1. Final Fantasy VI - Brilliant opera scene. Great story, characters, and gameplay. I played FF7 and FF8 first and bought the FF anthology but was hesitant to try it since it was 16 bit but I had read that this was the best so I was curious. I played it and fell in love with it the moment Figaro castle submerged. Just a classic
2. Final Fantasy IX - Wonderful fantasy setting. Great characters and story. I specifically loved the atmosphere of this one. The Bahamuth Alexander battle is one of my favorite moments. It also has my favorite ending.
3. Final Fantasy XII - Great great story. Balthier, Gabranth, and Basch are excellent characters and among my all time favorites. I found the gambit system a lot of fun. It did however have the weakest FF soundtrack of all time IMO (I'm not saying it was bad. It was okay just not as good as all the other FF soundtracks I heard.
4. Final Fantasy VII - First FF I played. Graphics were amazing at the time. The opening CG transitioning to gameplay was amazing. Discovering the world map for the first time and realizing there was a whole world to explore (It was also my first JRPG though I had played Fallout 1 and 2 before this). It is also my favorite FF soundtrack. Aerith theme, the world map theme, and One Winged Angel are among my favorites.
5. Final Fantasy X - Great gameplay and music though I found the story just ok. I specifically loved the sphere grid.
Honorable mentions
6. Final Fantasy VIII - Found drawing magic a bit tedious. I did love the FMV sequences and the story.
7. Crisis Core - Great story.
I haven't played Final Fantasy 1 to 4. If I ever get a DS I'll try 4. I also havent played FF 11 and I won't play 14 since I don't like online.
Dishonorable Mention
FFX2 - I just hated it.
Final Fantasy V - I tried but I just couldn't get into it and I quit playing after 2 hours. If they make a remake I'll give it another try.
