Let's say you have a friend who has never played Final Fantasy before but would like to start. Let's also say that they have played some RPGs before, but not many. Which FF game do you recommend for them to play?
Which FF is the best for newcomers to the series?
Let's say you have a friend who has never played Final Fantasy before but would like to start. Let's also say that they have played some RPGs before, but not many. Which FF game do you recommend for them to play?
Probably depends on personal interest. I'd say VII, IX, or X. They're all fairly easy and straightforward and they represent the series well
A lot of people got into it through VII, but X might be a great choice due to all the tutorials early on. V is simple enough to pick up & the job system is easy to learn. I'd have them try XII if they're already familiar w/ MMORPG style games, but for the most part wouldn't introduce anyone right to that.
If you're talking about a kid, you might have them try Mystic Quest.
I'd probably say FFX. There's a lot to do, but it's all relatively straight forward and easy to follow. The sphere grid can be a little confusing to start out with, but it doesn't take long to get used to. I wouldn't say that it's the best Final Fantasy game, but it's a good introduction to the series...
After X, probably VII, IX and IV.
I would agree with Final Fantasy X as a very good introduction to the series. It also depends on how willing they are to put up with aged graphics - while Final Fantasy VII is an obvious choice, people may be put off with the dated graphics. This also makes Final Fantasy X a good choice (particularly the remaster).
I'd have to know the person beforehand and have a feel of what they were looking for, but just as a blind shot I'd recommend FF4. It's very straightforward and generally solid, with a decent story and battle mechanics.
Depends what they were looking for. If they're into 16-bit gaming I'd probably say FFVI. If they like whimsical 32-bit games, FFIX sounds right. If they want something a bit grittier, FFVII. If they want something more modern, the FFX remake or the inevitable FFXII remake (we all know it's coming) maybe. My first game in the series was FFIV and on the whole I don't have any regrets for it but I don't think it would come off so well for a modern gamer. If they have to start with that I'd recommend the DS version.
I'd probably go with X.
Final fantasy ii or vi if the person is a star wars fan.
Final fantasy VII or VIII if the person is emotional or shy
FF X and FF X2 if the person is into dancing or soccer.
I'd have to go with X. Cloud and the rest of the characters, along with the story, in FFVII were awesome! But for me, I picked up X and completed it. I simply couldn't put it down! at the time, I wasn't really into RPGs either! something about the cut scene animations and the feeling of hearing an actual voice come out of the television for the characters to talk was pretty cool! it's been years and I haven't looked back.I was so new to RPGs that I had to purchase a guide. Thing was the size of an encyclopedia volume!
the characters in IX are more "fantasy" though. so if they were into the fantasy aspects of things, I'd probably recommend IX.
FFVII, IX, or XII depending on personality
FFIX is what I would give newcomer as first FF game. Since it's pretty much homage to all classic FF themes nicely coated in the best (or close to best) FFIX graphics.
IV or VII. Both are solid games, easy, straightforward and can easily hook you on the series.
VII is just the best
If I persinally had played X first, I wouldn't be a member of this site and would never have played another FF. I absolutely cannot stand that damn game. Nobody should enjoy hearing that whiny ass Tidus bitch and moan all day long.
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. (Speaking from experience with my wife here.) I agree that X is a solid one, because it combines solid graphics (even more so if you go the remake route), engaging story, and complex but tractable combat mechanics. VI and IX are pretty good beginner FF too. I would never start someone with IV (too hard), V (too complex), VIII (too far removed from the rest of the series), XII (awesome, but also pretty far out) or XIII (too modern and linear).
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