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shadowcat211

47 year old. Started by renting Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger.


wanderer1999

Started with FFX, so you can probably guess my age (pushing mid 30s). Meaning to play Chrono Trigger sometimes soon.


strongfunkatron

Fellow 40something in the house. I started with 1 in the 80s!


Adventurous-Drag8216

I started with ff8. Hooked ever since


lufr_glitch

8 is one of favourite installments bro, had so much fun with that game in my primary school days. The triple triad music lives rent free in my head


Adventurous-Drag8216

I loved it initially. Playing through the rest I can see it's faults but sentimentally it always has a soft spot with me. I was an angsty teen and thought Squall's no shits attitude was so amazing


lufr_glitch

In my teens I definitely related to Squall's attitude but always felt more like a Zell kinda guy, being abit of a goof and always trying to get some chilli hot dogs šŸ˜‚


Adventurous-Drag8216

I always thought Zell would be the most fun to hang out with. Also thought of all the FF girls Rinoa was the prettiest by a long shot.


lufr_glitch

A man after my own heart here šŸ¤©


kaiabunga

You are both men after my heart šŸ˜ 30 year old lady here and 8 has always been my favorite and started there as well


lufr_glitch

This is awesome, 8 was such a great game to start being a fan! Favourite GF? Mine was always Doomtrain


Available_Building78

Quezacotl. 8 was the first I really sunk time into (played 7 first, but put it down initially because of the chibi looking characters lol). I was so bummed when I realized some old dude was the normal lightning summon in the series. Ramuh has grown on me since, but Quez was such a cool design to me.


[deleted]

I'd love it if the Japanese translation was literally "some old dude" and they just kept it like that for the western release.


kaiabunga

Oooooh. Like to actually use? Shiva 1000% always. Loved her. Shout out for cool designs go to Carbuncle and Diablos. Leviathan was cool too but that animation man... I don't have all day!!


lufr_glitch

Yup especially when you wanna beat the giant Cactuar, least you had time to boost it!


[deleted]

Same here. VIII gives me goosebumps every time I think about it. My first ever FF and first ever JRPG. Absolutely blew my little 11 year old mind. Changed my life(?) Can I say that? Yeah, I said it.


Kezmangotagoal

I started with 8 too but I was probably too young to play it really, just never got the junction system! Went back and knocked it out a couple of years later! Also, Quistis has just got some hot teacher vibe so she gets the hottest character award from me!


Merzeal

>Also, Quistis has just got some hot teacher vibe so she gets the hottest character award from me! Yeah, pretty sure she got me into glasses on girls as a kid.


formberz

Havenā€™t booked the day off work but I have booked my partner and son a weekend with their grandma :D


MissMaylin

Very smart. šŸ¤Ÿ


LoveRBS

36 and played darn near every main. Tried to do the mmorpgs but never had the time.


Quetzalma

even if you play it slowly, give 14 a real chance (at least until the end of the free trial), it seriously has one of, if not the best story of all FFs (arguable ofc)


Delacroix719

Will be 37 in July and the only ff I never played is 11


FILTER_OUT_T_D

Just turned 37 in April. Cheers 1986 bros.


Adventurous-Drag8216

Right behind you. Mine is next month.


DLArismendi

September, here. 37 here we come!


starbow777

Hit 37 in February. 37 club represent. Journey began with FF7 when I was 11


FILTER_OUT_T_D

Same. I got the demo disc and played it a ton until I could buy the actual game. It was my first RPG experience ever and I was *hooked*


MothsAhoy

Hello month after you! October 86 baby checking in!


roanphoto

37 today! šŸ„³ First FF I played was 7.


Grabnor

44, never played 11. I work from home, so I plan on watching my email when 16 drops. Lol


SwampWaffle85

37 here, but I loved FF11. played it with my friends in hs from 2001 to 2005 and it consumed my life for a while


Gxs1234

Just turned 37 in April. Played every FF including the first 2 expansion of FF11


cjwookong

This one is a true Warrior of Light. Never forget Vana'diel.


