Best final fantasy opening.

Jamie · 02-20-2007, 10:27 PM

Inspired by Hayates Best FF Ending i was curious to what peoples favourite opening is.

By this i mean the opening clip but also the first 30 minutes of gameplay etc.

I personally liked Final Fantasy 8. The opening clip was quite fast paced but what sells it for me is the gamplay at the begining. It got you involved in everything straight away. Pity about the rest of the game...

Anyways what areyour views???

The Man · 02-20-2007, 10:37 PM

FFIV's was pretty epic. [spoiler]The burning of Mist and the disappearance of Cain[/spoiler] set an early hook effectively, providing enough mystery to cause players to want to play more.

Exodus · 02-20-2007, 10:45 PM

I was more impressed with FFVIII. The opening battle between Seifer and Squall was pretty awesome. Though I didn't enjoy the ten minute explanations of junctions, limits, etc., I did enjoy battling Ifrit early on in the game, and starts you off almost immediately on a SeeD mission (or exam, whatever), which also had some pretty nice scenes.

Jamie · 02-20-2007, 10:55 PM

Ye i agree Exo. The starting off with seed tests was good, especially the clip of squall looking onto the fighting in the distance on dollet on the vessel. They should of had some more seed missions like that before timber. And That fight with siefer. So much action so early drives me to play it. Hated the Laguna bits though.

Btw i think you can hit triangle during those explanations to skip them.

O_C · 02-25-2007, 06:51 PM

personally i think ff9's was good rivalling ff8's. FF7's was a bit weak but you have to admit that the gameplay makes up for it. FFX was alright. Havent got ff12 yet thanks to amazons sluggish deliveries but will comment on that when i get it. Or rather if i get it. ffX-2 wasnt really a final fantasy to me i found it a bit of a piss take to be hounest. ok it was good in some aspects like modifieng the job system from one of the older ff's.

Tom · 02-25-2007, 07:06 PM

FFVII was made like a sandwhich; what is on the top and bottom is flavorless, but what's in the middle makes the whole thing good. So I'm guessing that anyone who says that FFVII's opening was good, is going to be judging it by the filling.

Anyway, I quite enjoyed the opening of FFT. The first thing they do is throw you right into battle. Out of the regular FF series though, I'd have to say that FFVIII was pretty good. The whole thing was good, but out of the first 30 minutes of each one I've played, that one is the best.

Faded Hero · 02-25-2007, 11:33 PM

FFXII hands down for me. Holy **** it was so incredible, not just the amazing animation but the whole Idea of what happened, it was just so chaotic and a PERFECT setting for a story because of all the directions they could have gone. FFIX a close second followed by FFVIII.

XxVivixX · 02-25-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Faded Hero

FFXII hands down for me. Holy **** it was so incredible, not just the amazing animation but the whole Idea of what happened, it was just so chaotic and a PERFECT setting for a story because of all the directions they could have gone. FFIX a close second followed by FFVIII.

agreed. but i also liked ff10 because of all the hype, blitzball, the music, and it got me excited and ready to play a great final fantasy

thekingoftheempire · 02-26-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Inspired by Hayates Best FF Ending i was curious to what peoples favourite opening is.

By this i mean the opening clip but also the first 30 minutes of gameplay etc.

I personally liked Final Fantasy 8. The opening clip was quite fast paced but what sells it for me is the gamplay at the begining. It got you involved in everything straight away. Pity about the rest of the game...

Anyways what areyour views???

VIII's has the best intro in the entire series. If your gonna add tidbits about the opening as well the first minutes of gameplay then still VIII. Your weren't drag about the junction explanation. It was completely optional. And having Ifrit the first boss is already gold.

Faded Hero · 02-26-2007, 09:11 PM

Eh, FFVIII was only good IMO because of the graphics. If you look at the opening, it really has nothing at all to explain the game, or give any leads into the story besides how Squall got his scar. Everything else was just... coolio grafix.

Antikhrist · 02-27-2007, 11:33 AM

I'm with Faded on this one, I think that FFXII had the best opening as well. [SPOILER={FFXII SPOILER}]You start off as a teenager, Vaan's brother, in the midst of a fierce battle between two warring factions, then the ending of the beginning, if that makes sense, lays the groundwork for Basch's story.[/SPOILER]

It's pretty ****ing amazing.

Scrutator · 02-27-2007, 12:12 PM

Out of all the openings I've seen from I - X-2 then the opening FMV from FFVIII was the most impressive, only time in the series I reset the game just to see it again. Really good at setting the tone for the game although the game in comparison was a let down.

Lady Rinoa · 02-27-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Hated the Laguna bits though.

