Which final fantasy has the BEST story?

[DaRev]

Runa216 said:

DaRev said:
If we're talking just about story, I would have to say its a tie between FFX and FFVIII. If I had to pick one I would say FFVIII because it had the overall package so far as FF games are concerned. The whole idea of orphan children called SeeDs being developed in orphanges/Gardens around the world to one day fight a great evil, which essentially turned out to be their mother, was the backdrop for a great story which I loved it.

But the central conflict came second to the romance between Squall and Rinoa...and the relationships between characters. It was a great story, yes, but it lacked the crushing sense of urgency and revolution of X, which mirrored VIII's character development.  

Damn I Can't wait for X HD on PSVita.  

I totally agree with you and while I didn't mention it in my OP, it's that love story between Squall and Riona that sets FFVIII apart from all other FF games, in my mind. I mean love/romance is in the FFVIII logo itself with Squall embracing Riona - so yes I agree romance was king in FFVIII. With that said, can I also say that, in comparison,  FFX's core theme (whatever it was) comes in second to the theme of romance in FFVIII? What I mean is that a good romance/love story will win out against any other.