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_____Cait posted...

5 is good too. People don't seem to LOVE it because the story isn't as bombastic, but i think it is good. I love the characters, their chemistry. They feel like they are really good friends as the game goes on. Bartz is one of the best protagonists. He might not have a brooding backstory, but he is fun, a little dorky, friendly, and a good leader. A proto-Zidane. Ex-Death is a fun villain, because he just loves what he does. He is intimidating, but also extremely petty. He actually does the stupid thing where people say why doesn't the villain just ______ and _____ the heroes? And he does.

And the game has plenty of twists as well. Major character deaths. Some good side quests. Some funny mechanics like the Chicken Sword. Super bosses.

Not saying that you were hating on 5, I just think it deserves to be mentioned with 4 and 5.

Not to mention one of the best battle systems in the story.

5 Definitely deserves to be in the conversation next to 4 and 6 when talking about the best 2D final fantasy. I'd also say part of why 5 doesn't get much love is do to the plot being more light hearted then 4 and 6. I've heard 5 is just as beloved as 4 and 6 in Japan but 5 lacks the nostalgia 4 and 6 gets in the west do to skipping the original release. 5 has one of the best/fun job systems where it lets you use abilities from another job you leveled up. For example you can give a monks bare fist ability to a white mage and still punch things just as hard as a monk when a heal isn't needed so the healer isn't just standing around doing nothing most of the time.

As you said you'll be starting with 4 instead, I'll add that I think the 3D version is the best and it's a bit more challenging then the 2D version.