Favorite Final Fantasies

[MilleFeuille]

By and far Final Fantasy Tactics is my favorite. I love the complex political story that it told, and the job system was top notch.

After that I'd say it's a tie between 4 and 1. 4 had an excellent story, and very likable characters. 1 was interesting both for the story, and the fact that you could impose your own challenges (i.e. 4 white mage party).

[ARoy]

By and far Final Fantasy Tactics is my favorite. I love the complex political story that it told, and the job system was top notch.

This times graham's number

WoTL only made it better. I was disappointed by the attempted sequel and despite trying to play the second one several times, could never get past the first few missions. Didn't try the third one (I think there's a third one?)

FF7 was my first, so I remember it fondly as well.

[Holland]

1) FFIX: For me this is FF in its most classic Form, awesome leveling system, lots of sidequests and secret things to find, great story.
2)FFX: Incredible way of combining futuristic elements with classic FF settings like hidden castles and dungeons etc. One of the best FF stories in my opinion, even better than IX, amazing combat system (You could use all characters! in a single fight)
3) XIII: FF story could not have been portrayed perfectly without the technology we have now, with impressive cut scenes and facial expressions, Incredible combat system, though of course, having full access to it only close to the end of the game is a downside, lots of things to do once the game opened up and you were through with the amazing story.
4) IV: Kain and Cecil are some of the best characters for me. a lot of different places to travel, basic FF combat system which is a plus.
5)VI: Amazing story, one of the best, along with X, top notch battle system
6)VII and VIII, though at the end of the list, these are still amazing FF's, but from my top FF's, you might realize that I prefer clearly defined jobs in my characters.
7)X-2, I consider this FF a great addition to the story, everyone wanted more after completing FFX, I compare this to Zelda Majoras Mask, Not so great in the story telling, but the sheer scope of side activities, multiple percentage of completion for the ending, Great job system make it a fine example for a FF

Never was able to play XII, I feel its a lost for me, because probably never will. The idea that anyone can do anything like VIII doesnt entice me that much, I'd play it for the story of course and for the wonderful locations that I have seen while watching my friend play through it, which he put close to two hundred hours into that game.

Ah yes, XI. for me XI like IX has all the FF elements the game should have. clearly defined jobs, excellent story through out the expansions, tons of quests, great tactical combat system, to certain extent, chocobos, airships, ultimate weapons, it has all.