5 worst mainline Final Fantasy games of all time
Not all Final Fantasy games are created equal. While the games on this list may be the worst in the franchise, they are still good games that are worth playing. However, they do sit at the bottom of the pile.
Even though some fans might disagree, it is important to note that this is only one writer’s opinion. The games that made the cut for this list mostly have at least one feature or storyline that absolutely ruins an otherwise enjoyable experience.
Were this a list based on all Final Fantasy games and not just the mainline entries, it would be an entirely different list. These games are all playable and enjoyable in their own right. However, they all have something that drags down the overall experience.
For example, Final Fantasy VII has a boring main protagonist. Similarly, FFVI is riddled with bugs, and the bosses are too easy to abuse using magic.
Final Fantasy VIII is not at all a bad game, and in fact, introduced a few unique things to the franchise. However, these new additions ultimately work against the game as a whole. The Draw system was new for its time and was not well-received by the players. Moreover, players have to needlessly grind to steal spells from a variety of enemies. It just drags out the gameplay and winds up being more annoying than an exciting new feature.
The game also never lets the player know that the enemies level up with the player. Many players have grinded to level 100, feeling proud of their accomplishments, that is until they get to the final bosses of the game, who are also level 100. Players can play the whole game at level 1, but that can be quite tedious.
Then there’s the story. Most of the game’s story is lackluster. Moreover, Squall Leonhart might look stylish and cool, but he’s
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