Final Fantasy VII? VIII? IX or X? which one do you think is the best?

REi_FoX · December 9th, 2001, 14:42

i dont know why i made this thread... well maybe i just want some opinion here my brother says its final VII but for me its Final VIII

so which one do you think is the best???:confused:

Jonys · December 9th, 2001, 14:59

I will not rate the graphics, sounds and things like that because they are always better in the newer game.....
For me, I think its FFVIII....
(I've all FF's since the 4th).....but for me the better one is FFVIII...

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REi_FoX · December 9th, 2001, 15:04

this is what my bro said about it "FFVII has a better and faster gaming than of FFVIII. you have to Draw magic in order to have good stats. 2nd you wont even use summon magic only Renkohozuken"

well i really do not use magic and summon coz Squalls Limit break hits 7500+ on my game (without Gameshark of course)

fujita · December 9th, 2001, 18:15

Hello everyone.
In my opinion, FFVII and FFVIII has their own advantages towards each other. Both are great games and this is what I think of it.

Why FFVII is better than FFVIII?
Simple battle system, the storyline is better, three optional bosses instead of one (Emmy, Ruby and Ultima), secret characters (Yuffie and Vincent), user friendly materia system, interesting subquests.

Why FFVIII is better than FFVII?
Variety of limit breaks (more interactive), very interesting searching-for-guardian quest (Odin, Cactuar, Eden etc.), easier to level up to maximum, five digit damage (Wham!!), addictive Triple Triad card game, Chocobo subquest (with Pocket Station).

In FFVII, character stats is determined by the game (unless you modified it). In FFVIII, the stats is determined by junctioning magic. The Renzokuken can deal max damage (9999) with a correct junctioning (no GS, no cheating). My conclusion, both are good games in their own way and term. I've already finished FFVII three times and FFVIII twice. And don't forget the FFIX. But I still think FFVI (FF3 in US) has the best storyline.
Thanks. Long live the RPGs.

Omegainf · December 9th, 2001, 18:34

FFIX is the best of them all... FFVII is awsome also but I HATE FFVIII... it should be forgotten by the FF fans

FireGL · December 9th, 2001, 18:44

actually it depends on the person who's playing you cant say it coz every one has its own opinion in this game

me? i like Tales of Destiny 2

(this is the game that made me involved in rpg)

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Zell · December 9th, 2001, 18:52

I vote for FF VIII , it was just better then the otheres , but i like them all !

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Jonys · December 9th, 2001, 19:03

For rei_fox:

This is an interesting subject....Put more games on it and u can make a pool....I think it would be more interesting........

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Zerthr · December 9th, 2001, 19:21

i remember those days when everyone's hating on ff8 but now everyone seems to think its the best one, except for some minor fews.. i think after u play it, over time u remember it and say, "damn, that's a good game" but during your gameplay its not much, because we compare games with the best games we ever played thats why we give it such a low rating

john2 · December 9th, 2001, 20:03

I haven't played FF9 yet but i have finished ff8,yeah it has better graphics and videos,it has some great moments (while the 2 Gardians are battling or when Rinoa is in space) BUT as i haven't finished ff7 (due to some problems,formats,etc) i gave it one more shot and i couldn't stop playing it.It's tha best ff (except off ff9 which i haven't played it yet and the upcoming ff10) and has better storyline than ff8.It's now my favourite ff (while in the past ff8 was my best ff game).

dpence · December 9th, 2001, 21:05

1) FFVII
2) FFIX
3) FFVIII (I just can't get into it, it's to boring)

ShinVegeta · December 9th, 2001, 23:15

I think ff6 is the best of all. Best story ever

1) ff6
2) ff7
3) ff9
4) ff8

liquid · December 9th, 2001, 23:44

I'll split this into 2 generations

FF 6 was techincally the best from the 16bit era. It employed more special effects than the previous 2 titles, and had no centralized character and the quest was non-linear after passing the floating continent stage. However I preferred Final Fantasy 4 a little more because the story focused around a central character. FF5 I completely disliked.

In the 32bit era, I really liked Final Fantasy 8 the most. It was a major departure from the series, the characters were more life-like, and it had a very serious tone to the game. FF 9 is a close second, the graphics are great, and is much more upbeat incomparison. FF 7 almost completely droped the ball towards the end.

