Quote Originally Posted by Christmas
You really should play FF VIII. Just look at how they introduce each other.

ROFL!

If you're looking for a great storyline, a fantasy setting and an old school style battle system with 4 characters and fixed classes, I'd go for Final Fantasy IX. If you're looking for a more realistic (and maybe cinematic) setting, a love story you can either love or hate (depends on the person, and also his/her mood) and a battle system where you draw, draw and draw spells, and tap boost (or just watch GF summon sequences that take 0.5-2 minutes), go for Final Fantasy VIII. And if you're looking for a decent plot, characters who you can either love or hate and a fun and fast FFV-style job/ability system, Final Fantasy X-2 is a great way to go.