Those were funny as hell, he was soo silly; how could you not enjoy those bits? >.>

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Originally Posted by Faded Hero

Eh, FFVIII was only good IMO because of the graphics. If you look at the opening, it really has nothing at all to explain the game, or give any leads into the story besides how Squall got his scar. Everything else was just... coolio grafix.

Are you serious? FFVIII has the best kick ass intro ever! It has been recognized as such by many factors. Graphics, music, FMV’s, perfectly placed in sync. The intensity of the FMVs as they play along builds up nicely as the music plays; which btw, Liberi Fatali totally embraces that fact alone majestically. xD

Antikhrist · 02-28-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Rinoa

Are you serious? FFVIII has the best kick ass intro ever! It has been recognized as such by many factors. Graphics, music, FMV’s, perfectly placed in sync. The intensity of the FMVs as they play along builds up nicely as the music plays; which btw, Liberi Fatali totally embraces that fact alone majestically. xD

I'd have to agree about how FFVIII had a great looking opening with plenty of action and a great score by Uematsu to back it up, but it laid very little groundwork for the story. That was the reason I went with FFXII over FFVIII; it looked good and the first 30 minutes really got the story going.

Faded Hero · 02-28-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Caviar

I'd have to agree about how FFVIII had a great looking opening with plenty of action and a great score by Uematsu to back it up, but it laid very little groundwork for the story. That was the reason I went with FFXII over FFVIII; it looked good and the first 30 minutes really got the story going.

QFT

Lady Rinoa · 02-28-2007, 12:29 AM

I liked FFXII, that’s about it really. I wasn’t too impressed with intro since this is what the discussion is about. Honestly, the opening intro of 12 was kinda weak in a sense because it has been done already…it reminded me of Star Wars =S thus not being as unique as FFVIII’s.

My Final Heaven · 02-28-2007, 12:35 AM

I'm torn on this one. What I can say for certain is that the one's on PS1 have been the best. 7 has the best actual gameplay opening sequence. The assault on reactor #1 is so much fun to play and never really gets old. Cinematically 8 takes the pie no problem, the battle of Seifer and Squall and Rinoa in the field and the suitably epic orchestral music sets the stage very nicely... But then you wander around Garden for a while and you're like... Wha... Huh? Fighting stuff? When do i get to fight stuff? Who's this Bint in the dress with the glasses, she wasn't in the movie!

9 Has the best combination of the two, my only problem with 9's opening is that the cinematics, while gorgeous and so very well coupled with the soundtrack don't seem to bare any imediacy to the story. They foreshadow a little bit but then you're very quickly launched into something that has nothing to do with a little boat whipping around in a storm and it's not long before you forget it even happened.

So
7 best gameplay
8 best movie
9 best all round

Antikhrist · 02-28-2007, 12:39 AM

Added a poll fgj, be sure to vote.

The Man · 02-28-2007, 12:41 AM

Bollocks, why did you start with FFVII? If you're going to make a poll, go all the way; it's not like you don't have the power.

View Poll Results: Best Final Fantasy Opening?
Final Fantasy I	0	0%
Final Fantasy II	0	0%
Final Fantasy III	0	0%
Final Fantasy IV	2	6.67%
Final Fantasy V	0	0%
Final Fantasy VI	2	6.67%
Final Fantasy VII	2	6.67%
Final Fantasy VIII	7	23.33%
Final Fantasy IX	5	16.67%
Final Fantasy X	5	16.67%
Final Fantasy X-2	0	0%
Final Fantasy XII	6	20.00%
Final Fantasy Tactics	0	0%
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance	1	3.33%
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02-20-2007, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jamie The Jesus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The town of flowers Age: 22 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 4	Best final fantasy opening. Inspired by Hayates Best FF Ending i was curious to what peoples favourite opening is. By this i mean the opening clip but also the first 30 minutes of gameplay etc. I personally liked Final Fantasy 8. The opening clip was quite fast paced but what sells it for me is the gamplay at the begining. It got you involved in everything straight away. Pity about the rest of the game... Anyways what areyour views??? __________________ *You dont control the day...The man controls the day; but we will control the night....Send out the message...Control your hood!!!*

02-20-2007, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamie The Jesus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The town of flowers Age: 22 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 4	Ye i agree Exo. The starting off with seed tests was good, especially the clip of squall looking onto the fighting in the distance on dollet on the vessel. They should of had some more seed missions like that before timber. And That fight with siefer. So much action so early drives me to play it. Hated the Laguna bits though. Btw i think you can hit triangle during those explanations to skip them. __________________ *You dont control the day...The man controls the day; but we will control the night....Send out the message...Control your hood!!!*

02-25-2007, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tom Yeah, its me Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 545 Rep Power: 5	FFVII was made like a sandwhich; what is on the top and bottom is flavorless, but what's in the middle makes the whole thing good. So I'm guessing that anyone who says that FFVII's opening was good, is going to be judging it by the filling. Anyway, I quite enjoyed the opening of FFT. The first thing they do is throw you right into battle. Out of the regular FF series though, I'd have to say that FFVIII was pretty good. The whole thing was good, but out of the first 30 minutes of each one I've played, that one is the best. __________________ Don't try to tell these people the rum is all gone. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Post them here!

