What Should be your FIRST Final Fantasy?

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New to the Final Fantasy Series? Here's a list of GREAT starting points in the franchise!
Resonant Arc - What Is The Spirit Of Final Fantasy? - open.spotify.com/episode/5jEd...
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Are the Final Fantasy games Connected?
02:21 - What is Final Fantasy?
03:24 - This is a list of the BEST Entry Points
04:31 - Entry Game #1
06:49 - Entry Game #2
09:40 - Entry Game #3
12:22 - Entry Game #4
14:50 - Entry Game #5
18:03 - Entry Game #6
20:09 - Entry Game #7
22:56 - Entry Game #8
25:01 - What Order Should You Play the Final Fantasy games?
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@fernandonovosad4533 11 ай бұрын

When I was 15 or so I was told I had a brain tumor , had to go for like 3 surgeries high chance to not make it, my dad got me a ps1 and I remember playing all through ff7 during those times .so ff7 has a special place in my heart .

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

That's a great story! Glad you're still with us man!

@callumdrew 21 күн бұрын

That's incredible. How was your recovery from that?

@scissors0009 11 ай бұрын

To me, there is no better entry point than X. It might not have the best characters, the best story, or the best magic/ability mechanics, but the battle system is about as relaxed as it gets. Its presentation has aged incredibly well so there isn't a generational disconnect, and nothing about it is so convoluted as to make it unapproachable.

@phillystevesteak6982 Ай бұрын

I think the magic ability mechanics are actually really strong. Stronger than most FFs. I'm surprised you didn't feel that way.

@callsignfatbeard2637 26 күн бұрын

Final fantasy 7 was the only big, complex game I ever played with my father. I was only 6 when it came out, and he actually used it as an opportunity to help me learn to read. I can’t say I understood too much about what was happening at that age, but it holds a special place for me because of the time spent playing it with the old man. Really good memories.

@g.u.959 11 ай бұрын

My first that I started was X and I fell in love. I then started going numerically and finished 1 and 2 before X, but I’ve been working my way through and it’s been fascinating so far. Just started FF4 on GBA and I’ve been loving it! (100%ing 3 on DS was… a very long process. Pixel Remaster is the way to go there, oi vey.) Great video, I think a lot of good points were hit on! Will probably give 16 a shot once I finish 4, I’m very intrigued with how it’s going to be!

@itsallenwow 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate how you break down the “story first” vs “gameplay first” type suggestions. As someone who has a fair bit of experience with jrpgs from other companies, I consider myself very much a gameplay focused person. So V looks like a great place for me to start, after initially not loving my limited tries to the series in the past. Great video!

@Duckman8213 16 күн бұрын

Over the past year since May 2023 I have played and platinumed Ff1-10, 10-2, 12, 13, 7 Remake/Rebirth, Crisis Core and 16. Currently working on 13-2 then Lightning Returns and 15.

@aaronlefebre5060 11 ай бұрын

I got my start with Final Fantasy with 6 all the way back on the SNES in the 90s, and have pretty much never stopped playing FF ever since. Played all of them, and I'm totally looking forward to 16!

@gJonii 10 ай бұрын

I started with 7, played 4-6 a few years after, and played everything except MMO's until 13 came out... That was when I decided this series is no longer for me. Some people like 13, but to me 13 was a borderline scam and fraud. It was not only terrible, it was terrible by design, design that's been part of the series ever since from what I've seen. I did play enough 15 to know they continued that path, and I actually played 7 remake fully. It was about what I expected. 13 done better, but the fundamental structure of "narrow corridor with very cheaply made busywork to distract player and make them spend more time to bloat playtime" is still there. 7Remake does improve the formula and for whatever reason, 90% of the time they nailed the character work, so it's

@elleeVee 5 ай бұрын

@@gJonii no one asked bro, 13 is the best one 👍

@phillystevesteak6982 Ай бұрын

@@elleeVeedelusional

@phillystevesteak6982 Ай бұрын

@@gJoniiI'm with you 100%. Been playing final fantasy since mid 90s. 13 felt like betrayel. Honestly even 12 felt nothing like final fantasy in tone, story, characters, and music - but at least 12 was still a fantastic jrpg.

@gJonii Ай бұрын

@@phillystevesteak6982 I always say, VII is my favorite Final Fantasy, IX is the best Final Fantasy(though many would say VI instead), and XII is the best game in FF series. I really was hoping to get more of XII. It was such an awesome game. Not really a Final Fantasy title perhaps, tho? To me IX nailed the FF formula, the archeotypical FF game, with the formula perfected. XII didn't compete with that, it went its own brilliant way, and I loved every moment of it.

