dcj123 wrote:
...I want to start getting into Final Fantasy more, I have guide that recommends which versions to go with for each game. Do you agree with this list?
It mostly depends on what kind of graphics you like, how you want to play the games, and what console is most convenient for you.
I and II, PSX version has the best graphics and probably sound. PSP versions redid all the graphics in "high def", and I don't really care for the look, but maybe you don't mind. GBA version has slightly lower quality music, and the color palette was brightened a little, but I think this version of FF2 is supposed to have the most bonus content after you beat the game. Big negative, though, is that GBA FF1 only lets you play in Easy mode. The only patch I could find to fix it, also adds a TON of other changes, so it's nowhere near a vanilla experience.
I, II and III, personally I find the original NES/Famicom versions to have the most nostalgia, but YMMV, and PSP/GBA is a lot easier to take on the road.
I was really bummed that III got cancelled for the GBA =/ I might get around to playing the 3D version on the DS someday, but I want to beat the Famicom original first (there's two different translations for it).
IV on the Playstation?? No way. It runs on a poor SNES emulator, terrible audio, adds far too much load time, and the re-translation not very good, sneaking in cringeworthy dated pop culture references. The original US SNES release is nowhere near as bad as everyone says, and I really like that they changed it so that you have a lot less items clogging up your inventory that only cure one status effect. The GBA version has some annoying lag issues (even after fan patches) but I suffered through it because it was the only way I could play it at work. I like that the graphics have just a subtle touch-up, and of course they added bonus stuff after the game.
V and VI, toss-up for me between original SNES and fan-patched GBA. Though I don't much care for FF6, or any game after that.
I also want to add that, personally, I find the "after game bonus content" in all of the remakes to be kind of pointless. I've played through some of I and IV, and it didn't hold my attention for very long. Haven't gotten around to the bonus quest of II yet.
dcj123 wrote:
which game should I start with? I have played Final Fantasy 1 on the PSP and thats about it.
I don't think it really matters, since most of them don't connect. Most people will probably tell you that IV, VI or VII is "the best one".
Kuraudo777 wrote:
However, I've heard that the PC port of VII has loads of glitches and game breaking bugs, so...
The original one, or the Steam version?
If the newer one is buggy, I'd say stick with the original PSX version if you have a way to play it. Besides, I don't think you'd really need mods if you've never played the game before (but there are a few for the Playstation version).
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