It has probably the strongest characterization of all the games. If FF4 got a current gen remake, it would still hold up due to the (crazy) story and characters. Besides 4, only 7 and 10 have characters that stood the test of time.
Pretty much defined the series narratives going forward. I got it on Wii Virtual console thinking it was going to be a paper thin grind fest and I got one of the best hero’s journey stories in gaming history.
I like V the most but IV was pretty good. The moon was pretty cool, and the characters were good but I wish characters would stay dead if they're going to die
Start with the SNES/Pixel old school version. Try to play a version that's based on the PS1/JP release though because the US original is piss easy.
If you really enjoyed it move straight onto the DS/3D remake. Consider that version an expert mode of the game. It's way more difficult and adds an interesting character building mechanic.
The psp version is cool but last i treid itkept corrupting my saves. Said frick it and frick me and started playing ff2 istead and it kinda sucks due to moronly high encounters
Yeah PSP version gets a lot of flak for its art style but I didn't think it was too bad. It's also the best way to play The After Years if you really want to, but I wouldn't recommend it.
I got it for my collection and just curiosity on all the remakes as i had only played the anthology version before. Truth told i like the psp ff games but i see why some may not.
>first time playing it >went in blind >spent hours power leveling in the early game because love that shit >"cecil, you must into a redemption to become teh pallyz" >[level 1] >mfw
I didn't mind having to level his ass up again, but I wish I had known that shit would happen. I also wish I had known you could miss twincast and not get it again.
>play FF2 SNES >Enjoy the game largely because it's a well paced adventure >look up how butchered it was >Every other version has a much higher encounter rate though
I guess I'm glad I played this one first, but god damn.
Looking back the idea of a rotating cast before finally settling on a final group near the very end was cool. Was like FF2s fourth party member but with a bigger scope.
If you like the 3D graphics it has voice acting and cutscenes and stuff, combat has been made harder too. But honestly, I personally wouldn't play that game in particular if I wanted something challenging. I'd say reserve it for an eventual replay since the PSP version is also a really good way to experience the game.
you're right anon, but the world isn't ready to accept the truth
Oh, looks like you posted the shit one by accident.
I can understand thinking it's a weaker entry, but calling it shit is insane.
It's ironically the 4th best FF, after V, VI and IX, with VII coming after it
As far as the Final Fantasy USA series goes, Final Fantasy USA is the best one.
Suprisingly the correct order anon
Rydia is the best Final Fantasy character, growth wise. Pretty great character.
that's not FF6
Eh the gameplay is too moronicly linear. You basically don't have any input on how you build your party and party members.
You do in the GBA port but only for the final dungeon.
So what, it's fun
it's fun but not as fun as the titles that came before or after it
I think the only Final Fantasies I had more fun with were VII and IX tbh
You just want to frick kid rydia, don't you anon
Maybe not the best but in the top 3
Sequels are shit tho
finally someone understands
6 > 5 > 4 > all other FF.
This but 5 > 1 > 4 instead.
It has probably the strongest characterization of all the games. If FF4 got a current gen remake, it would still hold up due to the (crazy) story and characters. Besides 4, only 7 and 10 have characters that stood the test of time.
Pretty much defined the series narratives going forward. I got it on Wii Virtual console thinking it was going to be a paper thin grind fest and I got one of the best hero’s journey stories in gaming history.
I like V the most but IV was pretty good. The moon was pretty cool, and the characters were good but I wish characters would stay dead if they're going to die
V, VII and XII were better. IV's story is generic, archetypal, paint by numbers tripe that even VI blows out of the water.
yeah but it's fun
also vi is overrated as frick
>IV
>fun
>one of the most barebones games to exist
lol
it's fun though
>final boss is a literally who that appears in the last minute
yeah, FF is kinda infamous for that.
FF3, FF4, FF8, FF9, FF13 all do that
FF15 if you count the real badguy (Bahamut) being revealed in Ardyn's DLC
Why can’t Square ever decide on whether Bahamut is good or evil. It seems like he’s been evil more times then he’s been good like FF1 and FFIV.
Hes neither, just an butthole.
FF1 arguably counts, there were no hints at Garland being behind everything IIRC
Which FF4 should I play?
Start with the SNES/Pixel old school version. Try to play a version that's based on the PS1/JP release though because the US original is piss easy.
If you really enjoyed it move straight onto the DS/3D remake. Consider that version an expert mode of the game. It's way more difficult and adds an interesting character building mechanic.
The psp version is cool but last i treid itkept corrupting my saves. Said frick it and frick me and started playing ff2 istead and it kinda sucks due to moronly high encounters
Yeah PSP version gets a lot of flak for its art style but I didn't think it was too bad. It's also the best way to play The After Years if you really want to, but I wouldn't recommend it.
I got it for my collection and just curiosity on all the remakes as i had only played the anthology version before. Truth told i like the psp ff games but i see why some may not.
A game so good it has two great versions and I can't tell you exactly which one I like more.
>first time playing it
>went in blind
>spent hours power leveling in the early game because love that shit
>"cecil, you must into a redemption to become teh pallyz"
>[level 1]
>mfw
I didn't mind having to level his ass up again, but I wish I had known that shit would happen. I also wish I had known you could miss twincast and not get it again.
You were so close
One of the worst Final Fantasies, worst JRPGs and worst SNES games ever made. it is an unbelievably bad game.
>play FF2 SNES
>Enjoy the game largely because it's a well paced adventure
>look up how butchered it was
>Every other version has a much higher encounter rate though
I guess I'm glad I played this one first, but god damn.
Looking back the idea of a rotating cast before finally settling on a final group near the very end was cool. Was like FF2s fourth party member but with a bigger scope.
That's not X.
10 is the best
what if you had to frick a legal age, same proportion palom and porom at the same time
that'd be pretty cool I think
Well one of those options is homosexual so itd be a sin
It's good but I hated the final dungeon. It made up a third of my playtime, up until that point it was a perfectly paced adventure.
that's not tactics
Should I play the 3D remakes or no
First time
if you like a challenge, it's a lot harder than any other version
If you like the 3D graphics it has voice acting and cutscenes and stuff, combat has been made harder too. But honestly, I personally wouldn't play that game in particular if I wanted something challenging. I'd say reserve it for an eventual replay since the PSP version is also a really good way to experience the game.
are there any FF games without the scifi magitek bullshit?
I-III
>scifi magitek bullshit?
kind of a very broad spectrum