@aarondaniel9 11 ай бұрын

FFX is always my answer. Its the first one that feels like the modern age of FF but gives you an idea of what it might be like to go back to the earlier games.

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

It's an excellent blend of old and new-school FF!

@nathank2289 11 ай бұрын

The overactive random battles, terrible broken minigames, annoying protagonist and downer ending stop me from recommending it to newcomers.

@g.u.959 11 ай бұрын

⁠@@nathank2289I think that’s a bit of a moot point. Protagonist is subjective, there’s many a guide out for minigames (and they’re optional, you don’t have to even win the first blitzball game) and… random encounters are just part of RPGs? Like, everything prior to X has them as well, and imo X’s battle/progression system makes it way more interactive and interesting than some earlier titles. It was my first one, and I really enjoyed it. :)

@aarondaniel9 11 ай бұрын

@@g.u.959 I agree. I found X to be a easy way to understand the battle system when I was younger that helped me go back to older games. The rest of your points are subjective. I love Tidas and Yuna and the ending is inevitable, which to me makes it a great ending. Plus X-2 expands on the world and the ending in so many ways that you could just recommend them play both back to back if they wanted to avoid a sad ending.

@joaosoares2570 2 ай бұрын

@@g.u.959Also i kinda like the difficulty curve. FF X starts off really easy and then you get a difficulty spike from Mt Gagazet on with Seymour Flux and Yunalesca and of course Jetch can destroy you if you are not prepared. But with so many options in this game, there is always a way and it gives you enough time to figure it out.

@MrGrimmjow007 21 күн бұрын

My first FF game was FF7 Remake. Now I become a fan of the series. Looking forward to playing the original FF7, FF7 Rebirth, and Crisis Core FF7

@yakattack93 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you for this video! I have played 1 and 15 and was looking to get back into the series. I will probably play 16 next and then 4 as per your recommendation. Thank you!

@pushpopthemoogle 11 ай бұрын

Any Final Fantasy is a great entry to start with. But What I did with my nephews was starting them with this order: 3,4,6,7,9,10,12, and 15. 14 is a great mmo to start with,if only you're okay with realm reborn and how long it takes. I also told them to play tactics advanced as way for them to be introduce to TRPGs.

@Jadae 5 ай бұрын

3 felt like it was made for those arcade play throughs you'd sometimes see in big arcades. It was so campy and simple.

@phillystevesteak6982 Ай бұрын

I'd easily replace 3 with 5. Especially since they are mechanically similar but 5 is a massive improvement gameplay-wise in every conceivable way.

@Redninjajason 10 ай бұрын

Great video, super informative. As an FF fan since 7, it always good to get perspective on which one to play to fill in my gaps of FF

@overleveledgames 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it man!

@T3rb 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’ve seen final fantasy everywhere since I was a kid but I’m just now beginning to try it, I’ll try 7 and I’ll come back to update along the way

@overleveledgames 5 ай бұрын

I hope you have a great time!

@sottomonarch 5 ай бұрын

How was the experience so far mate

@PokeJoshNY 3 ай бұрын

Update?

@pogethedoge 5 ай бұрын

My favorite is 7, as it's my first which i think is one of the best options, but i think 6 is the best entry point. The story is incredible, the gameplay is deep but not overly complicated like other entries, it's not super grindy or difficult (i like the difficulty tweaking features in the remaster) and the game is very compelling. Would still recommend 7 to friends, but 6 pixel remaster is objectively the best one

@lens_hunter 2 ай бұрын

4, 7, 10, or 16. Though my wife started with FF14 and me telling her about all the references got her really curious about the rest of the series lol.

@dvdworld7111 2 ай бұрын

Great video you halp me a lot

@DreamersNights 16 күн бұрын

six. It does the sci-fi/fantasy mix that's present through most games, normalizing it for new players. The story is on par with the best of the others (I haven't played 11 or 14). And it's systems are easy to understand/get into. The best ff though, is easily chrono trigger, or Grandia 2 (teasing, but they are some of the best of this genre and would actually ease you into the mire of changing worlds and gameplay with some of the best stories and systems).

@herosmerlose5784 9 ай бұрын

X and XII are weird ones, because neither play like any other game in the series. However, I’d say those are the best entry point because they don’t feel incredibly dated and are so good you’ll want to go back and play through the series history. You can also play X or XII and then go back to something like VI and tell it’s the same series. Not sure you can really say that from XIII onward.

