Current Events > Remember when Final Fantasy was the most prestigious series in video gaming?

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Mecha Sonic 07/30/20 1:58:40 PM #1:	Seems like so long ago --- https://imgur.com/iMNC6RU <cite>Mecha Sonic posted [p:942781591] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Seems like so long ago </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 07/30/20 1:59:06 PM #2:	For like one game or --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:942781615] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>For like one game or </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaltyWet 07/30/20 1:59:25 PM #3:	I always thought LoZ was more prestigious, though I always preferred the FF series. --- SaltyWet <cite>SaltyWet posted [p:942781629] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>I always thought LoZ was more prestigious, though I always preferred the FF series. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/30/20 1:59:48 PM #4:	...when? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:942781644] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>...when? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mecha Sonic 07/30/20 2:02:04 PM #5:	Questionmarktarius posted... ...when? Like 1995-2010 --- https://imgur.com/iMNC6RU <cite>Mecha Sonic posted [p:942781769] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>...when?</quote> Like 1995-2010 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RadiantAdolin 07/30/20 2:03:17 PM #6:	It never was <cite>RadiantAdolin posted [p:942781814] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>It never was </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AzurexNightmare 07/30/20 2:03:57 PM #7:	SaltyWet posted... I always thought LoZ was more prestigious Hell no --- Latest Game Completed 100% Resident Evil VII <cite>AzurexNightmare posted [p:942781842] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>SaltyWet posted... </cite> <quote>I always thought LoZ was more prestigious</quote>Hell no </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii_Shaker 07/30/20 2:04:55 PM #8:	Most expensive cutscenes does not translate to prestige. I always thought Squeenix turned-based RPGs had garbage gameplay, despite being pretty. --- "He busted in, blessed be the Lord Who believe any mess they read up on a message board" -MF DOOM <cite>Wii_Shaker posted [p:942781877] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Most expensive cutscenes does not translate to prestige. I always thought Squeenix turned-based RPGs had garbage gameplay, despite being pretty. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IloveJesus 07/30/20 2:05:33 PM #9:	RadiantAdolin posted... It never was This. As much as I loved 7-10, just no. --- Jesus loves us. It only seems fair to love him back. <cite>IloveJesus posted [p:942781902] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>RadiantAdolin posted... </cite> <quote>It never was</quote> This. As much as I loved 7-10, just no. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/30/20 2:06:30 PM #10:	Mecha Sonic posted... Like 1995-2010 Maybe, just maybe, for a very brief moment in 1997. But not really. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:942781935] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Mecha Sonic posted... </cite> <quote>Like 1995-2010</quote>Maybe, just maybe, for a very brief moment in 1997. But not really. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 07/30/20 2:06:42 PM #11:	There might be an argument for top 10 and definitely for top 20 though. --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:942781945] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>There might be an argument for top 10 and definitely for top 20 though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 07/30/20 2:06:46 PM #12:	no? --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:942781950] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>no?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 07/30/20 2:09:28 PM #14:	"Most" prestigious is kind of a weird descriptor tbh. During its heyday it was absolutely one of the most popular and successful franchises, although from what I understand FF 15 still sold really well so it still retains some of that status. --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:942782075] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>"Most" prestigious is kind of a weird descriptor tbh. During its heyday it was absolutely one of the most popular and successful franchises, although from what I understand FF 15 still sold really well so it still retains some of that status. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
buddhamonster 07/30/20 2:09:28 PM #15:	No. Mario is still at the top. From 81 to today, he never relinquished the title. Your King is a short, fat, Italian plumber. Sorry to have to be the one to break that news to you. --- Hey Trashcan Man! What did old lady Semple say when you burned her pension check? Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champs! <cite>buddhamonster posted [p:942782077] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>No. Mario is still at the top. From 81 to today, he never relinquished the title. Your King is a short, fat, Italian plumber. Sorry to have to be the one to break that news to you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/30/20 2:13:14 PM #16:	buddhamonster posted... Your King is a short, fat, Italian plumber. John Madden is Italian? and a plumber? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:942782238] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>buddhamonster posted... </cite> <quote>Your King is a short, fat, Italian plumber.</quote>John Madden is Italian? and a plumber? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KillerKhan420 07/30/20 2:13:48 PM #17:	Legend of Zelda has way more hype behind it as a series than FF has had. Mario as well. --- "I know how the business works because I'm a wrestling fan"-hulkhogan1 <cite>KillerKhan420 posted [p:942782261] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Legend of Zelda has way more hype behind it as a series than FF has had. Mario as well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/30/20 2:14:54 PM #18:	I'm just wondering what prestigious means in this context. