Never played Final Fantasy - With which game should I start?

[Polaris]

Actually, I think you should start with FFIX. I think that one's the best to start with.

No way he woulg get scared with those characters!

[Ultima Shadow]

No way he woulg get scared with those characters!

Well, I think it's easier to learn how FFIX works than how the FFVII materia system and FFVIII junctioning system works + I think he should play FFVII, FFVIII or FFIX before any of the older ones. Just my thougths...
But maybe you'r rigth... Queen Brahne is really scary.

[metCloud]

... Queen Brahne is really scary.

:joey:

I dont know what game technically has better graphics but I like FFIX's graphics a whole lot more than FFVIII.

[Sefie1999AD]

FFVI and FFIX might be good FFs to start with if you're planning to play the entire series. They have lots of traditional FF elements and a good, involving storyline. I think playing them can make people appreciate the earlier FFs better. However, if you just want to play good stand-alone games and don't care about the rest of the series, then play FFVII and possibly FFVIII. My personal suggestion would be to play FFIX. For more advice, check this thread.

[Giga Guess]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here, and risk getting flamed BIG TIME. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. It's simple, it'll let you get the hang of looking for holes, and what not, it's remarkably linear, and the locations of all the items (Like the areas, not the specific locales) are all in the instruction book.

[escobert]

VII. Best game of the series.

[Giga Guess]

This is true. Best story. Best battle system. FFMQ helps just get the feet wet, y'know?

[Ultima Shadow]

This is true. Best story. Best battle system. FFMQ helps just get the feet wet, y'know?

That's just a matter of opinion. I, myself think the classic FFIV-FFIX ATB is the best battle system + FFVII has the best story... just matter of opinion.

[SomethingBig]

FFVII is a bit too complicated for a complete newbie. Try FFIX. That has a medium difficulty and is very fun to the last drop.

[Az Lionheart]

start with 9 it is so easy.
then go for 7+8 they rule(so does 10)

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

Actually, I'm going to suggest FF Chronicles (FFIV). System-wise, it's pretty simple since characters learn spells with levels and don't require any specific items (Materia, Espers, etc. etc.). Really, the only thing you have to worry about is keeping your characters with good weapons. Also, the game is fairly challenging (see: Having a party of mainly Wizards with crappy MP levels who can't do even decent attack damage for a good part of the game).

[aeris2001x2]

FFVII is a bit too complicated for a complete newbie. Try FFIX. That has a medium difficulty and is very fun to the last drop.

but most ff fans before the old school joined via ffVII(and me) and i personally had no problems with it. not to mention it seems most ppl first ff becomes there fav so my bias says pick ffVII! LOL.

i would also recommend ffVI. imho 6 and 7 are the ff games apart from the rest that r even greater then genius. they are divine, they are so good they move the very heavens with there power.

[Ultima Shadow]

but most ff fans before the old school joined via ffVII(and me) and i personally had no problems with it. not to mention it seems most ppl first ff becomes there fav so my bias says pick ffVII! LOL.

Well my first FF was FFVIII but I still think FFVII is the best. I always think that the best FF for a newbie is the one that's the easiest to learn... maybe I'm underating the newbies intelligence?

i would also recommend ffVI. imho 6 and 7 are the ff games apart from the rest that r even greater then genius. they are divine, they are so good they move the very heavens with there power.

Couldn't have said it better myself...
But many of the FFs ARE divine while FFVI + FFVII is... well... the absolute most perfect creations of the universe.

[FightClubFan#47]

hey. I've played final fantasy 7 and 8 and im gonna buy another one. wich one should i buy. oh and i have a ps2. and i put my question in this thread so i didnt have to start another one on the same subject.

[SomethingBig]

then go for 7+8 they rule(so does 10)

Blasphemy! When you do get a PS2, or PS3, when it comes out, never get FFX. Man, I don't want you going on the dark-side. FFX epitomizes boring, linear gameplay! Don't do it, friend!