Most underrated Final Fantasy game?

[Airaku]

FFXVI and it's not even close. It gets a lot of hate but it has easily skyrocketed to being my favourite FF game, since well... FF1. I put it off for years from the negative stigma the game got. The game play and combat is probably the games weakest point, but it does get better as you get more abilities.  The world building is by far the best the series has ever had and a serious accomplishment. It is an extremely good cinematic narrative driven Action RPG. A lot of emotional moments multiple times through out the game. I think I felt the most out of this game than most FF games that I've played. 

Otter said:

JackHandy said:

Imo? FF16. I own it, I beat it, I loved it... and this is coming from an OG. I don't get the hate.

Honestly the best writing (not story) the franchise has had. 

100% I would almost say best story but the narrative and characters were fantastic. 

firebush03 said:

JackHandy said:

Imo? FF16. I own it, I beat it, I loved it... and this is coming from an OG. I don't get the hate.

Y’know I’ve already been interested in giving this game a shot but hesitate due to the lukewarm word of mouth. Hm. Maybe I’ll reconsider… I know a ton of games that are waaay overhated that I end up loving. (Case-and-point: MKWorld and Echoes of Wisdom.)

Definitely give the game a shot. Engage in the world building and read the lore in game as it adds so much context. This game is loaded with narrative and a lot is happening all at once. Multiple (5 Kingdoms) at war and you can read about where every character is and what they are doing in a timeline. You can also read each characters thoughts and what they think of each other individual character. The game is loaded, it's not a game you can just go into and burn through. It's a massive cinematic experience with wild world building and lore with breath taking cinematic that lean on a lot of spectacles.