Overall, I would say Final Fantasy 8 is my favorite FF game so far.

the order of things

1) FF 8
2) FF 9
3) FF 4
4) FF 6
5) FF 7
6) FF 5

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**Demigod** · December 9th, 2001, 23:47

I thought FF VII was cool. It was the first ever 3D final fantasy so it made quite an impression on me. I liked the simple, anime-style characters and the simple battle and materia system. FF VIII was more like a science fiction game than anything else. I didn't really like it; the battles were boring, summons too long, and it was horribly unbalanced (infinite limit breaks; Renzokuken + Lionheart anyone?). The realistic characters also didn't appeal to me. FF IX was much better but I hated the deformed look of the characters. The battles were somewhat slow-paced as well. And I don't know about anyone else, but I thought FF3 (Jap) was really good, and I'm among the small population of FF players who like FF5. I like old-school Final Fantasy games, with a medieval theme (where the only technological thing are airships), definite character classes and simple magic and summon effects. Nowadays it's too much focused on graphics and FMVs.

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**Shadow Lady** · December 9th, 2001, 23:50

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Originally posted by dpence
1) FFVII
2) FFIX
3) FFVIII (I just can't get into it, it's to boring)

FFVIII boring? I really think the boring FF is the FFIX, here´s my report: :P

FFIV = The best Storyline of the FF games
FFVII= The must Funny FF game and a simple battle system
FFIX = Great Graphics and sound
FFVIII = THE BEST FINAL FANTASY GAME EVER, Think on it, It have a great history line, but not as FFIV but is great, it have great graphics least than FFIX but is great, have a great music, middle simple battle system great limit breaks, etc...

FINAL FANTASY VIII ROCKS !!!!!!

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Takmadeus · December 10th, 2001, 01:27

I have to agree with Mr omega....

although FFIX is the latest one for PSx, it doesn't have aas good graphics as FFVIII, and it is not because they are bad, but becaise they are more sd (super deformer) stylysh, and FFVIII are more virtual (more human affined).....

FFVII is a really good game, but its sound and music is lousy, and there is no real difference between characters.... maybe we have to wait for a remake and then it will be my #1

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Sorrento · December 10th, 2001, 02:39

well... being a bit nostalgic:

1- FF3
2- FF7
3- FF8

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Sniper · December 10th, 2001, 02:56

this is my opinon:
FF7 and FF8 the best coz it's more toward adult,
FF9 to me suck big time, after I play FF8, coz it went right back to kiddy style, and I can't stand it.
I'm waiting for FFX to come out, it look so cool, but that mean I need to get a ps2, ARRGGGGGGHHHHH, *get a job you bum*

koolguy14 · December 10th, 2001, 03:17

In my opinion...

FF7: THE BEST FF game: awesome storyline, easiest to learn to play, and had the best themes
FF8: great game but needed more originality
FF9: not bad, but suited more for little kids...I thought it needed more interesting material for teens and adults and maybe a slightly more challenging optional boss.

Sylvan Sorrow · December 10th, 2001, 03:49

OK here is my vote.

FF6: Best plot, and BY VERY FAR best music. Nothing else even comes close to touching FF6's music IMO. Was listening to the ending theme last night on the OST, and its just unbelievable, incredible, my GF said she wanted to choreograph a ballet to it (At least the character themes part).

Then

2) FF8
Personally I loved this one, one of my fav parts was the ability to control critical strikes with squall.

3) FF4
First FF I ever played, at first I hated it, didn't understand it, but once I beat that damn mist dragon (you know, the first boss) I couldn't put the thing down. I was just in shock and so happy when everyone came together to fight the tower of babel too.

4) FF7/9
Only have played each of them once, I liked some things about FFF7 and somethings about FF9 better, still, can't decide til I play either of them more.

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December 9th, 2001, 18:15	#4
fujita Tiger of Jiang Dong Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inter Galactic & Dimensional Center Posts: 964	There are pros and contras Hello everyone. In my opinion, FFVII and FFVIII has their own advantages towards each other. Both are great games and this is what I think of it. Why FFVII is better than FFVIII? Simple battle system, the storyline is better, three optional bosses instead of one (Emmy, Ruby and Ultima), secret characters (Yuffie and Vincent), user friendly materia system, interesting subquests. Why FFVIII is better than FFVII? Variety of limit breaks (more interactive), very interesting searching-for-guardian quest (Odin, Cactuar, Eden etc.), easier to level up to maximum, five digit damage (Wham!!), addictive Triple Triad card game, Chocobo subquest (with Pocket Station). In FFVII, character stats is determined by the game (unless you modified it). In FFVIII, the stats is determined by junctioning magic. The Renzokuken can deal max damage (9999) with a correct junctioning (no GS, no cheating). My conclusion, both are good games in their own way and term. I've already finished FFVII three times and FFVIII twice. And don't forget the FFIX. But I still think FFVI (FF3 in US) has the best storyline. Thanks. Long live the RPGs.