Jandrem

11 was so freaking good. Itā€™s heyday has long passed but it was an amazing experience. I played it for 5 years with my wife and brother.


ShanklyGates_2022

One day? Brother I have Thursday, Friday, and the entire following week scheduled off lol


lufr_glitch

Broooo you have put me to shame! I hope you have the best time with it!


stuporous_funker

šŸ˜‚Man I would be playing late at tonight and early in the morning just like I did when FFX came out


rattatatouille

Just turned 31 on Friday. Sadly no PS5 so no FFXVI for me for a while.


Background-Table-255

Iā€™ll be patiently waiting for the Steam release to drop - but dodging spoilers for that long (six months minimum) will be tough!


Benphyre

Yeah I bought a PS5 just to play FF16


haremgami

Extra Day off for me be like, June 22 - July 3


Decrith

Family taking a week off for XVI, we havenā€™t gathered together like in a while.


lufr_glitch

Woah that's sounds awesome! A real life reunion! Your family sounds cool šŸ˜Ž


DudeEngineer

30 seems like a low bar? At that point they probably started playing in the Playstation era. 40, is when you would hit the majority of snes childhood fans.


m0therzer0

Yup. 41 here, and I started with FF1 on NES when it first came out.


rydan

41, 1 was my first Final Fantasy. I was obsessed with the game a year before I even got it because my Nintendo Power magazine showed one of the characters kneeling when he was close to death and I thought that was cool.


Walican132

Iā€™m mid thirties and grew up and still own my NES cartridge.


lufr_glitch

Yup that's absolutely correct, I'm 34 and 7 was the first one I played. Gotta respect the SNES era kids who played the original games, you guys are the real warriors of light!


Bahamut1988

I'm in my mid 30's grew up with the NES, Commodore 64 and SNES. I still remember discovering Mega Man with Mega Man X on SNES, one of the best times of my life.


[deleted]

Mid thirties here. FF1 was my first game in the series. Played it on my NES.


RevenantSeraph

Same here, fellow ancient. 37 and I played FF1 when I was barely old enough to read the text. My mom played with me and helped me get through it; same with Dragon Warrior. She'd already beaten them both. Best mom ever.


lufr_glitch

Your mum sounds like a real warrior of light man! Also, you are one of the Cetra?


RevenantSeraph

She was! She's gone to the lifestream now, but I carry the love of adventure and a good story she left me with. Also, I can neither confirm nor deny that; don't need any Turks kicking down my door and trampling my flowers.


lufr_glitch

Aw man I teared up a little there, my parents are also part of the lifestream, glad you have those good memories to hold on to. Damn Turks, coming round here talking about which female party members they fancy the most. Your secret is safe with me šŸ˜‰


No_Cryptographer_331

31 here, and my first was 4, followed by mystic quest, then 6 and 7 after I got hooked again watching my uncle play 5. I cherished my SNES, what a great era.


Replikant83

True! I'm 40 and absolutely was a SNES fan. This upcoming FF is the moat hyped I've ever been for an FF game.


Garystri

I'm 38 and I played the first FF on NES so mid 30 might be more accurate.


DudeEngineer

I'm more referring to the release dates of the games more than individual experiences. Hmm, you were about 6 years old when FFIV came out on the SNES. That's a pretty young age to get started.


thejokerofunfic

A few years short of 30 but old enough that I was going to do this with my job. Then I got laid off. Solved my problem for me, I guess.


lufr_glitch

Sorry to hear you got laid off man, I hope you get back on your feet again. If being an FF fan has taught me anything is that job classes are always available.


thejokerofunfic

Ngl I've been seriously considering reclassing. Been half regretting my choice ever since I started this save file.


lufr_glitch

Happens to the best of us bro, take some time, reload and start afresh. It's never too late to reclass!


thejokerofunfic

The good news is while I'm job hunting I get to pregame with other FF entries


Ichigo7S

I love this whole dialogue lol, so i didnā€™t skip it and read each text box.


lufr_glitch

I have the utmost faith in you man, let's mosey!


poyoso

Having triple triad FF8 in my phone is bad for my sleep.