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:942782314] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>I'm just wondering what prestigious means in this context. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 07/30/20 2:15:01 PM #19:	Mecha Sonic posted... -2010 Lol --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all https://mikelikesthis.net the blog no one asked for is back <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:942782318] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote> Mecha Sonic posted... </cite> <quote>-2010</quote>Lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mecha Sonic 07/30/20 2:21:29 PM #20:	buddhamonster posted... No. Mario is still at the top. From 81 to today, he never relinquished the title. Your King is a short, fat, Italian plumber. Sorry to have to be the one to break that news to you. There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol --- https://imgur.com/iMNC6RU <cite>Mecha Sonic posted [p:942782595] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>buddhamonster posted... </cite> <quote>No. Mario is still at the top. From 81 to today, he never relinquished the title. Your King is a short, fat, Italian plumber. Sorry to have to be the one to break that news to you.</quote> There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordFarquad1312 07/30/20 2:32:53 PM #21:	No? You could make the argument for Mario or Zelda, but definitely not for FF --- El sexo sucio y el planeta limpio. "If you are tired of fear from links... Let Kirby's Nightmare protect you." <cite>LordFarquad1312 posted [p:942783036] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>No? You could make the argument for Mario or Zelda, but definitely not for FF </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TendoDRM 07/30/20 2:35:26 PM #22:	Mecha Sonic posted... There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol Sunshine is way better than any FF game lol --- Cel Damage! Tonight at 8:00! <cite>TendoDRM posted [p:942783139] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Mecha Sonic posted... </cite> <quote>There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol</quote>Sunshine is way better than any FF game lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JuanCarlos1 07/30/20 2:37:19 PM #23:	Its my favorite series, but it was downhill after 10. --- Mas dicen, que en las dimensiones de nuestro ser... hay muchos detalles por conocer... <cite>JuanCarlos1 posted [p:942783221] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Its my favorite series, but it was downhill after 10. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
buddhamonster 07/30/20 2:38:56 PM #24:	Mecha Sonic posted... There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol There's a period of 2-5 and then another period from 10 to today where Final Fantasy sucked. It basically had one good decade in the middle of the nineties and the original. --- Hey Trashcan Man! What did old lady Semple say when you burned her pension check? Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champs! <cite>buddhamonster posted [p:942783286] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Mecha Sonic posted... </cite> <quote>There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol</quote>There's a period of 2-5 and then another period from 10 to today where Final Fantasy sucked. It basically had one good decade in the middle of the nineties and the original. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guerrilla Soldier 07/30/20 2:40:06 PM #25:	yep and then they released 11 and ever since then, who knows what the fuck they've been thinking --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>Guerrilla Soldier posted [p:942783324] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>yep and then they released 11 and ever since then, who knows what the fuck they've been thinking </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 07/30/20 2:40:32 PM #26:	TendoDRM posted... Sunshine is way better than any FF game lol lmao --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:942783342] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>TendoDRM posted... </cite> <quote>Sunshine is way better than any FF game lol</quote> lmao </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Reiss 07/30/20 2:52:21 PM #27:	no i dont remember this because it was never the case <cite>Reiss posted [p:942783771] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>no i dont remember this because it was never the case </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Joenage 07/30/20 2:53:12 PM #28:	It's been GTA since 3. --- Joenage. <cite>Joenage posted [p:942783800] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>It's been GTA since 3. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SolidShadow3 07/30/20 2:54:41 PM #29:	I can't say i do, when was this? sometime before the Atari? --- By Odin's beard! <cite>SolidShadow3 posted [p:942783868] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>I can't say i do, when was this? sometime before the Atari? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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FL81 07/30/20 2:56:28 PM #31:	SaltyWet posted... I always thought LoZ was more prestigious This. --- Thanks to Proofpyros for the sig images https://imgur.com/Nv4Pi1v https://imgur.com/N43HJYv <cite>FL81 posted [p:942783949] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>SaltyWet posted... </cite> <quote>I always thought LoZ was more prestigious</quote>This. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Reiss 07/30/20 3:01:28 PM #32:	hmmmm I wonder what's most prestigious <cite>Reiss posted [p:942784183] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote> hmmmm I wonder what's most prestigious </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zack_Attackv1 07/30/20 3:11:06 PM #33:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skbihoN3m9c --- https://imgur.com/IbhY872 https://imgur.com/HX3wQjW <cite>Zack_Attackv1 posted [p:942784614] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skbihoN3m9c</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
