But Final Fantasy X's ensemble cast is likable enough, and the story is laudable for its scope. The pace can be a bit slow, and some people are likely to find the protagonist Tidus-an athlete with daddy issues-to be childish and annoying. I'll grant that Final Fantasy X has its flaws. And did I mention that it's really pretty? I would argue that the HD remaster looks even better than Final Fantasy XIII, if only because of the superior art design. With those elements and its relatively balanced difficulty-Final Fantasy X is really as hard or as easy as you want it to be-it's kind of the perfect choice for beginners. It brings you along slowly, taking the time to ensure that you have a firm grasp of its mechanics before moving on. The battle system is likewise quite easy to grasp, its only real quirk being that you can switch characters in and out at will. The Sphere Grid, which consists of planting an orb in a slot, looks big and intimidating but is actually quite linear. It's a game that takes you firmly by the hand, rarely allowing you to slip off and become lost. But I'm sticking with Final Fantasy X, and here's why.Īs RPGs go, Final Fantasy X is simple and relatively straightforward. I'm betting plenty of people will suggest Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI, or Final Fantasy VII.
As with everything related to Final Fantasy, it's sure to be a contentious choice. But after much consideration, I feel like Final Fantasy X HD is the best entry point for the series at large. I've actually gone back and forth on this one. "Warriors! Revive the Power of the Orbs!" (Beginner)
If you want to get into Final Fantay, here's what you should be playing.
I'll dispense with the introduction to the universe, the themes, and the characters (that's an article by itself). In that light, I feel like it would be helpful to offer newcomers an idea of where to start. A couple aren't regular RPGs at all, but full-on MMORPGs. Most will be naturally inclined to start with the original Final Fantasy, but each entry is self-contained and largely unrelated to the next.
But watching Jaz slowly work through Final Fantasy Tactics (sorry, Jaz) has reminded me that not everyone has spent 500 hours breeding chocobos in Final Fantasy VII.įor newcomers, Final Fantasy can come off as an almost bewildering web of numbered releases, sequels, and spinoffs. I've been playing for so long now that I forget that sometimes. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.įinal Fantasy is not that easy to get into. This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247.
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