However, the series has been around so long that it can be daunting for newcomers to get into.

Not including spin-offs and sequels, there are 16 separate games with their own narratives.

Outsiders looking in will have a hard time figuring out where to start.

Split image of art from Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 14, and Final Fantasy 7

That said, the games aren’t completely unfriendly to beginners.

Is it successful in that regard?

Does that make it an ideal starting point?

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Yet when FF15 works, itreallyworks.

7Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

One of the best parts of the Final Fantasy gamesis the music.

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a sprawling symphony of 500 fantastic tracks.

Noctis fishing in Final Fantasy 15

The only caveat is that you have to pony up a monthly fee to play.

The narrative is excellent, featuring a world that abandoned magic and relied on machines.

What happens when magic seeps its way back into that world?

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - Image showcasing the game’s music notes and rhythm gameplay.

FF6 also includes arguably thebest villain in the series.

It includes all the iconography from previous titles while putting new spins on them.

We can’t wait to see what FF7 Rebirth adds to the mix.

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2Final Fantasy 10

Final Fantasy 10was Square Enix’s big transition to the PlayStation 2.

Final Fantasy 10 was a bleeding-edge experience at the time, without sacrificing the story or gameplay.

(The less said about the odd reinterprations of Tidus' face, the better.)

Final Fantasy 6 screenshot of Kefka facing off against the party one last time.

There are many aeons you might call upon in Final Fantasy 10 to aid you in your journey.

But which is the strongest?

It’s a much more traditional RPG, too, being completely turn-based.

Fighting against Ozma in Final Fantasy 9

This means that newcomers will have plenty of time to get acquainted with the stellar battle system.

Like Final Fantasy 7, FF10 is one of the main generational ‘doorways’ into the franchise.

1Final Fantasy 7

Final Fantasy 7’s epic journey is easy to get lost in.

Cloud’s Buster Sword clashing with Sephiroth’s Masamune in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Fairer than FF7 Remake, though?

We said what we said!

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Still from an FMV of Tidus in Final Fantasy 10

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