Ranking EVERY Mainline Final Fantasy Game

Published 2022-11-07
Final Fantasy XVI Is SO CLOSE! In preparation for the game, I'm going to rank every numbered game in the series! Be sure to share with me YOUR ranking of the 15 main Final Fantasy games!

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#ranking
#ff16

Timecodes:
Intro - 00:00
#15 - 01:24
#14 - 03:40
#13 - 05:14
#12 - 06:43
#11 - 08:01
#10 - 09:59
#9 - 13:22
#8 - 16:27
#7 - 19:13
#6 - 22:13
#5 - 25:20
#4 - 30:24
#3 - 33:48
#2 - 39:56
#1 - 45:25

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All Comments (21)
  • @g.u.959
    Been slowly working my way through the series, this video definitely boosted motivation and drive to experience the rest of the titles! Got I and II finished, working on X (I’d started it WAY before the other two, will probably replay it once I get back to it in the progression.) Found your takes really interesting! Loved this style of video too, can’t wait to check out more of your stuff :)
  • @chriscalvert4609
    During my first deployment, I brought my snes and FF VI. It’s always going to my favorite and most memorable.
  • @EveliinaN97
    I couldn’t agree less with this list but it was interesting to hear about your opinions and realizing how every single FF game is loved by someone makes me smile. I think it’s a nice thought 😊 My favourite ones are 4,6 and 10.
  • @samuelcaron2256
    That goes to show just how great of a franchise FF is. Every game has people who consider it their favorite
  • Your #1 doesn't fail to one thing, it's truly a masterpiece and has a special place in my heart.
  • Mad respect for your list man! My list is definitely a little different, but that’s what makes this series great is that it hits people in different ways! Keep up the great work man!
  • @Clampotaku
    I played FF6 way back in 1994, when it first came out and so it holds a special place in my heart.
  • @cmwaves
    Very interesting ranking, here is mine (from what I have played. I have played Final Fantasy's I, II, IV, XII, XIII and XV but not enough to where I could give a full opinion): 1: Final Fantasy VII 2: Final Fantasy VI 3: Final Fantasy X 4: Final Fantasy VII Remake 5: Final Fantasy IX 6: Final Fantasy V 7: Final Fantasy VIII 8: Final Fantasy III
  • @HatedJared
    My list goes 10, 7, 6, 9, 8, 4, 12, 15, 5, 13, 1, 3, 2. I played most at release, and for the longest time I said that 8 was my favorite. I replayed 10 as an adult for the first time since it was originally released and it really spoke to my older self with losing friends and nothing being guaranteed. Not loving 16 so far. I'm sure my list will continue to evolve as I age.
  • @fr31155
    Great list man! I’m relatively new to Final Fantasy. I’ve only played 2 final fantasy games- final fantasy x and final fantasy VII (remake) but they all seem very interesting and fun!
  • @qur1578
    Final Fantasy IX just feels right at number 1. The rest of the list is really different from my own but that's alright, different strokes for different folks. But I always love seeing FF IX get it's praise.
  • @DuttyPosh
    Keep up the good work dude!!! Glad you're able to make these videos while also working to support your family!!!
  • Awesome video, i did the same thing as you and started at number 1 (except i did the pixel remasters) and im currently on ffV and ive gotta say the best part is seeing the evolution of the games and gameplay and stories, loving every bit so far
  • Final fantasy xv is amazing. One of the best experiences i've ever had in my Life.
  • My guyyyyy finally someone who loves 13. You are my new friend lol so I started playing final fantasy on the ds when final fantasy 3 remake came out in 2006 and I was about 12 or 13 years old and I wasn’t that good at it but I remember buying the book to help me. I loved it. Then when 13 came out I was old enough I was starting high school and I absolutely loved the game it was one of the coolest final fantasy games I played and I loved it from the music to the graphics and the story. I grew up a Zelda fan so final fantasy was very different for me to play but I ended up owning all the games. I’m personally not a fan of 8th but my favorites are 3, 7, 13, 10, and 15. I also love the remake of 7 and I’m loving the new collection that came out called pixel remasters on my switch. Great video man.
  • @ZacharyShow
    I love content like this. I genuinely hope this channel continues to grow. I understand the struggle of getting to monetization. I'm working on it myself.
  • @caturiges
    After playing FF XIV up to the most recent expac, its certainly the best. It can't be topped. There's so much amazing content, characters, story and decent gameplay. The main flaw is that it took me about 50 h per expansion in order to see every bit of the story. In order to finish every content to review the game (excluding extremes, savages etc) my total playtime was about 800h.
  • @TaraKaos
    Regarding FF8, if you didn't fall asleep drawing magic out of Biggs & Wedge, did you really play ff8???
  • @jjd4034
    FFXV is phenomenal. Thanks for that. On the topic of ‘controversial’ games, I only wish you also played FFII at an earlier, more ideal time in your life. To me, it’s very brave and special. The darkness of the story took me on such a whirlwind ride.