@Jadae 5 ай бұрын

12 belongs with FF Tactics. It's the same vein, just in 3D real time.

@IT-Entrepreneur 3 күн бұрын

My Journey was ff 8, then 9, then 7, Then x, 12, 13. Then 3 Remake. I liked 7,8 and x at most.

@FinalFrankie 2 ай бұрын

I’ve only played ff14, and while that game is quiet right now between expansions I decided I wanted to check out the rest of the franchise. I was not expecting you to include 14 as a place to start! Anyway, thanks for the video! I was overwhelmed by choice and feel like I can see a couple paths forward.

@overleveledgames 2 ай бұрын

I'm pretty confident that 14 will crawl up the list significantly once I've played past "A Realm Reborn" and into the following expansions. But for now, as I don't have a ton of experience with the game, it's gotta be lower than the ones that I do have experience with

@FinalFrankie 2 ай бұрын

@@overleveledgames totally fair! Hopefully one day you’ll have a free 300 hours to make it through.

@carlossince92 Ай бұрын

I want to start at 8, I always wanted to beat that one since I was a kid and never did

@dearthofdoohickeys4703 22 күн бұрын

Honestly I don’t think there’s any “bad” place to start, except for maybe FFXI or any of the sequel games (for obvious reasons). The easiest place for beginners to start will always be whatever is latest. If you really like retro games, maybe check out the older ones first. They recently did pixel remasters for a bunch of them.

@josephkim5525 5 ай бұрын

Started with 6,played 7 8 10 15 16, I just started playing 14 a week ago, and already I know it’s my favorite ,this game made me realize I love mmos

@villaniousmustache4898 4 ай бұрын

You don't know what an mmo is then. FFXIV is by far a very weak mmo and the only reason it's alive is because of mods. There ain't jack shit in endgame either

@josephkim5525 4 ай бұрын

@@villaniousmustache4898 okay what was the purpose of this comment? I’m enjoying playing through this particular mmo are you suggesting I try something else? 😂

@roquea.deleon6175 11 ай бұрын

I’d probably recommend 10, 12, or 15 (haven’t played 13) 10 has graphics that I think are acceptable to the modern gamer and linear story/gameplay 12 has my favorite battle system and tons of depth and customization 15 open world, the newest game (other than 16 now) and is more of an action game

@Tboi2024 11 ай бұрын

My first was FFVIII . I still love that game.

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

FFVIII is AMAZING!

@nathank2289 11 ай бұрын

7 was my first but 8 took everything 7 did great, and did it even better. Still in my top 5 games of all time list.

@zeusapollo6504 10 ай бұрын

I started with FFIV and my vote goes for that game, too, but thats just coincidence. The reasion is clear why this should be the start(for the classic ones, anyways). Its the first Final Fantasy with an actually really good plot and characters, great event scripting to keep you on track, and has packed some of the iconic stuff, like many of the summons, like odin, ifreet bahamut, chocobos and cid. It even got a fat big chocobo as bank store. The story is one of the best in the entire series, especially the first half of the plot with cecil as dark knight -(i like anti heroes asking a lot of questions and facing their past) and the game is much shorter than the later games such as 6 and 7, which are very good, but takes longer to complete. This easily holds up even by replaying the game today. With my only complain its shorter than the other games coming after it, which does not matter as a newcomer, there are the after years, but i am not sure its on par with the original game never played it and saw some harsh critics about it. :D

@jmarx3943 10 ай бұрын

My first final fantasy, and rpg in general was final fantasy 4 on the snes. It definitely shows its age, but I still love it to this day. The psp ff4 collection is my favorite way to play it. 6 is imo the best overall final fantasy, and if you're into rom hacks, try ff6 brave new world. It rebalances the game so that all of the stats work, physical attacks are actually worth using, and only certain characters are able to learn certain spells, so you can't just break the game with Ultima on everyone. Definitely my favorite way to play.

@mcbill7352 5 ай бұрын

Or you could just play the pixel remakes

@evercreepy 3 ай бұрын

thanks a lot for this video! I’m a giant FF14 fan, and am looking into more “traditional” FF games to experience more of the Final Fantasy “spirit”. Your guide really helped me to get my bearings and not be intimidated by such an expansive series.

@overleveledgames 3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy that this video was helpful!

