FF7 was my favorite
FF8 was my last purchase FF game It went downhill from there
Every FF game that came after 7 didnt live up to my expectation and were let down.
I manage to play each game from 9 on up to see if i can still get in the game, but to me FF has lost its flavor.
My personal opinion is each FF game after 8 that came out got prettier and prettier and more complex, but the story to me felt lacking.