December 9th, 2001, 20:03	#10
john2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 447	I think that FF7 is the best I haven't played FF9 yet but i have finished ff8,yeah it has better graphics and videos,it has some great moments (while the 2 Gardians are battling or when Rinoa is in space) BUT as i haven't finished ff7 (due to some problems,formats,etc) i gave it one more shot and i couldn't stop playing it.It's tha best ff (except off ff9 which i haven't played it yet and the upcoming ff10) and has better storyline than ff8.It's now my favourite ff (while in the past ff8 was my best ff game).

December 9th, 2001, 23:15	#12
ShinVegeta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3	ff6 it's better......... I think ff6 is the best of all. Best story ever 1) ff6 2) ff7 3) ff9 4) ff8

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December 9th, 2001, 14:42	#1
REi_FoX ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Fantasy ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 3,649	Final Fantasy VII? VIII? IX or X? which one do you think is the best? i dont know why i made this thread... well maybe i just want some opinion here my brother says its final VII but for me its Final VIII so which one do you think is the best???:confused:

December 9th, 2001, 14:59	#2
Jonys Not Invited Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Time Vortex Posts: 1,063	I will not rate the graphics, sounds and things like that because they are always better in the newer game..... For me, I think its FFVIII.... (I've all FF's since the 4th).....but for me the better one is FFVIII... __________________ I'm NoThInG ThAt I CaNnOt SaY "It is the nature that gives us our boundaries and nature that enforces them" - Eladamri, Lord of Leaves - ..::AGP::.. Web Community - Anime and Game Players - Web Community [sig=134] Come to AGP Black - Green (((AGP))) ...:::Black-Green:::... Last edited by Jonys; December 9th, 2001 at 15:01..

December 9th, 2001, 15:04	#3
REi_FoX ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Fantasy ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 3,649	this is what my bro said about it "FFVII has a better and faster gaming than of FFVIII. you have to Draw magic in order to have good stats. 2nd you wont even use summon magic only Renkohozuken" well i really do not use magic and summon coz Squalls Limit break hits 7500+ on my game (without Gameshark of course)

December 9th, 2001, 18:34	#5
Omegainf Penadinho Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 2,598	FFIX is the best of them all... FFVII is awsome also but I HATE FFVIII... it should be forgotten by the FF fans

December 9th, 2001, 18:44	#6
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,866	actually it depends on the person who's playing you cant say it coz every one has its own opinion in this game me? i like Tales of Destiny 2 (this is the game that made me involved in rpg) __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

December 9th, 2001, 18:52	#7
Zell The Sword Saint Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Death Zone Posts: 1,750	I vote for FF VIII , it was just better then the otheres , but i like them all ! __________________ Kuzuryusen ! God-like speed to attack all nine vital points in one stroke. Impossible to dodge and defend ! How want's to stop me E-Mail

December 9th, 2001, 19:03	#8
Jonys Not Invited Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Time Vortex Posts: 1,063	For rei_fox: This is an interesting subject....Put more games on it and u can make a pool....I think it would be more interesting........ __________________ I'm NoThInG ThAt I CaNnOt SaY "It is the nature that gives us our boundaries and nature that enforces them" - Eladamri, Lord of Leaves - ..::AGP::.. Web Community - Anime and Game Players - Web Community [sig=134] Come to AGP Black - Green (((AGP))) ...:::Black-Green:::...

December 9th, 2001, 19:21	#9
Zerthr A Wandering Cow Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: {::::> Posts: 415	i remember those days when everyone's hating on ff8 but now everyone seems to think its the best one, except for some minor fews.. i think after u play it, over time u remember it and say, "damn, that's a good game" but during your gameplay its not much, because we compare games with the best games we ever played thats why we give it such a low rating

December 9th, 2001, 21:05	#11
dpence Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,120	1) FFVII 2) FFIX 3) FFVIII (I just can't get into it, it's to boring)

December 9th, 2001, 23:44	#13
liquid Ebichu! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 2,091	I'll split this into 2 generations FF 6 was techincally the best from the 16bit era. It employed more special effects than the previous 2 titles, and had no centralized character and the quest was non-linear after passing the floating continent stage. However I preferred Final Fantasy 4 a little more because the story focused around a central character. FF5 I completely disliked. In the 32bit era, I really liked Final Fantasy 8 the most. It was a major departure from the series, the characters were more life-like, and it had a very serious tone to the game. FF 9 is a close second, the graphics are great, and is much more upbeat incomparison. FF 7 almost completely droped the ball towards the end. Overall, I would say Final Fantasy 8 is my favorite FF game so far. the order of things 1) FF 8 2) FF 9 3) FF 4 4) FF 6 5) FF 7 6) FF 5 Last edited by liquid; December 9th, 2001 at 23:49..