emagdnE 07/30/20 3:11:34 PM #34:	Remember when Final Fantasy was the most prestigious series in video gaming? I find it hard to remember something that never happened. --- I've never seen anything this beautiful in the entire galaxy... All right, give me the bomb. -Ultra Magnus <cite>emagdnE posted [p:942784640] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote><quote>Remember when Final Fantasy was the most prestigious series in video gaming?</quote> I find it hard to remember something that never happened.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 07/30/20 3:14:50 PM #35:	Nope. --- Occam's razor: The simplest solution (answer) is most likely the right one <cite>creativerealms posted [p:942784756] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Nope. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 07/30/20 3:15:00 PM #36:	I remember it being pretty hyped until after 11 --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:942784769] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>I remember it being pretty hyped until after 11 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mecha Sonic 07/30/20 3:15:00 PM #37:	emagdnE posted... I find it hard to remember something that never happened. Whether you want to admit it or not the period between FF6 and FF10 is probably the most prestigious any video game franchise has ever been --- https://imgur.com/iMNC6RU <cite>Mecha Sonic posted [p:942784771] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>emagdnE posted... </cite> <quote>I find it hard to remember something that never happened.</quote> Whether you want to admit it or not the period between FF6 and FF10 is probably the most prestigious any video game franchise has ever been </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 07/30/20 3:21:51 PM #38:	Reiss posted... hmmmm I wonder what's most prestigious Mario is even outselling FIFA. damn. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:942785050] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Reiss posted... </cite> <quote>hmmmm I wonder what's most prestigious</quote>Mario is even outselling FIFA. damn. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Woodger 07/30/20 3:46:54 PM #39:	Mecha Sonic posted... Whether you want to admit it or not the period between FF6 and FF10 is probably the most prestigious any video game franchise has ever been It's unusual that the sixth game in a series is the best one yet, and more so that the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth all manage to keep that up. Certainly among the most anticipated games of their time. <cite>Woodger posted [p:942785981] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Mecha Sonic posted... </cite> <quote>Whether you want to admit it or not the period between FF6 and FF10 is probably the most prestigious any video game franchise has ever been</quote>It's unusual that the sixth game in a series is the best one yet, and more so that the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth all manage to keep that up. Certainly among the most anticipated games of their time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 07/30/20 3:52:21 PM #40:	The only time I remember people I know actually giving a shit about FF in a big way was for the original release of 7. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:942786184] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>The only time I remember people I know actually giving a shit about FF in a big way was for the original release of 7.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 07/30/20 3:54:12 PM #41:	That stopped with 12 --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:942786266] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>That stopped with 12 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterpug53 07/30/20 4:02:52 PM #42:	'Most' prestigious is a poor choice of words, but yes, I do remember that magical era between 1994 and 2001 that produced my all-time favorite game and 4 other classics that, despite their various individual flaws, expanded my imagination and kept me entertained for hundreds of memorable hours. Try going back and telling my teenage self how far the company / franchise would end up falling, and how I'd grow to treat a new numbered installment in the series with complete indifference. --- Simple questions deserve long-winded answers that no one will bother to read. <cite>masterpug53 posted [p:942786624] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>'Most' prestigious is a poor choice of words, but yes, I do remember that magical era between 1994 and 2001 that produced my all-time favorite game and 4 other classics that, despite their various individual flaws, expanded my imagination and kept me entertained for hundreds of memorable hours. Try going back and telling my teenage self how far the company / franchise would end up falling, and how I'd grow to treat a new numbered installment in the series with complete indifference. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mecha Sonic 07/30/20 6:23:52 PM #43:	masterpug53 posted... 'Most' prestigious is a poor choice of words, but yes, I do remember that magical era between 1994 and 2001 that produced my all-time favorite game and 4 other classics that, despite their various individual flaws, expanded my imagination and kept me entertained for hundreds of memorable hours. Try going back and telling my teenage self how far the company / franchise would end up falling, and how I'd grow to treat a new numbered installment in the series with complete indifference. That's what I was getting at --- https://imgur.com/iMNC6RU <cite>Mecha Sonic posted [p:942792459] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>masterpug53 posted... </cite> <quote>'Most' prestigious is a poor choice of words, but yes, I do remember that magical era between 1994 and 2001 that produced my all-time favorite game and 4 other classics that, despite their various individual flaws, expanded my imagination and kept me entertained for hundreds of memorable hours. Try going back and telling my teenage self how far the company / franchise would end up falling, and how I'd grow to treat a new numbered installment in the series with complete indifference.