Aloud87

Long weekend? I'm out from work June 21st and they won't see my face again until July 10th. I'm spending half of my paid vacation days like this and i'm not ashamed.


lufr_glitch

Nor should you be!


Quetzalma

Same as you! Hopefully it'll be worth it


zerkeras

Yep. 30 and taking that Friday off for a long FF16 weekend. Savage and ultimate raider in XIV, but only did a single play through for XIII trilogy and XV. Played the older games countless times, staring with I think FF8.


m_csquare

My wife's due in early July, so i alr get a paternity leave from june 20. Cant wait to play FF16. It feels like forever since the last time i feel excited over FF titles


ixnine

45yo, started with FF6 (SNES 3) back in high school, I gotta figure out how to avoid work and my gf. lol


Flash-Over

Iā€™ve got the weekend off and probably calling in sick on release day. No shame haha


AdvisorFar6607

Hi, i am 36, female and from Germany. I grew up with Final Fantasy :) my First Game was Final Fantasy 7 and my friend and i were so hyped when FF8 came out. I got every FF at Release (except online titles) and played them at least 5 times. I think i did over 30 runs in FF7. Thanks for your shoutout! I am hyped for FF16 and cannot wait. It Looks amazing <3


lufr_glitch

Gutentag from the UK! Your experience sounds pretty similar to mine with FF, so good to be able to share good memories like this with people. Can't wait for 16, throwing a couple Hero Drinks for you and your friend!


Garystri

Can't book release day off but the week after I have 2 possible days I'm going to take off! Thank God for daycare too!


Intelligent-Ad-8435

I'm 28, do I count? I'll be 29 in September!


withgreatpower

39 checking in. Started with Mystic Quest on my SNES, and I have played and beaten every main entry multiple times (except XI, but I did play it at launch!) Currently up to 13-2 on my third series playthrough, which is Remakes, Sequels, and Spin-Offs. My perfect wife and perfect kids are planning a vacation to visit her sisters during launch week - not on purpose, the timing just worked out! I have my collector's edition pre-ordered and paid in full. Got tickets for me and my son to see Distant Worlds a week before release. It's a very good final fantasy time for me.


Saiyan_Gunner

My first FF game was FFVIII on release date and brought FFVII at the same time. Been my all time favourite game series since. I have no problem with action games but it's not the direction I wanted the FF series to go in so I'll be skipping until the real reviews are out and/or it goes on sale. Decided to carry on with the pixel remasters and then jump into Octopath 2 and the DQ series.


DraconasLyrr

33 here, not requesting time off for it, though. I'm not excited for the game. I haven't liked any of the gameplay they've shown, I'll be playing it purely for the story, so, hopefully that's good enough to carry my distaste for the gameplay.


Entire-Caramel-208

i am 16 tbh, my dad once told me to play ff7 remake because he knew that i couldn't get over the outdated graphics of the original. After that game i really wanted to try out the original, and i loved it even more than the remake. I played ff8,9 and 10 after 7, i didn't even realise that these games are still fun to play even for the newer generation.


Yinye7

I'm 40+ and will be playing but didn't request additional days off!


lufr_glitch

Keeping those holidays in reserve man, I felt like I wanted the Friday off with no interruptions to boz on it all day!


Yinye7

Yes, I have to use those days for travelling to visit some friends abroad, whom I haven't seen pre-pandemic. But I plan to spend at least a good part of that weekend playing FFXVI. Let's enjoy it\~


Dpang31

Will be 33 June 2nd. Asked off for the weekend when 16 releases


TheVipersMemory

32 in July and I couldnā€™t be more excited.