@SpectrumByte 4 күн бұрын

For me Final Fantasy 13-2, 12 and 15 are the best for me. But I played almost all of them the only ones I can't play are Final Fantasy 7 Remake and 16 because of the Playstation exclusivity.

@SourceACHV 29 күн бұрын

I first started playing Final Fantasy back in 2020 when FF7 Remake came out. For the longest time, i was a Kingdom Hearts and I always thought how cool Final Fantasy and its character was. I played FF7 Remake first as my Final Fantasy game, then the original and I wasn't disappointed. I kept going and now I only having 8, and 16 to go through as the mainline RPG FF games until i play the other spin offs, minus Crisis Core and Rebirth of course lol. As a massive fan of Final Fantasy 9, I absolutely agree with you that everyone should play the other ones first before that one. Such a masterpiece. It's up there with FF6 as well for me.

@Folami-Marijani 25 күн бұрын

You're the worst kind of fan. kingdom hearts? What are you a gay pre schooler? LMAO

@abalalalalal Ай бұрын

I started with ffvii on the ps1 because my dad had it but never played it so I tried it when I was 7 and again when I was much older. Aside from that huge gap in time ffx was the first game I sought out and completed myself and it's a whole unique experience with a sequel if you can't get enough of the world and setting Also the correct answer to what game to start with us obviously Kingdom Hearts

@chillnspace777 8 күн бұрын

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@pyrokamileon 4 ай бұрын

I played ffiv first and enjoyed it, then I started ffvi but as much as I liked it it almost seemed a bit much and I guess it didn't really keep me engaged. I found a copy of chocobo dungeon for the Wii and I really enjoyed that one so much that it made me want to get back into playing the series again. I finally finished ffvi but overall I didn't love it 😕 (but I still enjoyed it so I am not counting that as a loss). I plan to start the original ffvii soon but I also have fftactics so I am it sure which one I will work on first, I might play kingdom hearts first lol

@TooBitToQuit 11 ай бұрын

Depends on the person. For most though I'd say X or XII. While Tidus and Vaan are pretty annoying at times the core aspects are there with solid stories and characters. Just good bridges to the rest of the series without being too old or too modern.

@thevangsta9892 28 күн бұрын

FF9 was my first Final Fantasy game and to this day it's still my favorite video game of all time!! I know I'm probably blinded by nostalgia and with it being my first it does hold a special place in my heart but I think it's more behind the game itself besides it being my first FF game it definitely wasn't my first video game and wasn't the first to leave a massive impact on me as far as gaming goes but it is my favorite over all!! Been playing the other FF games currently working on 5 and 6 and I'm loving them!! For FF9 being my first and playing through the other games and watching everything unfold FF9 is definitely a big love letter to the first 8 games!! Pays homage and even gives a shout out to FF10 on Rag Timers arm!! I also liked your FF2 video I agree it's not that bad of a game but I can see why it's the black sheep!! However my least favorite is FF3 idk just something about FF3 didn't really draw me in!! I played Pixel Remastered I'm aware the 3D remake is on PSP and PC maybe I'll play that version someday just not anytime soon!!

@shaid1111 27 күн бұрын

It's tough and easy. It depends on what you want. If you want to know which game to start with I would say buy the whole pixel remaster collection and play all of those in sequence. They all build on each other really nicely and they all play great. But if you just want to know which ones you should play and you're not really all that into JRPGs then you should just play 6 and see what you think. It's easily the most accessible one for most people and if you're not into that game you won't like the others.

@TwiistedInsanity 21 күн бұрын

My first ever FF game was VII my biggest problems is idk where to start i was thinking going backwards XII and going backward until I got to the first one and saving XV and XVI for last. But then I thought I should start from X play backwards and playing XII-XVI last

@AstonishingRed 11 ай бұрын

For most people, it’s about to be 16.

@villaniousmustache4898 4 ай бұрын

Nah that's the worst entry to date. You're better off enjoying 10 or pixel remasters. 16 by far has a shallow dmc combat and horrible cast you'll forget exists

@TehParismio 4 ай бұрын

@villaniousmustache4898 I disagree with that. It had great characters, good writing, dialogue between characters were rather good. As for combat, it was good, popping off between summons was gave a lot of gameplay variety that many other action games outside of dmc do not give.

@fvai8203 4 ай бұрын

@@villaniousmustache4898you haven't even played the demo probably.

@americasteam2112 2 ай бұрын

@@villaniousmustache4898you never played dmc I see.

