OK so maybe this might become a new thing from me, a regular IMHO list every now and again, rather than spend hours (and even days) trying to think of an interesting topic to bring up or discuss.
So our Debut List is going to be of one of my Favorite series of all time; Final Fantasy. Lets start with the top 5 Best!
5. Final Fantasy VIII
I love this game. the first time i played through it, the junction system confused the HELL out of me. However multiple plays since that initial time has led me to find it a very clever game. You see, i thought it was too hard, until i used a GF's ability to refine healing items into spells, and then junctioned the spells to my Characters HP and hey presto! over 1000 HP THIS early in the game. I soon realized the same process could be applied to your other stats, assuming you had unlocked them with the right GF equipped. Love this game :)
4. Final Fantasy I
Now, im talking about the PSX remake, which just looks a lot better than the original and has some awesome music (not that the original is bad, i just haven't played that version). Though it may not be amazingly story driven, and there maybe times where you are left completely stumped as to what to do next, it was still an addictive game, and with choice of what team to have at the start, gave you quite a large customization over game play, (i had a warrior, fighter, black and white mage so it was nicely balanced). It also saw the beginning of the hidden 'super boss' which carried on into most future games; Warmech!
3. Final Fantasy X
What can i say? it has everything a FF could want. Amazing graphics, gripping story, so much 'play value' (i clocked in at 208 hours and i still hadn't maxed out everything, maybe im just slow...), interesting characters, a good battle system and simply awe inspiring music. Nuff said :)
2. Final Fantasy VSPOILER
Some may ask why i put this one as 2nd. I love FF5, i think its a very clever game in that you have only 4 (5) playable characters. So rather then having to switch parties every other save point so you can train up your 7th 8th and 9th character, it just kept it to the 4 (5 because of Krille.. but she just replaces Galuf). And there was always so much to do with each character, and the customization after you had learned various skills from a job, can be mixed and matched with others, to give you almost complete control over any given situation, assuming you play your cards right. Also the final boss music is my Personal favorite. And lets not forget super-bosses Omega and Shinryu (how many of you were like WTF when it was him who popped out of that chest, and not treasure D: )
*drum roll*
and at number one....
1. Final Fantasy VI
Others may disagree with my choice for number 1. But I've NEVER come across such a game with such a strong assortment of characters, each with an in depth back story that threatens to pull my heart strings at almost every turn. And there's so much to look out for! Hidden this! Hidden That! if you don't have a specific character in your party then you will miss out on some dialogue which explains their story more in depth. its clever and funny, the music is awesome and Kefka simply has to be one of the Best villains ever, and the end boss music 'Dancing Mad' is a simple work of art! The graphics and scenery are like eye candy, never have i seen a game that I've just wanted to play for hours and hours on end. It sticks to traditional FF guidelines (Levels, learn as you go kinda thing) as well as adding its own elements that make this, In My Honest Opinion, the Best Final Fantasy To date. :)
COMING SOON
IMHO The Top Five Worst Final Fantasy Games.
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