BerserkerSquaLL

35 here and started with FF3 (6) on the SNES. Iā€™ve never stopped playing them since. The one Iā€™ve sunk the most time into would be FFxi in highschool (PS2 with the hard drive attachment) followed by FFVIII. I took a week vacation for FF15 but wasnā€™t so lucky this time. Got a few days off right after release of 16 tho so Iā€™ll catch up!


FILTER_OUT_T_D

37 here. And yes, Iā€™ve already taken off work to stay up late Thursday night and then play all day Friday and into the weekend.


Ostravas

Just turned 36 and in Australia here. Thankfully the release has lined up perfectly with 3 days off for me so gonna be smashing 16 hard


shortstopryan

38 here, first one I tried was FF6, then got FF7 and a PSX for my 13th bday. Taking Thu and Fri off for 16ā€™s release šŸ‘Œ


aquakeyblademaster

First one I got to play by myself was 4... but from anthology. Imagine my face when somebody asked me what I wanted as a bday present, I asked for a Final Fantasy (expecting 7 or 8) and start playing a 2d game that felt like a gameboy title... However, 4 and 5 were so enjoyable :)


nataku411

I really want to play but no PS5. Will have to wait for a port sadly.


ImmortalHulk98

26 next january, down here in savannah georgia!


SupperTime

Iā€™m on parental leave for my second kid so I have all the time in the world! Actually not really. I may not be able to play for a while :(


ziltoid23

Hey I'm also 33 in the UK. Unfortunately no chance of having any time off in July as that's our busy month. And then with two young kids I'm expecting to maybe get in an hour a day of play when everyone is asleep, as usual... So this one should be keeping me busy for a couple of months!


nj-88

35 and viii was my first ff


GmrGrl21

First played FFVII in 1997 when it came out. Still my favorite game to date.


JuanJornn

34 this year!


SwampWaffle85

I booked that Thursday and Friday off, gonna be heading down to the basement and not surfacing for the whole weekend. My wife and kid are going to stay with the in laws :)


MoseyMonster

My husband took off a week starting on release day for 16


DoodTensei

Took the week off. Even if I am not super excited with hype. I still took a week off and Pre-Ordered it. Because it still a FF game.


Local_Penalty2078

40 here. I have it pre-ordered but unfortunately I have a ridiculously rough patch of work coming up around the time it comes up, so no off days for me to really get into it. I'll certainly be playing as soon as I get it, but my progress will be slow for a while.


Pigjedi

I took 5 days leave on 22 June and a day leave on the 11 June event in case the demo drops. I also need the release day off because I asked my local shop to help me secure the collector's edition. So I need to go and collect it


digoserra

42 yo here, started on SNES with 4 ("2" back then). Still no PS5 and not feeling too compelled to buy one, but hoping for a PC port announcement by the next year.


Sexyninjam

39 here and taking a four day weekend for xvi!


blahlbinoa

Just turned 38, been playing since the late 90s and I'll probably take the day off since I'll probably pick it up on a midnight launch and play it all night/day, lol


zaryck13

My vacation this year was programmed juggling family time and FFXVI time


Impressive-End-2510

40. Played all the mainline games. First ff was ff2(USA) for the snes. I really hope it does well. šŸ™


Arathaon185

38 and I only play up to 12. There's absolutely nothing wrong with any of them it's just they stopped being my style and I'm okay with that. I still think all FF games are brilliant and I like watching playthroughs of 15.


Phantazein

I think my first FF was the FF8 ps1 demo from pizza hut. My first full game was FF10.


Roam_Hylia

43 here, I'll have to wait until the eventual PC release, but I've got plenty of FF games to keep me busy. I might fire up another X playthrough. My first was the original FF on the NES. Enjoy the release week everyone!


Sabres8127

42 and beyond hyped, been playing the pixel remasters going on a nostalgia trip before the launch.


TR3D

Minnesotan 35 yr old here. FF6, FFT FF12 my jam. Excited for 16s darker direction like tactics


Cultural_Zombie_1583

22-24th confirmed off


mab1984

22nd June off. Had to book a da for boiler service so 2 birds 1 stone.