@KevsShwaShwa Ай бұрын

@@villaniousmustache4898you mean an incredible cast, one of the best main characters in all of gaming, the best opening act I’ve played in a game in maybe all my years playing, really fun combat and possibly the most cinematic and epic boss fights in a single player game. Incredible sound track. I cried for 3 hours straight after the ending:

@RobertWWD Ай бұрын

Final Fantasy 9 was my first but I didn’t get into Final Fantasy until Final Fantasy 12 for the PS2.

@catantcha99 Ай бұрын

I played final fantasy 1-8 before 9 and the references are mostly just names of items or characters like that stuff wouldn't really make much difference if someone played it first

@LucasIndrusiak 5 ай бұрын

Why so many people overlook the epicness of FF XVI?

@LucasIndrusiak 5 ай бұрын

@@josephh6697 it's not though

@Swordmaster7th Ай бұрын

It's very good. I love 16.

@earthsbacon7409 23 күн бұрын

ikr the game goes so incredibly hard

@robertlauncher Ай бұрын

VII was my first, and the only one of two I finished(The other being I on the Pixel Remaster). I like what I’ve played of IV and IX, but RPGs take a lot of commitment from me.(Didn’t grow up playing them. I’m more of a platformer guy.) Besides, I like replaying games and VII calls to me 😂

@phillystevesteak6982 Ай бұрын

My order for easing into the series would be: 1. FF7R trilogy (any) or FF16 2. FF10 or 12 3. FF7 or 9 4. FF6 At this point, you're in. You can comfortably play any entry from here on out.

@George04957 Ай бұрын

I really think 10 has the best on boarding to the franchise.

@Jadae 5 ай бұрын

4, 4TAY, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12. 13 if you can deal with the lack of magic. 15 if you like irl camping and no magic lol.

@PoeticProphetic 2 ай бұрын

My first Final Fantasy was actually Mystic Quest 😂 it was the perfect beginner RPG for me

@TheTechHazard 10 ай бұрын

I played Crisis core final fantasy 7 reunion first and now invested into the remake. It was a great choice in my opinion

@DSxGoldSilver 6 ай бұрын

I recommend playing the original. I will make you appreciate the remake more and the remake is sort of like a sequel to the original.

@azrael_morningstar 3 ай бұрын

@@DSxGoldSilver which platform shud I play FF7 original on ? Playstation or Steam ?

@overleveledgames 3 ай бұрын

If you've got a PS4 or Switch, I recommend those ports. If you've got a PC, there are tons of mods that can help you create an experience that works best for you, so I'd see what your PC can handle and look at some FF7 PC mods. But, of course, you can't go wrong this the PS1 version!

@americasteam2112 2 ай бұрын

@@azrael_morningstarI know I’m three weeks late. You can use really cool mods on the pc version. There is a mod manager called seven heaven on pc that has some great mods for it. You can even add voice acting.

@YashuaRivera 17 күн бұрын

The first ff game i owned and played was ffx. good game probably one of the best entry points imo for ff franchise dive story wise but i do feel cheated i didn't start with ff7 first which was the second game i played because the essence of wat made X gud began in 7.

@devak45167 Ай бұрын

FFX is a near perfect entry point and also one of the greatest games in the entire franchise. And you can play it on basically every platform I believe thanks to the HD version

@SolMrBadGuy 2 ай бұрын

A turn based final fantasy and never touch the shit after 13

@mrSPEEDCASKET Ай бұрын

🙏

@callsignfatbeard2637 26 күн бұрын

13 is abysmal in my opinion. It is funny bad though, so I’d recommend it to people looking for a story laugh. The combat is a snooze fest, though.

@FlareBattle 15 күн бұрын

My first was that weird wii game where I used the power of gravity to point at the screen and flick away my enemies 😂😅

@havoc_ortiz Ай бұрын

FF6 (3 on SNES). Amazing game. Greatly underrated

@Purplepenguinguy 4 ай бұрын

People always cut out Final Fantasy I- III on their “where to start” lists because of those games’ simple stories and quality of life gameplay issues. In reality, most modern gamers would probably bounce right off anything pre-PS2, unless they are really dedicated to experiencing the franchise. For a new fan I’d say play IV, VI, or VII first, with occasional help from an online guide, gameplay accelerators, and random encounter blockers built into the recent rereleases. or play X or XVI first if you can’t stomach retro gameplay.

@Lee-ew6pr 11 ай бұрын

personally i would say ff7 remake bc as much i think the original is a masterpiece i believe the remake is a good start for getting ppl engaged into the series. great video

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic game! I know a few people who are now life long FF fans because they started with 7Remake!

