Was that really necessary? No. There's nothing wrong with asking fellow Final Fantasy players for a bit of advice on which game to play next. Besides, this isn't a huge, life-altering decision that he's making. I'm sure we've all been in a similar situation anyways!

I'd go with VIII. Just because that is my favourite. Although X-2 is fun, so if you'd rather play something lighthearted and fast, that would be a good choice.