   Final fantasy games
  I was just looking around for something new to play, and I was curious if any of the Final Fantasy games out there are more like FFIV and FFVI were.. in that they were kind of medieval and fun, but still lighthearted and good story.  I wasn't a big fan of VII, it was too technological and anime' styled.  I also bought IX, and didn't like it that much.  Are there any other ones that are more like the style that I enjoyed? (the SNES ones).  I Found that part IV was really one of my favorite games of all time.  Cecil was just such a fun character, and Golbez was crazy cool ;)   
  I would think that Final Fantasy IX for the Playstation is exactly what you're looking for.... what didn't you like about it?  It goes back to the style of I - V, lighthearted fantasy, and has a wonderful story with some really great characters.  One of the best games in the series.FFXII is also very good high-fantasy, and while the gameplay is very different (almost resembling a dungeon crawl) I think it's one of the most fun games in the series.  Balthier is possibly the best character in the series.   ;  Is that Final Fantasy 12, or X-2?Or are they not up to 12 yet?Are the rest all in that anime, futuristic setting?  I like the more medieval setting.Edit: What is the style of FFX like?  I was looking at this one and it looked interesting, but it was hard to tell the setting.   ;  How far did you get into FFVII? End of first disc I hope??I really liked VIII, but it's difficult to find people who agree with me here.FFIX was superb but I had to play it twice before I was able to commit to finishing the game. It's like that with a lot of final fantasies -- first run is a familiarization that I don't complete. Second is the real thing.FFX is awesome too but it's .... different. If you've played the previous three you'll immediately recognize it's much more linear and has a different atmosphere. Not bad though.I've heard excellent things about FFXII -- 12. Check that sh*it out.   ;Quote:Original post by ktuluorionI was curious if any of the Final Fantasy games out there are more like FFIV and FFVI were..i think only 5 was very similar to those.   ;  FFXII (I mean 12)XII is really, really good.  And is in the medieval setting.  Like I said, they redid the whole combat system (for the better, in my opinion) and the game plays like a really high-budget dungeon crawl, but this isn't a bad thing ;)FFX had an interesting world and storyline, but mediocre and linear gameplay.  X-2 was an obnoxious Barbie-adventure with a decent Sphere Break minigame and little else that was any good.Again, IX good, XII excellent.  Excellent.   ;  I should check out some of the newer ones,(Disclaimer, this is just my opinion, I know many people wont agree with me but….)I gave up on final fantasy at 8 because of the consensus among both developers and players that lack of innovation and pointless game play mechanics doesn’t matter as long as you have lots of pre-rendered backgrounds and FMV’s.[Edited by - Kaze on December 10, 2006 1:38:34 AM];Quote:Original post by KazeI should check out some of the newer ones,(Disclaimer, this is just my opinion, I know many people wont agree with me but….)I gave up on final fantasy at 8 because of the consensus among both developers and players that lack of invitation and pointless game play mechanics doesn’t matter as long as you have lots of pre-rendered backgrounds and FMV’s.Agreed, XIIs new combat system is the first innovation since then.   ;  I recommend Dragon Quest 8 since it's medieval, has a LOT of light-heartedness and humor.  The combat is classical turn based, with enemies on one side, and your party on other.  It's for PS2.  I've played FFIII (on SNES, probably FFV in Japan) and FFVII, enjoyed both.   ;  Dragon Quest 8 and Dragon Warrior 7 are both excellent games as well, if you're looking for old-school gameplay.   