@nathank2289 11 ай бұрын

I disagree, the game is great but only because you already know the original story. Brand new players are just frustrated by the random cameos and cliff hanger ending.

@carlycrays2831 11 ай бұрын

I have to respectfully disagree about FF7 Remake. It's a sequel, not a remake, and while it is a really great game, it isn't meant to be a full FF experience.

@fishnutz5196 11 ай бұрын

I disagree also. Its a sequel to FF7 but also playing a brand new game and going back to play older ones is very jarring for alot of people. Id personally say 7 or 9 to start with.

@Swordmaster7th Ай бұрын

I disagree. I think that you need to play the old ff7 first before remake and rebirth.

@davidyaconis7002 3 ай бұрын

Chrono Trigger

@overleveledgames 3 ай бұрын

Factual

@riteshjagtap7992 3 ай бұрын

Can i start from final fantsay 8because i already have it in my phone

@overleveledgames 3 ай бұрын

Yes! But I highly recommend finding some sort of console version or the PC version if you have access to those platforms. I think it regularly goes on sale as well

@riteshjagtap7992 3 ай бұрын

@@overleveledgamesok

@bahamutskingdom 29 күн бұрын

Play them the same as everyone else old enough to be here from the beginning did..... I, IV, VI, VII, VIII, V, IX, X, II, XII, III, XIII, XV, and XVI. Learn to love it for what it was as it came to us.

@Folami-Marijani 25 күн бұрын

Wow thats gay dude

@bahamutskingdom 25 күн бұрын

@@Folami-Marijani Guilty as called. Not sure how you knew that...but good on ya for figuring it out.

@Folami-Marijani 24 күн бұрын

@@bahamutskingdom it was the gay reply that gave it away

@bahamutskingdom 24 күн бұрын

@@Folami-Marijani When one can read gay in a sentence.....I must not be the only one on the thread. My apologies for not recognizing a fellow gay dude.

@Folami-Marijani 23 күн бұрын

@@bahamutskingdom yea you should be more open minded

@megaman15ish 11 ай бұрын

I recommend FF4 as the perfect starting point but I do NOT recommend playing the DS remake, as that version is notoriously difficult compared to the others.

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

I think the Steam version fixes the difficulty, but yeah, I hear the DS version is brutal haha

@Biggs253 5 ай бұрын

I personally liked the GBA version

@Verklompen 2 ай бұрын

Hang on. The games ARE connected, just not by story. Some musical choices overlap, chocobos, the magic system, a party system... But yeah, the games are absolutely not connected by story.

@Jack-wm5ih 2 ай бұрын

I am in a dilemma on which FF is the best, but one thing is clear, FFX has the best music.

@jasonbarelli7412 10 ай бұрын

Highly recommend FF14! Go in with an open mind, the story takes it’s time, and every step you take towards the end of the road lets you look back and see new connections between your previous footsteps. 10/10 imo, my favorite video game story and world, don’t think it’ll ever be topped within the medium

@aureliacortez3625 4 ай бұрын

No it’s a subscription monthly service worst place to start maybe after a couple of games played then introduce it.

@mp9228 Ай бұрын

I can see where people can have fun in XIV but is barely a 6/10 game. The GCD system is pretty boring and the story quests are the worst in any game I have ever played. Too much backtracking, waiting for emotes to play out, and go-fetch-this bullshit.

@fairyboy444 Ай бұрын

i’m the “story” kind of guy here. thus, i bought the pixel remaster on switch, so i would love and enjoy 7 remake and rebirth to its fullest, story and all. i played ff1, spent 23ish hours to complete it, and felt like i wasted my life. i started up ff2, saw it was basically the same shit, and haven’t played since. i will not subject my hours to 100+ of lame ass gameplay, just to understand the story of the current games. so, with that. thank you for this video!

@overleveledgames Ай бұрын

Like I said in the beginning of the video, NONE of the games are connected! You don't need to play any game before 7 to understand 7. 7 isn't the "sequel" to 6. It's just the next Final Fantasy after 6. Final Fantasy is an anthology series. In the same way that you don't need to play Persona 3 in order to play Persona 4, or in the same way you don't need to play Tales of Symphonia to understand Tales of Arise. Just start with 7 if you want to know the 7 universe! It's 10000x better than 1 and 2 in my opinion haha

@fairyboy444 Ай бұрын

@@overleveledgames lol, right! yes, i wasn’t aware that it was an anthology outside of of like 14, 15, and 16 (given the setting is different and obvious). i assumed the first 10 or something followed a single narrative. so, i’m glad your video exists and now comment was shown to me. you helped a lot, thanks! cheers!

