But why Final Fantasy?

[Mercen-X]

I really don't even play Final Fantasy that much anymore. Probably a large part of what keeps me attached to the series is nostalgia. The reason I'm still posting here seven years after joining is due to the friends I've made here.

Truth.

Cause I hate reality. The games got me when I knew I could escape from the real world and play endlessly in a far better world.

I mostly held the desire to fight my world, but since I don't have that kind of power or true drive, I settle for fighting another world.

I'm not as skeptical and harsh on the series as many others. It makes it easier for me to just enjoy them instead of compare and bitch about everything. That's why I generally like it the best.

Truth.

I like every game I've played, a lot, even the more loathed NES ones. I've beaten them all multiple times and I like each one for distinct reasons. Others have disagreed in this thread, but I think its the best RPG series, western or japanese, computer or console, out there.
The concept itself is very intruiging. Every game has basically the same plot structure and mythology, just with a different planet, characters, and mystical energy force that keeps it all together. Each battle system is essentially the same, with a completely different menu system for character development. Even the music has similarities, with each game sometimes taking its own style, or tracks that take a different approach on a similar concept, like the battle theme or world map theme.

Yes. The plot repeat tends to happen with any story that continues on to spawn sequels. There's only so much individuality one can muster before certain aspects begin to repeat themselves. So. You might as well, change the one thing you really have control over: The Scene. Change the people and the world and the suddenly, the story's new. Personally, I like it. That's has to be the major problem most people have with Square's recent compilations. They're continuing the story without fully realizing the consequences. The plot is being repeated but the people and the world haven't changed. So. They're basically retelling the original story with the same characters. If they're going to do that, they might as well, completely retell the original story. Ah. Whatever.

The Characters are interesting and easy to get attached too. There is a large number of different characters out there in the franchise, all with their own personality, design and fairly well written backstory. There really is a character for everybody in these games. And the character designers are usually varied and interesting, bringing something new to the table. From Nomura with his modern street look, to Amano's very dream like and beautiful artwork, to Yoshida's old world european look.

I do feel the character design remains fresh (though with a slight lean toward Japanese standards i.e. the girly dudes) but there has been disagreement about whether the personalities are always different. I seem to remember people comparing Squall to Cloud not to long ago. What about Tidus and Zidane? I like them anyway, but I'm just making a point.

[Roogle]

I am fairly certain that the large following attracted by Final Fantasy is that it is the largest Japanese role-playing game series. I have to admit that there are many games that I enjoy more than a Final Fantasy game, but those lack the community and support that the Final Fantasy series has.

Most people have different tastes, but if a person likes Final Fantasy, there is a good chance that they will like other games with a similar style of gameplay. I like Final Fantasy communities because they are pretty much the largest communities for role-playing game enthusiasts without being too broad or too narrow.

[DemonicDragon]

Ah, you ask good, lucky for I can provide an answer. I think that which makes FF so special is that every game is sooo different, yet their are exactly the same, at the same time. The chocobos, the moogles, the battle system, mostly is untampered with, FF has many devices that make you realize this is Final Fantasy. Although every title has new systematical concepts, a fresh story, and a completely different world.
On top of the that the immerisive and daring characters. Basically, you know when your playing Final Fantasy when you Shout"this is Sparta!!!!!!!! Lolz I mean Final Fantasy.

[isephiroth47]

You know, I never knew what final fantasy was until I played CRISIS CORE!!! It is the best game I've ever played. . . You might tell from my username that I'm a sephiroth fan, but don't get me wrong, I think zack, angeal and genesis (and cloud) are awesome!

[Rase]

I'm one of those people who likes the Final Fantasy's I do mainly from nostalgia. I haven't played one since X, haven't truly enjoyed one since maybe VI. I'm really sporadic with the ones I like too, it's just I (sort of), IV, and VI. I dunno why, but any time I try to play another I just get bored and out of it, while those ones I played long enough ago that they have that warm comfort food feeling. I just pop back into here every now and then for the lulz and the community. Now that FFXIII is on 360 maybe I'll try it, but I've fallen so far from modern JRPG's and RPG's in general; I'm much more of a twitchy gamer now aside from strategy games.

[Rebellious Eagle]

Since I wasn't born before FFV came out, I guess it was because I always heard that they were good games and not because of nostalgia. From the first moment I picked one up I fell in love with the graphics and the amazing details that go into them. I think the characters is what really makes me enjoy them, though.