FFV - Worth Getting?

August 18, 2007, 2:01 AM

Since this topic crops up so much, I figured I'd make a topic and sticky it.

Is this game worth getting? Please post your replies so that people who cannot decide can read this to make their decisions.

August 18, 2007, 2:48 AM

Although FFV is my least favorite out of all the FF games I've played so far, I still recommend getting it. The job system is interesting to work with, although I think having specific jobs assigned to each person (like in IV or VI) makes for a stronger storyline. The soundtrack is really great, too. The music in FFIV was a bit on the primitive side (although I still really liked it), and the FFVI soundtrack is very serious and solemn. The music of FFV falls somewhere in the middle, which makes for a really great, well-balanced soundtrack. Overall, I don't think FFV is one of the best FF games out there, but it still has its high points.

August 18, 2007, 2:49 AM

Personally i don't think this game is worth getting at all. Its overly hard and the job system makes me want to die.

But it has a reputation as being one of the best - so i guess it is worth getting.

August 18, 2007, 2:49 AM

This game is a MUST play!
The job system in this version is 3 steps higher than the job system from FF3 and the story is alot better, It's one of my favorite FF Games of all time and will stay there.

Also it was the first appearance of Moogles, who can pass this up?

August 18, 2007, 2:50 AM

absolutely worth it. FFV is one of the FFs with the best gameplay ever in my opinion. the job system is awesome, the scenarios are breath-taking though the backstory isn't that rich compared to other FFs I find it interesting. I also find the ending one of the bests in the series. so if you're a fan of the series you definitely shouldn't miss V.

August 18, 2007, 5:59 AM

I recommend getting it. The job system is very fun to play around with. Just don't expect amazing character development. That's more VI's department. XD. Like with IV, you will need patience with this game.

I have heard from many people that this game doesn't have good replay value. So maybe it would be better if you rented the game first to try it out.

This is also the last true Final Fantasy game. FF I-V's plots revolved around the four crystals that held the world in balance. After V the crystal plot was pretty much dropped. XD

August 19, 2007, 3:20 AM

I pitch in that it's worth getting as well.

Why? As already mentioned, the job system is quite awesome and the story is pretty good as well. Not exactly my favorite, but this game is actually pretty good.

August 19, 2007, 10:11 PM

I say definitely. As far as classic FF titles go, this is definitely my favorite. The characters are deep, interesting, and very cleverly designed. I'm a big fan of the job system. I'm not 100% sure why but this game holds a lot of meaning for me. I love it. It also held a lot of firsts for the series, definitely worth playing.

August 20, 2007, 5:44 PM

Yes, I recommend this game! (I'm actually replaying it atm.)

The job system lets you combine and use different types of character classes. There are a large range of different classes, each of them being unique.

Bosses and monsters are a bit tougher compared to the rest of the FF series. There is more fighting monster and dungeons as well. There isn't as much story sequences, side-quests, and 'hanging around town' compared to most of the FF titles.

September 24, 2007, 8:29 AM

I'm not really a huge fan of Final Fantasy V but I would say buy it since it is a Final Fantasy game and it's just good to have in a collection. I never finished the game because I found it rather dull and plus I had a lot of trouble with some bosses so I simply gave up. I don't know if I leveled up my characters properly or not.. I mustn't have. The job system is pretty cool and fun but overall this game is definitely not in my top five favorites that's for sure.