@keymot1491 4 ай бұрын

For me it will be the FF7 remake trilogy, and a lot of ppl too

@CROWNEDMMG Ай бұрын

Where to start? Bro, the games are numbered.

@overleveledgames Ай бұрын

Lmao factual

@angelgodric 3 ай бұрын

@mrSPEEDCASKET Ай бұрын

FF 1

@israelcrafts25 7 сағат бұрын

Bruh, I started with final fantasy 7 remake

@carlycrays2831 11 ай бұрын

I am gonna say FFX. It's accessible and while it js definitely a Final Fantasy game, the story is relatively easy to follow while still being quite emotional. And it isn't too much of a time commitment

@nathank2289 11 ай бұрын

The starting points I gave my daughter 6->7->8->10. Playing 1-5 for young players is like homework. Those games just aren't fun without nostalgia pushing you through the random battles. 6,7,8 have the best stories, best music, and most complicated gameplay for backseat players to help with. 9 doesn't really work unless you are really into High Fantasy settings and have already played the others, 12, 13, and 15 are just lacking compared to the golden years. 14 isn't single player.

@BrendenKeene 11 ай бұрын

I agree except for 9. It was maybe my second ever FF game and though I'm sure some Easter Eggs went over my head, it's still my favorite. Music, characters, story and gameplay were much better than 8, IMO. 12 is a bit underrated too, but 6,7,9,10 are the essential titles for anyone not looking to play them ALL.

@gumi2521 11 ай бұрын

14 technically is single player friendly now, considering they allow you to play the entire main story scenario with party AI instead of players. So it can really be played a single player experience with an option for friends to tag along for the ride.

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

I agree with this, although, the game still requires a constant internet connection to play, and (outside of the free trial) it has a monthly fee. For someone like myself, with 2 kids and working 3 jobs, I'm not always going to get my money's worth every month. I've tried before, and I always find myself wasting more money than playing the game due to life situations. This is the primary reason I don't play MMO's. If the channel got big enough to where I could profit from playing the game, then I would 100% put it higher on my gaming priority list. Bit until then, I have to be very pickey-choosey with my gaming time, and I know there are tons of others out there in a similar bind

@gumi2521 11 ай бұрын

@@overleveledgames Oh i think between the sub money and the game being MASSIVELY long is a different argument all together, this game is pretty much like 5 full fledged RPGs back to back and i can understand how even if it wasn't an online game, it'd be still a huge investment to get there.

@nathank2289 11 ай бұрын

@@BrendenKeene In my experience 8 and 9 are polar opposites. Players either like one or the other but never both. I was really disappointed in 9 after playing 8 and now when I try to replay it I fall asleep.

@cmwaves 11 ай бұрын

I would not recommend the 3D version of FFIV and Final Fantasy V to an extent. Both are kinda difficult and is not a good representation of what the average difficulty is like in each FF game. However, V is a lot more forgiving than IV and doesn’t really get difficult until sections like the Fire Ship and most of the second world you visit.

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

I think the Steam version of IV 3D tweaks the difficulty a bit, if I'm not mistaken. Also, with the QOL improvements for V and the 2D version of IV in the console versions of the Pixel Remaster, the difficulty can be immensely adjusted. But I mostly agree with you! If difficulty is an issue for a player, they may want to jump into VI or X

@damaniman 4 ай бұрын

years ago i tried FF7 and stopped it after 20 mins cause i hate the round based fightsystem. today i tried it again with the FF7 Remake...and...I LOVE IT!!! ❤

@samthesnowman666 17 күн бұрын

dady 554

@davidwhatsthatabout7404 2 ай бұрын

IMO I think the first FF you should play first for a non JRPG player is actually, KINGDOM HEARTS 2 haha, turn based combat is dying / dead so I think by getting your toes wet by familiarizing with the iconic characters of Disney with FF characters sprinkled in is the best gateway to the franchise. With that being said I think the real 1st FF game a newcomer should play is 1. Strangers of Paradise 2. FF XV, 3. FF 7 Remake, 4. FF 7, 5. FF 12 and lastly FF X. I ordered them based on most accessible (not turn based strategy to most strategic) and I think by then, they will then be immersed into the magic and allure of Final Fantasy.