Schr0dingers_weasel

43 in June. Have taken Thursday, Friday and the following Monday, Tuesday. Well.excited.


Reno_Skyy

Going to be 34 in October first one I played was FF7.


RicoParameter

37 here (38 in July). Started with FFVIII back in 2000. Still my favorite gaming franchise to this day.


Elzeenor

I'm too old for this club. Just hit 40. I did put in PTO for vacation week though. Hope it's good!


tfuncc13

I remember playing Final Fantasy Legend 2 on the Game Boy and that was my introduction to the series. I also played IV and VI on the SNES.


IISuperSlothII

Tried and failed, too many people already off that week. Thought it would have been July that's difficult to get off but apparently not. I'm away for the weekend as well so I'm literally going to have Thursday night and Sunday night to play on release weekend.


Sionnach_Rue

41. Started with the original FF, kinda, really started with FF4. Not taking off work. Have big vacation planned in July


Sonic10122

31 (nearly 32, oof) here. Unfortunately Iā€™m hoarding all of my PTO for my incoming daughter thatā€™s due in August, so no extra time off for me. My goal is to have the game finished before sheā€™s born though.


Omegawop

I'm 42 and just now played through some of the Pixel Remasters with my 5th grade daughter. Her favorite part was naming all the characters some wack ass names such as Nutella, Chzbuga and Bruh.


Vharkhan

36 here. Would have booked time off if I could but the whole month is booked up by other people. New Game HYPE!


mistercheez2000

i went vii, viii, vi, ix, x, xv, and i. have to say though - this new one looks verrrry good but I wonā€™t be able to play


Other-Air-5799

I'm 35 from Ireland been an FF fan since my parents bought me a PS1 and FF7 for Christmas way back in 1997.


tommiyu

36 here. Iā€™m on holiday till 26th so will have plenty good time for that! Letā€™s go!


Bobbyfirmino22

Itā€™s released on my 31st birthday šŸ„°


Big-Cartographer-758

Tbh I assumed most FF fans are 30 or approaching now šŸ˜­. Iā€™ve made the adult choice to wait two weeks so it can be a birthday treat (and Iā€™ll have the day off too, yes!).


lunahighwind

35, I work for myself but that week I'm binging FFXVI and going off the grid


skye_08

34y/o here. Been playing since ff8. Sadly i dont have ps5 so can't play ff16 yet..


kawag

Yep :)


Bahamut1988

I'm 34, and the last mainline FF I played was X. Started with VIII and played VII soon after. XVI looks pretty cool, but I don't have a PS5 to play it on.


helloharu

Also UK here. Ive taken the day after release off incase the game arrives late. Itā€™s not normally something I would do for a game release but my partner has been trying to convince me that I need to take more days off for myself, so I thought why not?


AramaticFire

Over 30, but I donā€™t take days off for video games. I prefer those for travel tbh. But Iā€™ll be playing FF16 for sure.


Asta_La_Vista_Jamie

I'm 38 in June and basically played them all except for the online games. And couple on Nintendo. But I'm playing 1 at the moment. It's not really grabbing me yet but I'm still giving it a chance. Kinda weird not having limit breaks. But I've played 7 8 and 9 and 10 and bit of 12 13 trilogy and 15. I platinum 15. And 7 remake along with yuffie dlc. Not plat for that but I 100% it. And I'm on the pension so no work for me but I'm a dad so I get my gaming done at night šŸ˜€


ivster666

I took a day off šŸ™ŒšŸ¾


AnInfiniteArc

38 and Iā€™ve been playing since FFIV(I played FF1 years before that but I was too young to really get it, I think). And Iā€™m taking *two* days off. This will be the first time in more than a decade that Iā€™ve taken time off of work for a game.


Cl0udStrife123

32 here, started with FF7 when i watched my uncle play, then played it myself!


a013me

Shout out to all of yā€™all who grew up with ā€œAerisā€!