</quote> That's what I was getting at </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sakum 07/30/20 6:26:18 PM #44:	Wii_Shaker posted... Most expensive cutscenes does not translate to prestige. I always thought Squeenix turned-based RPGs had garbage gameplay, despite being pretty. Agreed! Literally just pressing X all the time. Thoughtless combat against pathetic foes. --- What's in the booox?! <cite>Sakum posted [p:942792553] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Wii_Shaker posted... </cite> <quote>Most expensive cutscenes does not translate to prestige. I always thought Squeenix turned-based RPGs had garbage gameplay, despite being pretty.</quote> Agreed! Literally just pressing X all the time. Thoughtless combat against pathetic foes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheOrgyPorgy 07/30/20 6:28:03 PM #45:	hotel mario is true prestige --- Radiohead <cite>TheOrgyPorgy posted [p:942792623] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>hotel mario is true prestige </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
squarion 07/30/20 6:47:08 PM #46:	What is it now? Persona? lmao --- Favorite Game of All Time: Donkey Kong Country 2 <cite>squarion posted [p:942793384] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>What is it now? Persona? lmao </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jon1012 07/30/20 6:49:29 PM #47:	IloveJesus posted... This. As much as I loved 7-10, just no. and you DIDN'T love 5 and 6? They had great stories. --- We are Borg. <cite>jon1012 posted [p:942793476] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>IloveJesus posted... </cite> <quote>This. As much as I loved 7-10, just no.</quote> and you DIDN'T love 5 and 6? They had great stories. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andri_g 07/31/20 4:25:16 AM #48:	Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, even with missteps over the years, set the gold standard in Japan for JRPGs. https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-dragon-quest-most-beloved-jrpg/ https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-dragon-quest-more-popular-west/ [ Japanese developers design games for Japanese gamers. Other gamers like them, too? Nice, but not required. ] --- '~' <cite>andri_g posted [p:942810024] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, even with missteps over the years, set the gold standard in Japan for JRPGs. https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-dragon-quest-most-beloved-jrpg/ https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-dragon-quest-more-popular-west/ [ Japanese developers design games for Japanese gamers. Other gamers like them, too? Nice, but not required. ] </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RadiantAdolin 07/31/20 8:50:49 AM #49:	Mecha Sonic posted... There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol There were a ton of games in the Mario franchise between 64 and galaxy what <cite>RadiantAdolin posted [p:942814059] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Mecha Sonic posted... </cite> <quote>There was a period between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy where Mario kind of sucked the only title was Sunshine and it was lol</quote>There were a ton of games in the Mario franchise between 64 and galaxy what </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cobra1010 07/31/20 8:57:48 AM #50:	Persona 4 Golden is better than FF7 remake --- Now is the hour! Riders of Rohan! Oaths you have taken, now fulfill them all, to lord and land! <cite>Cobra1010 posted [p:942814227] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Persona 4 Golden is better than FF7 remake </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkBuster22904 07/31/20 8:58:10 AM #51:	Anyone who thinks "most prestigious" goes to anyone other than mario is fooling themselves. Even through his worse titles, myriad spinoff, questionable moments, the dude is the fucking Mickey mouse of video games. Anyone who has touched a video game in their lives knows who Mario is. Fuck, people who DONT play video games know who Mario is, and probably even a few members of his supporting cast. The franchise is a media icon in a way very few things are. The only other titles that might compete are... idk, pong? Tetris? Tbh pokemon, maybe, though that gets into "popularity vs prestige," I guess. The point is, final fantasy has never even come close. It's not the Mickey Mouse of games. Hell, it's not even the Bugs Bunny of games. Its like... the foghorn leghorn of gaming --- Haven't had a good sig idea since 2006 <cite>DarkBuster22904 posted [p:942814235] in Remember w... [t:78881563]...</cite> <quote>Anyone who thinks "most prestigious" goes to anyone other than mario is fooling themselves. Even through his worse titles, myriad spinoff, questionable moments, the dude is the fucking Mickey mouse of video games. Anyone who has touched a video game in their lives knows who Mario is. Fuck, people who DONT play video games know who Mario is, and probably even a few members of his supporting cast. The franchise is a media icon in a way very few things are. The only other titles that might compete are... idk, pong? Tetris? Tbh pokemon, maybe, though that gets into "popularity vs prestige," I guess. The point is, final fantasy has never even come close. It's not the Mickey Mouse of games. Hell, it's not even the Bugs Bunny of games. Its like... the foghorn leghorn of gaming </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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