheart, golbez and kain all disappear for a while because they are ashamed of their evil deeds.
josef and yang are almost identical characters.
cecil's character design is based off the dark knight of FF2.
kain is based off ricard (i know later versions have written this in as kain being ricard's son).
gordon and edward have the same personality.

there's more probably but i can't remember. i know all FFs have similarities, but i thought with 2 and 4 it was HEAVY. not that i really mind, they're both different enough games, and both fun.

ZOMAIGAWD! Could it possibly be that FF steals most of its plotline cliches based on sucessful literature, literature forms, and literary structure from the past several thousand years and rehashes them to represent something new for each generation!? NO WAI! TEH HER0 PSYKUL IS 3VI7!

i was just making an observation of similarities between FF2 and 4 in particular from the series. obviously it's not THE NEW WAVE of STORYTELLING or anything. take it easy, buddy.
08-29-2006, 11:42 PM
Sunny Day Suicide

My favorite FF is III. And you probably downloaded FFIV the american version since you said it was for the snes. Wrong one pal.

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Originally Posted by Paul

take it easy, buddy.

I hate spam in a serious matter too.
08-30-2006, 12:29 AM
Tavrobel

Damn, did I forget to wrap my post in sarcasm tags again?