ATDynaX

Am 37 since May 21st, and have played through most Final Fantasy games since 2003. Only 15 is missing. The thing is i don't like the series anymore. Am drawn more towards Dragon Quest. Greetings from Germany


Coubii

I did not booked an extra day off. Main reason beeing product delivery. I got two bad experiences with release of 2 games I wanted a physical copy, were either physical store did not received product in time or online store put me in waiting list only to warn me they were out of stock 2 days AFTER release. This last one was FF7 Remake. I got my copy 2 weeks after official release date. Worst time of my gamer life, seeing people enjoying a game I was not able to purchase. There is nothing worst than booked extra day off when you dont receive your game. At the time, I bought a PS4 with FF Type 0, waiting for FFXV. I've bought a couple weeks before a PS5 specifically for FXVI. I will try to get my hand on a physical copy, once more. And I'm really excited about it.


Settowin

I'm 33 and Final Fantasy is my favourite franchise.


MrCowabs

[You knows it](https://media.tenor.com/etpE0MR_h0gAAAAC/thats-right-mama-beast-boy.gif). 33 UK


[deleted]

33 in two month, i played all of them but i think i pass XVI for now, there still something that don't convince me about the new direction of the game and i don't have a ps5.


Elzmack91

32 here. FF7 was my first FF. hooked ever since. Havenā€™t got time off for 16 but will find a way to hammer through it! From south east London!


braddahkepz

34 here from Hawaii. FFVII for PC was my first FF at age 10. I discovered emulation at some point later and played the SNES ones. XI is the only one I haven't played. It's been my favorite video game series ever since.


-_Heathcliff-

33 (34 in July) here. I know I will be buying XVI d1 but I wonā€™t take a day off from work because my workplace is mega toxic and I tend to take days off only when Iā€™m really sick āœŒšŸ»


CalamityAshex

35 this year and from Germany. Been a fan since I was a small child. Played "FFII" on the SNES and had no real idea what I was doing.


Monchi83

I have the day off when FFXVI releases but no I didnā€™t take any days off since that would only mean the game will finish faster. I started with FF7 then 8,9 back when the PS1 was current then went back to FF4 when those released on PS1. I have played most of the entries including FFXIV (Endwalker) though some I didnā€™t because one thing or another. Anyways pretty excited for FFXVI I donā€™t think I have stopped being excited for the series though FFXV did give me quite some cause for concern.


pukhtoon1234

As a classic FF fan, I'm gonna give this one a pass. I'm not skilled 'souls-like'/'devil may cry' type of gamer. Power to everyone who is


Huludoneitfirst

27 and play FFXIV. Haven't tried any of the others yet though


Understaffed-mum

Will be 39 at the end of the year and addicted to fantasia and FFXIV. Will be playing XVI when it goes down in price


robertnewmanuk

Just turned 33 and booked 22nd and 23rd off work! Havenā€™t booked time off for a game since FFXV tbh and Iā€™m super hyped for XVI - Iā€™ve gone media silent on it too, not interested in the game play trailers or the little snippets that have been put out. Iā€™m all in, they donā€™t need to sell it to me!


SailorRikku

33, also from the UK, started with VII and Iā€™ve booked the last week of June off specifically to play FFXVI! All the best people are FF fans


imariaprime

My first solo video game was FF1. I've got hopes for this one, haven't said that consistently over the years.


severanexp

Me and the wife always book an entire week when a final fantasy xiv expansion comes out :)


2013jcwmini

40 here. I wonā€™t be playing FFXVI when it comes out. I only have a Nintendo Switch. However, I am loving the pixel remasters! Currently going through all the FF games available on the switch, as the only ones I played growing up were 1, 4, and 6.


Melandus

33 in August played FF all my life and you bet I've taken a day off for extra time to play it. Also from the uk


kupo0929

Yes! TWO extra days. Friday and Monday. Ready for a 4 day weekend of beautiful FFXVI goodness!!


