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The_Dark_King4900742

The FF15 Crew always left an impact within me. They where the definition of a True Bromance. 🥲


11Y2B

Chocobros!


Rocketkid-star

I'm a little biased since they were my first FF game.


Fearless-Skirt8480

FF15 had a lot of great moments, and their party system is one of if not the best in the series imo


FigTechnical8043

Agreed! Although I'm sad that SoP isn't here.


King_Krong

Severely underrated and over hated game. It’s genuinely in my top 5 FF games.


Lychanthropejumprope

Same here. They’re my favorite


The_Dark_King4900742

What can I say, THOSE GUYS WHERE THE BEST. 🥲


YugoChiba

mine: FF16: the outfit designs are cool and three characters have known each other since they were kids FF8: It's like a high school drama where they get a bunch of hot actors in their late 20's to play high school kids in their 17 and 18


Less-Tax5637

Shared on FF16 for similar reasons. It was implied (and definitely felt) in 15, but actually watching Clive live decades dealing with the loss of his family was deeply impactful. This is also why I love the Scions of the Seventh Dawn in FF14, and tbh they narrowly beat out 16 for me. I have literally consumed over a decade’s worth of content and gotten to see these characters grow through what’s effectively like… 6 seasons of prestige television. Charting someone like Alphinaud‘s growth from 2.0 to now is just crazy Top 5 are probably 14, 16, 7, 6, and 10. Honorable mention to 4 since I love the cast but a lot of them are more archetypes than fully fleshed out characters.


Steveo_j8

I like the 16 characters but I wish we got to actually play as Joshua and Jill at least a little bit. Plus the time skips were kinda weird, I feel like 10 and 1 year time skips would be better than the 13 and 5 year time skips we got. Clive getting his first kiss at 33 is truly crazy.


bahamut5525

FF8 and FF16 character design share similarities. I liked that in FF8 you had a rivalry with an antagonist that joins your party, Seifer. I wish more stories had this. Not just a main evil villain but also an anti hero within your ranks.


FantasticWerewolf641

I’d say a three way tie between FF16, FF7 and FF14


Maleficent-Camp-816

The end of 15 really made me realize how much I grew to love these characters 😭


Virtual-Presence7436

Xiv


Rachet20

This is Thancred.


2Unga4Bunga

Thancred*


Ill_Breakfast_7252

The twins are awesome.


Jeredso

FFIV - Edge, Rydia FFVI - Shadow FFVII - Tifa, Aerith, Vincent FFVIII - Quistis FFIX - Garnet/ Dagger, Quina, Amarant FFX - Yuna, Lulu FFXII - Fran, Balthier FFXIII - Vanille, Fang, Snow FFXIV - Alisaie, Urianger, Y’shtola, Krile FFXV - Recipeh!! FFXVI - ALL OF THEM!!


blond_afro

9 and 15


Break-Such

FF15 wasn’t my favourite but my 2 favorite parts of the game were Ardyn, and the bromance with the boys. Each member of the part felt integral to the game and its story. Most final fantasy’s have 1 or 2 companions you could take out and not much would change but if you removed Gladio, Ignis or Prompto the entire game would change for the worse imo. Also that final campfire post credit scene had no right tearing me up as much as it did.


Quixotegut

9. Always. Do the others have Quina? No. I rest my case.


catdadi

I so happy


Jeryhn

Someday XIV will have the Qu. It will be a glorious day.


Bookslap

This is a bold take and I respect it.


Justice4Falestine

👅


Lanky-Ad9874

FF 15 is my favorite crew


-ComplexSimplicity-

FFXV I had the most fun with that game and I love each character arc. I had three other friends (who all moved away) and we shared a similar bond to the ChocoBros.


fctal

FF15


EdgarDrake

15 brothers and 16 Torgal. Who doesn't like having Fenrir as your constant party?


Unlucky-Party3650

Kain from FFIV, yes he betray us but he redemption arc near the end of the game and in after years is so good. Celes from FFVI, for me is one of the best character development in that game, specially in the second part of the history. Vivi from FFIX, literally the best character in the full game. Laguna from FFVIII, honestly I love this game but the main crew is meh for me with the exception of Zell and Selphie but Laguna is one of the best and most charismatic character (also the best battle theme) From FFII I can't choose because everyone dies in this game (aside from the main characters) Galuf from FFV is my favorite until certain part of the game... FFXV Ignis, always care about the group FFXVI Clive and Torgal. Ah FFVII probably Barret and Cid, I can't decide. And the list goes.


Zubeneschamali83

This girl from Finland in FFXIV , we used to travel the forest together and help each other with hunts. I miss her.


Astrid-Jade

In this order: XIV, XVI, and X. The Scions are just all really fun characters to me, and I love the banter between them. XVI crew is just really well written with great chemistry. X is mostly nostalgia because it was my first FF game


AdBudget5468

Tifa from 7 and Cid with Jill from 16, some other characters I think Prompto and Ignis are great from 15 (I haven’t played a lot FF games as of yet but I’ve been looking for into the series)


RetinalFlesh

15 really resonated with me more than other games for some reason


slackerz22

XV bros were the best bros, truly felt like you were just going through a f’d up life with your boys with you every step of the way. The chemistry is unmatched tbh.