@overleveledgames 2 ай бұрын

As a massive KH fan, I have to at least interject and say you should NOT play KH2 of you haven't played the 1st game and Chain of Memories, haha. I agree with you, but my 9th grade inner KH fan boy can't resist

@mp9228 Ай бұрын

Probably a bad idea to set them up with a fantastic game then make them play 2 awful games in a row

@Swordmaster7th Ай бұрын

Meh.. Disney sucks now. I wouldn't touch KH with a ten foot pole.

@satyasyasatyasya5746 21 күн бұрын

clicked because you hella cute :D

@overleveledgames 21 күн бұрын

Haha, thank you!

@satyasyasatyasya5746 21 күн бұрын

@@overleveledgames ya welcome :D Also, I'd say FFIX for the soul and weight of what FF truly is, FFVII for the 'gist' of cool and story stuff, FFVIII for teen drama coming of age stuff, FFX for playing a movie, and FFXII if you're kinda looking for a political star wars/GoT kinda deal thats underrated :D

@youbtube870 3 ай бұрын

im probably the only one but ff15 is deffo in my top 3

@nameless646 2 ай бұрын

FF6

@amirarsalanrajabi-fn8gy 2 ай бұрын

mamnoon

@mp9228 Ай бұрын

I think you should only play the good games, because there are some absolute stinkers in the franchise. You can skip 13, 15, and 16. I recommend playing tactics and strangers of paradise for the spinoffs. 11 and 14 are MMOs with 11 being the better of the two. don’t get the obsession over 6 but it’s ok

@earthsbacon7409 23 күн бұрын

pls what is wrong with 16 ffs?

@mp9228 23 күн бұрын

@@earthsbacon7409 you could not call it final fantasy and no one would notice. shares practically nothing with the concept of the franchise.

@chillfluencer Ай бұрын

My suggestion: take the most less final one.

@Amber_xo_133 4 ай бұрын

10 was my FF Game I’m not a Fan of MMORPGS

@reacherfan9487 4 ай бұрын

Dude, I STRONGLY disagree with your choices here. I think you are forgetting the topic of your own video man. You are recommending an ENTRY point for the modern day average joe who has never experienced a FF game before. I think FF7 original is THE definitive entry point to give an overall general feel of every game in the series followed by FF12 to show some of the later titles. BUT I understand everything is subjective and we all have our personal opinions. Nice video though.

@Swordmaster7th Ай бұрын

This is my opinion. 1 to 3 didn't age well imo. I don't know 4 to 5. 6 is very good, last pixel game with most complex story in 2D. 7 is very good with modern games based on this series so its worth getting into, but there are reasons to play the ps1 version and then the remake and other games after. 8 is decent, a good game in general. 9 is different with its own unique charm, it isnt like the others, but in a good way, more fairy tail like. 10 is when modern level graphics standards are tolerable and story is fine. Don't know 11 or 12. 13 i didn't like the story, but good ost, i have not played 13 sequals though, so i can't speak for those. 14 i don't know much of. 15 was a nice game with its own thing. 16 is very good imo, many people will love it.

@metalguitaridk 5 ай бұрын

if i were to tell someone the order they should play, it would be: 10, 16, 12, 9, 7, the rest can be played in any order. id also say 2, 13 and 15 arent essential to play, since they are kinda bad and a waste of time.

@hectic8636 2 ай бұрын

Cringe

@wawztzta8296 3 ай бұрын

NOT 16

@villaniousmustache4898 4 ай бұрын

Not 16! Thets for sure! Game was a massive letdown and lacked and rpg elements from literally the entire series

@earthsbacon7409 23 күн бұрын

ok but what is wrong with the game

@MegaFootDude 11 ай бұрын

yo wtf even is hinal hantasy

@overleveledgames 11 ай бұрын

🅱️inal 🅱️antsy

@fernandonovosad4533 11 ай бұрын

Winal wantasy

@taxjax 11 ай бұрын

Dinal Dantasy

@Kylexitron-lf7jz 29 күн бұрын

The video you linked to - "What Is The Spirit Of Final Fantasy?" from @ResonantArc sounds awesome but looks like the video is unavailable/private. Anyone know where that can be found?

@overleveledgames 29 күн бұрын

I think it was just taken down recently! I'll hopefully get an answer from those guys soon, but for now, here's a link to the episode on Spotify! - open.spotify.com/episode/5jEdY8vhyJ7BhkpYGg9qry?si=9184c0ba03354219