FFXIV named "worst FF ever" by IGN.

[Merylstryfe]

...Did they ever play FFII? Beating up your own players in order to level was the dumbest mechanic in a RPG ever.

But, I guess considering the state of the game its fair to say this was the worst release, even though MMO's are completely different beasts than single player RPG's. I guess my issue with this is that I personally look at the story, and for that reason I'd rank them as FFXII, FFXI, and then FFXIV.

Now, I know that sounds a bit crazy but realistically, EVERY FF game basically revolves around the idea of a bunch of outcasts fighting an evil bent on destroying the world, at least the 3 I mentioned throw in political intrigue and other unique plot devices. It's not that the other Final Fantasy's are good or bad (FFIV is my favorite old school FF, FFIX is my favorite PS era FF), but the plots are kinda the same with a different setting.

[Zantetsuken]

...Did they ever play FFII? Beating up your own players in order to level was the dumbest mechanic in a RPG ever.
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^^ I couldn't agree with this more. ^^

FFII was so horrible, most people forget it even existed.

IGN made a good call on FFVI though, that game is the star of the series. FFXII (intl Zodiac) and FFIX round out the top 3 in my book.

The Worst:

• FFII - worst leveling system, forgettable story and characters. I'm surprised the series survived it.
• FFXIII - The first 60% is a mind-numbing chore, and the last 40% doesn't come close to making up for it.
• FFX - almost as linear as FFXIII, but they hide it better, also the story beats FFXIII's