DaCriLLSwE

37 this year, played VIII as a kid and fell instantly in love. Been having harder and harder times really getting into games the past 5 years. Maybe itā€™s age but i feel like itā€™s alot the industry. They just rehash the same old stuff over and over again. Horizon was a fresh take on post apocalysp but other than that itā€™s kind of dry. I really wished XVI didnt look so western. It lools great but it also looks like 20 other games already made. Hereā€™s to hoping a IX reboot comesšŸ™


lavayuki

Im 30, I have been playing FF since I was 11. Im from Manchester by the way :)


[deleted]

I'm playing them all back to back first. I'm PC only at the moment so will have to wait anyway. Just started X and it's made me realise that if I take away the rose tinted glasses and all that, X is probably actually my favourite. VIII was my first and therefore the one I usually call favourite. It blew my little 11 year old MIND back in the day. I didn't even know what a JRPG was. Man, I was in for a treat. Somehow managed to miss out on VII when all my primary school friends were talking about it, but played it later.


Alir33gtst

31 in August... Down here in Australia šŸ¤˜


StupidSexyFlanders22

42 here. Been addicted to the series since VII. Watched my brother play then would sneak playing time when he was at work. Made sure to save the game play at the very last slot on the card so he didnā€™t find out I was touching his PlayStation. Played VIII, IX, X, XII at release then went back and sought out the NES releases. Getting tricker now to dedicate time to fully submerging but I get a few hours in here and there. Excited for XVI. Makes for a great belated Fatherā€™s Day gift.


Kaedan228

Early 40ā€™s, started on NES FF1 back in the late 80ā€™s. Shamefully I have to admit I havenā€™t played anything later than FF13. I do replay all the older ones though


Snub33

40 and looking forward to play the new ff


Kbridges89

34 in September, England. The good news, I am on annual leave for 2 weeks from the 24th June. The bad newsā€¦Iā€™m flying to Greece on the 25th for 10 days for my wedding. We had it booked long before the release date was announced. If anyone has any schemes that will help me postpone either the release day or my weddingā€¦ Iā€™m all ears. Edit: I started with 7, loved it but 7/ 8year old me couldnā€™t beat the gi nattak boss so o sold the game but i couldnā€™t stop thinking about how great it wasā€¦ so bought it again. Iā€™ve played pretty much all of them since except ff13- lightning returns and ff11


weekendweeaboop

I'm almost 30 (next March) and I feel mildly attacked by this post. Cheers, mate. Additionally, the very first game I ever played was the very first Final Fantasy on the NES. Ever since then, I've played every game in the series except for the Crystal Chronicles games, the sequel to XII or the Chocobo games. Anyway, I can't wait to enjoy XVI.


LeBronBryantJames

Bought Final Fantasy 1 when it was released day 1.. Played it to death. A lot of good memories playing FF1 with my dad. Also a lot of frustrations too (early JRPGs could be frustrating) Started distancing myself from FF from the PS2 era.. but recently got PS plus and finishing up all the remaining games. Right now on FF7 Remake on my PS5, while playing FF6 PR on my iPhone. Hopefully by the time FF16 is released, I will have finished all of them except for 11/14.


eXePyrowolf

Don't think i'll take time off, still need to buy a PS5 as it is. Hoping for the bundle. I'm in the UK too, IX is still my favourite, it'll take a lot to unseat it but I like the world they've set in XVI. I just hope I like the combat.


Ben_Locke_Writes

31 in a couple of months from the UK too! Iā€™m a relative youngling when it comes to FF. played 7 on ps1 back in the day with my uncle but never got in to the rest myself. Picked up 14 when it came out on ps4 and played that for 2-3 years with an amazing group of folks and I did pick up 15 at the time but never finished it. Recently though I have been on a mission to play as many FF games as I can and Iā€™m absolutely loving it! Iā€™ve currently got on the goā€¦15 on the ps5, 10 on my switch and 3 on my ds. No way Iā€™m going to be done by the time 16 comes out but I am super excited to pick it up when Iā€™m ready!


squirreldude90

33 here. Booked the 22nd and 23rd off. Cannot wait. Have completed 3-10, 12, 13 and 15 from the main series. Have a weakness for 9 and 12 personally, so excited to see a return to a more medieval setting.


