I'm new to FF: With which game should I start?

[Quezacotl]

Hi, I am new to FF and to these forums. The only RPG's I have played so far are Chrono Trigger (passed it), FF8 (I'm on disc 3) and the Zelda games, although I am not sure if they are rpg's. Well, anyways, which FF is a nice choice to play. ..I've heard that a lot of people hate FF8, but I love it, so on that note, I am very open to all the FF's...even the old NES ones. Well, thanks for your help.

[Rengori]

FF1, FF2, FF3 (rom only), FF4, FF5, FF6, FF7, FF9, FF10, FF10-2, FF11, and if you can preorder it, FF12.

[MoonZapdos]

If you wanna start playing Final Fantasy, you should start by FF1. You can either download the NES rom or the GBA rom, or buy those I mentioned or the Playstation version.

[Cruise Control]

10

[MoonZapdos]

Well, yeah, if he wants to start by the best ones.

[Ryth]

FFVII, FFIX, or FFX.

[rubah]

I started with ff5. It's very middling and probably will give you the best introduction.

It's decently easy, you have a lot of fun with job classes, yet you can still save teh best for last.

Which is why you ff7 fans oughtn't suggest he start with ff7.
Geeze, have some restraint people.

And I wouldn't start with ff1 unless you're expected to be fighting. a lot. and maybe get boredxD

Oh, and since you like ff8, play X 8 is my favorite and X is right behind it ^_^

[Khaotic]

Honestly, I'm going to suggest FF7 simply because, well, its a great game, and since the sequel is coming out in a couple months, best get 7 out of the way.

[Quezacotl]

Thanks for the advice! I guess I am going to start with V and then VII...VII just because the sequel is coming out soon and I want to be able to watch the movie and understand what's happening.

[ZuZu]

I started from FF7 and it was great !

Welcome newbie

[Ryudo, Zell's evil twin]

i say you should start ff7 as nothing has come close to its brilliance, i'd start a playstation one first nothing older than ff7 i think you should get into ff games before you start playin the older ones

[Dreddz]

It would be nice to do it from I to X-2, but you should probably start with FFVII-X
One of them, there all the 3D ones, and the better ones. I dont recommened a 2D on, except VI to start with
But start off with a a 3D game ( I recommened FFVII ( Best FF ) )

[Wuggly Blight]

I would aviod the 10 series, it will kill your love for the game before you even started. 5 perhaps but must plays are 6 and 7.

[BG-57]

Consider FF Tactics as well. I was a little hesitant to buy it at first, but it's an excellent game in every respect.

[crazybayman]

Don't forget 6.

Download the ROM for FF6. If I were you I'd do it in this order:

FFVII (just to get it out of the way before Advent Children comes out)
FFI
FFII
FFIII
FF Mystic Quest
FFIV
FFV
FFVI
FFIX
FFX

Just rent FFX-2 to try it, and see what you think. IMO the game is complete crap, a disgrace to the FF series. FFX however is great.