02-25-2007, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Faded Hero I can curse here and you can't Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ipsen's Castle Age: 25 Posts: 449 Rep Power: 4	FFXII hands down for me. Holy **** it was so incredible, not just the amazing animation but the whole Idea of what happened, it was just so chaotic and a PERFECT setting for a story because of all the directions they could have gone. FFIX a close second followed by FFVIII. __________________ .:Nothing is true... Everything is permitted:.

02-20-2007, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	FFIV's was pretty epic. [spoiler]The burning of Mist and the disappearance of Cain[/spoiler] set an early hook effectively, providing enough mystery to cause players to want to play more.

02-20-2007, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Exodus Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Age: 18 Posts: 1,685 Rep Power: 0	I was more impressed with FFVIII. The opening battle between Seifer and Squall was pretty awesome. Though I didn't enjoy the ten minute explanations of junctions, limits, etc., I did enjoy battling Ifrit early on in the game, and starts you off almost immediately on a SeeD mission (or exam, whatever), which also had some pretty nice scenes.

02-25-2007, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
O_C Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: just south of kenya Age: 18 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 4	personally i think ff9's was good rivalling ff8's. FF7's was a bit weak but you have to admit that the gameplay makes up for it. FFX was alright. Havent got ff12 yet thanks to amazons sluggish deliveries but will comment on that when i get it. Or rather if i get it. ffX-2 wasnt really a final fantasy to me i found it a bit of a piss take to be hounest. ok it was good in some aspects like modifieng the job system from one of the older ff's.

02-26-2007, 09:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Faded Hero I can curse here and you can't Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ipsen's Castle Age: 25 Posts: 449 Rep Power: 4	Eh, FFVIII was only good IMO because of the graphics. If you look at the opening, it really has nothing at all to explain the game, or give any leads into the story besides how Squall got his scar. Everything else was just... coolio grafix. __________________ .:Nothing is true... Everything is permitted:.

02-27-2007, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Antikhrist ♥Sounds of Suburbia Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington Age: 19 Posts: 1,151 Rep Power: 7	I'm with Faded on this one, I think that FFXII had the best opening as well. [SPOILER={FFXII SPOILER}]You start off as a teenager, Vaan's brother, in the midst of a fierce battle between two warring factions, then the ending of the beginning, if that makes sense, lays the groundwork for Basch's story.[/SPOILER] It's pretty ****ing amazing. __________________

02-27-2007, 12:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scrutator Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scotland Age: 23 Posts: 288 Rep Power: 4	Out of all the openings I've seen from I - X-2 then the opening FMV from FFVIII was the most impressive, only time in the series I reset the game just to see it again. Really good at setting the tone for the game although the game in comparison was a let down.

02-28-2007, 12:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
My Final Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home sweet Home Age: 25 Posts: 763 Rep Power: 5	I'm torn on this one. What I can say for certain is that the one's on PS1 have been the best. 7 has the best actual gameplay opening sequence. The assault on reactor #1 is so much fun to play and never really gets old. Cinematically 8 takes the pie no problem, the battle of Seifer and Squall and Rinoa in the field and the suitably epic orchestral music sets the stage very nicely... But then you wander around Garden for a while and you're like... Wha... Huh? Fighting stuff? When do i get to fight stuff? Who's this Bint in the dress with the glasses, she wasn't in the movie! 9 Has the best combination of the two, my only problem with 9's opening is that the cinematics, while gorgeous and so very well coupled with the soundtrack don't seem to bare any imediacy to the story. They foreshadow a little bit but then you're very quickly launched into something that has nothing to do with a little boat whipping around in a storm and it's not long before you forget it even happened. So 7 best gameplay 8 best movie 9 best all round __________________ "The word rustic doesn’t even begin to satisfy the requirements of an adjective used to describe this town. Rustic is a looming butressed cathedral to this town’s Stone Henge. Rustic is the ocean to this town’s mud puddle. Simply put, rustic is a word inadequate to describe the squalour." Get more like this just by clicking on this link.

02-28-2007, 12:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
Antikhrist ♥Sounds of Suburbia Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington Age: 19 Posts: 1,151 Rep Power: 7	Added a poll fgj, be sure to vote. __________________

02-28-2007, 12:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
The Man Vi veri vniversvm vivvs vici Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Age: 25 Posts: 3,647 Rep Power: 0	Bollocks, why did you start with FFVII? If you're going to make a poll, go all the way; it's not like you don't have the power.

02-28-2007, 12:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
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