Quote Originally Posted by Forsaken Lover View Post
The question is does FFX rival or surpass VII?
In the West, I'd have to say "no". But you are right, FF10 is widely popular here in the West, still. Top 2? Not sure. I think it sorta depends on what you expose yourself to to really gauge it properly? Like, I see more FF12 cosplay than FF10. I see more collectors w/ statues/figures of FF8 characters than FF10. I also see more analysis video essays on FF8 than FF10. Pseudo-ironically, I also believe I see more ppl troutting on FF12 and FF8 than any other pre-FF13 FF lol. And, to be fair, collectibles, cosplay, etc could reflect things other than simply "popularity".

I do know from my own experiences w/ friends and I believe sales, too, that FFX was massively popular at the time of its release. Not sure how its popularity has aged, but apparently just fine.