December 9th, 2001, 23:47	#14
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,332	I thought FF VII was cool. It was the first ever 3D final fantasy so it made quite an impression on me. I liked the simple, anime-style characters and the simple battle and materia system. FF VIII was more like a science fiction game than anything else. I didn't really like it; the battles were boring, summons too long, and it was horribly unbalanced (infinite limit breaks; Renzokuken + Lionheart anyone?). The realistic characters also didn't appeal to me. FF IX was much better but I hated the deformed look of the characters. The battles were somewhat slow-paced as well. And I don't know about anyone else, but I thought FF3 (Jap) was really good, and I'm among the small population of FF players who like FF5. I like old-school Final Fantasy games, with a medieval theme (where the only technological thing are airships), definite character classes and simple magic and summon effects. Nowadays it's too much focused on graphics and FMVs. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 4096 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 120 GB OCZ RevoDrive PCI-E SSD & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) PSU: Nexus 1000 Watt PSU OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) Proud millionaire folder of the NGEmu folding team Last edited by Demigod; December 9th, 2001 at 23:53..

December 10th, 2001, 01:27	#16
Takmadeus Translator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In real life Posts: 4,057	I have to agree with Mr omega.... although FFIX is the latest one for PSx, it doesn't have aas good graphics as FFVIII, and it is not because they are bad, but becaise they are more sd (super deformer) stylysh, and FFVIII are more virtual (more human affined)..... FFVII is a really good game, but its sound and music is lousy, and there is no real difference between characters.... maybe we have to wait for a remake and then it will be my #1 __________________ Made with the GIMP

December 10th, 2001, 02:39	#17
Sorrento Sirene Scale Shogun Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Santafe de Bogota, Colombia Posts: 182	well... being a bit nostalgic: 1- FF3 2- FF7 3- FF8 __________________ Sorrento An EmuManiaC Athlon XP 2800+, MSI K7N2 DELTA2 MoBo, 512MB PC3200 Kingston Ram, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra 3, 80 and 60 Maxtor Diamond 3 HDD, LG-32x10x40x CDRW, Pioneer DVD 104-F

December 10th, 2001, 02:56	#18
Sniper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 460	this is my opinon: FF7 and FF8 the best coz it's more toward adult, FF9 to me suck big time, after I play FF8, coz it went right back to kiddy style, and I can't stand it. I'm waiting for FFX to come out, it look so cool, but that mean I need to get a ps2, ARRGGGGGGHHHHH, get a job you bum

December 10th, 2001, 03:17	#19
koolguy14 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 9	In my opinion... FF7: THE BEST FF game: awesome storyline, easiest to learn to play, and had the best themes FF8: great game but needed more originality FF9: not bad, but suited more for little kids...I thought it needed more interesting material for teens and adults and maybe a slightly more challenging optional boss.

December 10th, 2001, 03:49	#20
Sylvan Sorrow The weeping forest Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: not sure, lost Posts: 1,083	OK here is my vote. FF6: Best plot, and BY VERY FAR best music. Nothing else even comes close to touching FF6's music IMO. Was listening to the ending theme last night on the OST, and its just unbelievable, incredible, my GF said she wanted to choreograph a ballet to it (At least the character themes part). Then 2) FF8 Personally I loved this one, one of my fav parts was the ability to control critical strikes with squall. 3) FF4 First FF I ever played, at first I hated it, didn't understand it, but once I beat that damn mist dragon (you know, the first boss) I couldn't put the thing down. I was just in shock and so happy when everyone came together to fight the tower of babel too. 4) FF7/9 Only have played each of them once, I liked some things about FFF7 and somethings about FF9 better, still, can't decide til I play either of them more. __________________ "Death isn't the handicap it used to be" -Lister, "Red Dwarf" "I can live through anything, even death, but Ill never get out of life alive." Thanks to Philia for her really talented drawing of Cecil (past avatar), vister her art thread Here Check out www.slightlydark.com good non-liscenced game music. formerly known as Ryoga.