Which FF is the best for newcomers to the series?

[metagloria]

VII is the best, but it's not the best introductory game for non-experienced RPG-ers. There are a lot of "flaws" that we fans often overlook that are obvious, even deal-breaking, for newcomers.

Just wondering what they would be? I actually had never played a RPG before playing FFVII. The closest I had ever been to an RPG was Zelda. I immediately went on a rampage for almost 8 years of buying anything square made based on how much I loved FFVII. I'd say now, there are 6 games square made that I can really say "I really like that game" FFVII, FFVIII, FFTactics, FFIII(DS) and Saga Frontier 1&2


While I couldn't ever get into IX ( I tried many times) I could see that being a good first FF for someone. It's got a lot of the classic FF elements and the better PS1 graphics. My roommates love the game. I just couldn't do it

My wife had a really hard time appreciating the graphics. There were also several points early in the game where it wasn't abundantly clear where to go or what to do, and that frustrated her at the time (she might be able to get over that now, having played more FFX/Skyrim). The at-times-goofy dialogue that we as fans love might be off-putting to a newcomer too, although I don't think it was that so much for her. With X, the voice acting and well-done story are more immediately engaging, and there's rarely confusion on where to go and what to do.