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Do I need to play other Final Fantasy before 14?

You don't need to play previous FF games to play FFXIV:ARR. They are, however, well worth playing . Each one is its own beast and world. You'll be fine without playing them all, though some parts are nods to prior games that are meant to be little in-jokes for those who have played more of the series.
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Do I need to play the other Final Fantasy games to play 14?

It is not necessary for you to play all of the Final Fantasy games. The Final Fantasy series is a long-running franchise with many installments, and it is not necessary to play every game in the series in order to enjoy the overall experience.
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Is Final Fantasy 14 connected to any other Final Fantasy?

All the Final Fantasy games with numbers are all seperate from each other storywise. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, and XV are completely separate and unconnected universes. All the abbreviated names are connected.
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Do I need to play previous Final Fantasy games before 15?

You dont need to play any other FF game before this BUT i would recommend watching the movie and anime as they are pretty important to understanding the story. However, if you are looking to get into the FF series in general i highly recommend starting with FF10 as i do think it is the best starting point for newbies.
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Do I need to play other Final Fantasy games?

Nope. There are some references and plot points that will make more sense if you've played FF7 original but imo it's not essential.
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Is it OK to play Final Fantasy out of order?

Do you have to play Final Fantasy in order? No, it doesn't matter what order you play the games in. The games have common elements (like Chocobos, Cid, crystals, etc) but the story of each game is different (barring sequels like FF X-2, FF 13-2, 13-3, etc). Feel free to play whichever game in the series you want to.
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Does it matter what Final Fantasy game you start with?

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.
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Is it OK if I start with Final Fantasy 7?

As we said at the start, there's no right answer to where you should start with the FINAL FANTASY series. As each game is its own unique entity, you really can begin wherever you want.
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Is Final Fantasy 15 connected?

The game shares a thematic connection with Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy, a subseries of games linked by a common mythos which includes Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Type-0. The game's development began in 2006 as a PlayStation 3 spin-off titled Final Fantasy Versus XIII.
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Are all Final Fantasy games connected?

Final Fantasy primary installments are generally stand-alone anthology series of role-playing games, each with different settings, plots and main characters, but the franchise is linked by several recurring elements, including game mechanics and recurring character names.
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Are Final Fantasy 11 and 14 connected?

The only connection between the worlds of those games is the Rift, which connects all FFs. However, there is a Dalmasca/Rabanastre/Golmore/and more XII things in XIV, even some characters, but are rewritten counterparts that were born in Hydaelyn (in the original XII, Ashe and Rasler weren't brothers for example).
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Are Final Fantasy 14 and 15 connected?

In short, no. The main series Final Fantasy stories are not connected. They do, however, share elements, themes, and reoccurring features but regardless of where you pick up the series it won't affect your experience. Each main entry is its own self-contained story.
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Is Final Fantasy 16 a sequel to 14?

The fans were excited to learn that the team behind FFXIV was working on a mainline Final Fantasy game, and it has raised expectations for FF16. The producer has spoken, however, and fans must accept that Final Fantasy 16 is its own separate entity and isn't connected to Final Fantasy 14.
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Is Final Fantasy 14 worth starting now?

Final Fantasy 14 is 100 percent worth it. If you are even a casual fan of MMOs, this game hits all the marks. There's always new stuff to do, people to talk to, raids to clear, and so much more.
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Is Final Fantasy 14 fun solo?

Poveromo reckons Final Fantasy 14's expansive story has always been geared towards the solo experience, and all three believe Square Enix's game is worth the journey for solo players.
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Can you play Final Fantasy 15 without playing the others?

You don't need to play the other Final Fantasy games to understand XV. They're all effectively off in individual universes per title, unless part of a group and/or as a sequel. For XV you only need to look at the "Final Fantasy XV Universe" content including the Brotherhood anime, and Kingsglaive film.
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Why did Final Fantasy 15 fail?

It was fundamentally flawed, the storyline a fractured mess of disparate world building and character motivations that made little sense, all while the emotional hook of Noctis reuniting with Lunafreya and saving his kingdom from turmoil fell flat.
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Is Final Fantasy 15 a standalone game?

Unlike the current version of the game, which is an expansion for Final Fantasy XV, the standalone version will not require the main game. It will also include 10 new bosses, costumes, and weapons.
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Which is better FFXIV or FFXV?

FFXIV is vastly superior in nearly every way, from job, to crafting and character design. The only drawback is a monthly fee, but in my opinion it's worth the price for constant updates. The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.
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Is Final Fantasy 7 a stand alone game?

As with the previous game, it's a full-length, standalone experience that reimagines the iconic FINAL FANTASY VII for the modern era.
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Which Final Fantasy has the best story?

10 Final Fantasy Games With The Best Story
  1. 1 Final Fantasy 13. It may be controversial to say it, but Final Fantasy 13 has quite an interesting story.
  2. 2 Final Fantasy 7. ...
  3. 3 Final Fantasy 8. ...
  4. 4 Final Fantasy 15. ...
  5. 5 Final Fantasy 12. ...
  6. 6 Final Fantasy 4. ...
  7. 7 Final Fantasy 6. ...
  8. 8 Final Fantasy 10. ...
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How long does Final Fantasy 7 take to beat?

When focusing on the main objectives, Final Fantasy VII is about 36½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 82½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Which Final Fantasy is must play?

Final Fantasy IV is the most important entry in the series, and it remains one of the very best. The 3D remake on DS, PC, and mobile is the best way to play it today. Arguably the most iconic entry in the series, Final Fantasy VII's slotting on this list might disappoint its most loyal fans.
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Which Final Fantasy is the easiest?

FF2 (FF4): global release of FF4 outside of JP is one of the easiest FFs, but still enjoyable with a straight play through. Final Fantasy VII. There are at best a handful of hard fights in the whole game. Even "hard" bosses like demon wall are a pushover if you use the barrier materia.
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Do I need to play Final Fantasy 7 in order?

It remains to be seen where it goes. Play original FF7, Watch FF7 Advent Children, Skip Dirge of Cerberus (it's bad but there's content) Watch Last Order: FF7 Must Play FF7 Crisis Core, (Novels don't count) (mobile games too) play FF7R after that it's FF7 reunion and rebirth.
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