IGN ranks the best mainline FF games

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BraLoD said:

So I'll post my still incomplete list as well (missing the SNES ones + LR/aka XIII-3)

Tier 1
1. XII
2. IX

Tier 2
3. VII

Tier 3
4. X
5. III
6. XIII-2

Tier 4
7. XIII
8. I
9. VIII

Tier 5
10. X-2
11. II

I...agree with this list almost exactly. FFIX and XII are definitely unappreciated and in general just fun, be sure to try them out! A great list.

IX is just a whimsical experience, despite the dark matter. It has a lot of great characters, and a lot of unique locations with amazing music. It's a total departure from the previous two PS1 titles which I enjoyed and the levelling system with learning things from equipment was perfectly balanced and unique.

XII's world, scope and sheer variety is its main draw alongside the music and the beauty. Some of the characters are great also, the guild remains one of the best features in any FF game and the battle system for me remains unbeaten with its levels upon levels of customization.