Due to the number of titles in the Final Fantasy series, many newcomers often feel intimidated or confused about which game to start with. With the releases of FFXVI and FFVII Rebirth, we've been seeing an influx of posts asking advice on where to start.

If you are a newcomer to the series, the most important thing to know s is that every numbered entry is completely separate. For instance, there is no connection between FFI and FFII, or FFVI and FFIX. Each of these games takes place in a different universe, with different characters, and a different story. Think of Final Fantasy as more of a "collection" of separate stories, and not a "series". Since the main titles are not related to each other, when it comes to the numbered entries, you can start with any game you want.*

That being said, not all games are equal, and there's varying opinions on which ones offer the best experience as an introduction to the series.

This thread is a place for fans to offer their recommendations on which game to start with!

^{*Note that some numbered entries might have several games. For instance, FFXIII spawned a trilogy consisting of FFXIII-2 and Lightning Returns: FFXIII. You wouldn't want to play FFXIII-2, the sequel to FFXIII, before actually playing FFXIII.}