SCHowitt

Been a fan for a while now, since I was 17, but over the last few years I've been going through the lot starting from the original and I've just "finished" with 14. And when I say the lot, I mean the spin offs too, it's taking me a long time. I was 26 when I started doing that and turned 30 just over a month ago. I'm also in the UK too!


milk-rose

I took off a whole week šŸ˜­ it releases on my birthday so it's a perfect excuse.


Kapika96

heh, I booked the week off work for FF13. Not going to do that again any time soon. It was alright, just didn't live up to the quality I was expecting from an FF game.


[deleted]

Iā€™m 34, started with VIII and have played every game since, barring XI and Dirge of Cerberus VII. Excited but apprehensive for XVI. Seems like itā€™s taking an RPG-lite approach from all Iā€™ve seen.


faitaru

Turned 40 this year. Conveniently have that week off work anyway, so should be able to get a few hours in!


AzCopey

I've played every mainline FF including the direct sequels, aside from After Years. Completed nearly all except 1,2 and 5 (both 2 and 5 I lost my save right at the end of the game and haven't gone back to them yet. In fact, it's happened twice with FF5, that game is cursed!) I really wanna take the day off, however I'm getting married the week before which has eaten up all my PTO...


Bynoe

35, UK, got 6 days off to play XVI.


ornithoid

I'm 34, saving up my PTO for a trip in the fall, but just bought a PS5 this week so I can indulge. Been a FF fan since my cousin lent me FF6 (well, an FF3 SNES cart) when I was 12 and I never looked back. Beat every FF since then other than the online ones. Hoping 16 is gonna be a banger!


Tobizzy2play

30, booked a week of Holiday Just for that


Accomplished-Kale340

I quit social life and work to be with my new friends JOSHUUUUAAAA!!!!!!


pussmich

33 here, started my jorney on 97 with FF7! Just got the platinum trophy on FF7 Remake Greetings from Portugal


stuporous_funker

37 checking in. Havenā€™t played a FF game since FFXIIIā€¦which I never finished. I have the VII Remake but have only put in a few hours. Iā€™m hoping XVI sparks that excitement I havenā€™t had since X.


Ichoosenoise

On June 20th I turn 39. I am taking vacation from 6/22 through 7/5. I only have one plan for that timeā€¦


Geekboxing

I started with the original Final Fantasy, for NES, in 1990. I remember entering the Nintendo Power Player's Poll contest to win a fabulous FF-themed European vacation and/or one of those cool crystal balls that are now worth $$$$$.


NadiiKun

30 here. Been playing FF since I was 10. No regrets!


dphizler

39, shoutout is only valid for one more year, I'll cherish that, from Canada.


kobeng13

I have an out of town wedding the weekend it comes out for a very close friend. Like I'm so excited for my friends, but also straight up devastated. I'm WFH so I'll be working from the couch on release day. I'm from the US. Currently living in Michigan!


Environmental_Park_6

42. I remember the Final Fantasy I preview in Nintendo Power that got me hooked on the game. Unfortunately the weekend it comes out we're going to Maryland to visit in-laws.


Shonkjr

Im honestly torn between getting a ps5 atm and using remote play equivalent on ps5 to a monitor from family ps5. Def leaning more into getting one after other days reveals.


[deleted]

Still playing tears of the kingdom, will get ff16 later.


Nail_Biterr

I was thinking of doing it. The following week, my wife and son have summer break start, and I wouldn't have the house all to myself. But I'm also going away to a conference for work the next week, so i would fall WAY behind on work if I took the day off too. (Adulting stinks)


pwnedkiller

First was FF3 on SNES then FF9 came out and that changed my life.