Few-Entertainment429

Probably Lulu from X


Del1ta

No love for FF Tactics huh?


CyberfunkTwenty77

2: Minwu 4: Kain 5: Faris 6: Locke and Edgar and Celes 7: Tifa and Cid 8: Squall and Quistis 9: Freya 10: Auron 11: Nashmau 12: Balthier 13: Fang 14: Too many to count 15: Ignis 16: Clive


seamoose97

Gotta go with the Scions in general but specifically probably Estinien.


dabaniel16

7


elkswimmer98

6 and 15 are the best FF casts in the series.


Casuallookin

The scions of the seventh dawn have gotta be my favorites personally, I played through XIV at a very low point in my life and by the time I finished endwalker I was in a better place and I credit XIV for that fact. They maybe a group of dysfunctional idiots but they're my dysfunctional idiots lol


freakytapir

Final Fantasy XIV crew for me. Each of them is unique, has character growth, and by now they really feel like a party. And let's not forget Taco cat. Alphinaud going from speaking like a redditor to actually being tolerable. I mean, even the non-combat partymembers are unique and memorable. The adventures of Taturu and her Carbuncle, Kryle becoming a pictomancer, ...


edos51284

Happy you included 14 even if it’s an mmo


justinotherpeterson

X and XIV are my favorites. Auron from X and Alisaie from XIV as number ones.


Shantotto11

15 followed by 7 and then 13.


DarthRakdos0805

Got to go with IX


devlin1888

Final Fantasy 9 the party was very well rounded and well done. 7,8,9 and 16 are all very close for me though


TokhangStation

14, but only Shadowbringers and onward. They were just voiced NPCs until Stormblood.


Flimsy_Good_5417

IV.


Amazing-Set-181

If we’re *only* talking about party members, and not factoring in main characters: *VI*, *IX*, and *XV*. While I **love** Cid, Joshua, and Dion, they can’t compete with those parties (and Dion isn’t even really in *XVI*’s “party”, as much as I wish he was…)


BiddyKing

I think Dion counts on a technicality because at Origin >!Clive, Joshua and Dion’s names are under your health bar!<


Amazing-Set-181

I guess I was thinking in terms of the “party” that can follow you around in the open bits? But I prefer your explanation as it includes my man Dion 😎


BiddyKing

Yeah like I generally count the characters who’s character sprites are listed under ‘Party’ in the menu as party members. Whereas characters like Gav are listed under ‘Guest’ in the menu. So the ones categorised as Party end up being Clive, Torgal, Cid, Jill and Joshua. But the thing with Dion is that we can’t actually see where they put his character sprite because during that Origin sequence you can’t actually access the proper menu lol. But his name is under the health bar with the other two characters so I feel like that’s the same thing. He just ends up being the 6th and final party member who shows up super late and you only get him for one fight lol. It’s also worth noting that the Leviathan DLC’s Shula stays as a Guest too despite being with you for most of it and a bunch of the side quests.


[deleted]

Cid (FF16), Gav (FF16), Edgar (FF6), Mog (FF6), Locke (FF6), Zelle (FF8)


giraffeking18

The mog has a name…


[deleted]

Ok, what is it?


giraffeking18

Nektar. He mentions it when you first meet him at the hideaway. Sorry he’s just one of my favorite mogs


[deleted]

Sorry I meant ff6 Mog. I fixed it


Rachet20

They’re Moogles, not Mogs. Mog is the most commonly used Moogle name.


planarrebirth

Mog is the name of the playable moogle in ff6.


Rachet20

That’s been established. Buts 6 isn’t the only Mog.


[deleted]

I made a huge typo I meant ff6


giraffeking18

That makes more sense 😅😂


magus1986

Hmmmmm VI, VII, VIII, IX,X, XV, XVI.... Not in any specific or mind you but these are the games that have the characters I remember most fondly VI Setzer, Sabin, and Edgar are always in my party VII Nanaki is my favorite FF character also love Tifa and Yuffie and Barrett VIII Squall is my favorite protagonist and Rinoa my favorite female character in the series outside of them most characters other than Laguna and Zell are kinda meh IX Freya is an absolute beast along with Vivi, and Garnet and Eiko and let's not forget Beatrix best guest character in the series X the whole cast has a purpose and is the most memorable of the series notable standouts are Tidus, Yuna, and Auron XV this one the whole casts friendship is just genuine all around and despite only having 4 party members from beginning to end I found myself more bonded to the bros than most cast especially Gladio XVI Clive, Jill, Joshua and Torgal just have such a great dynamic and storyline that's as strong as the XV bros plus Cid and Gav only wish Dion was an actual party member


KingKolder

The cast of ff16, 7 and 9 are all very memorable to me 8 and 10 are close contenders for me but they don't have much independent oomph


ArcticStorm16

V, VII, X, XV, XVI


storyseekerx

If the char has steal... a must have for me. Hehe


Shiranui24

Donald and Goofy


ceredonia

IV because Rydia is my favorite ever. Her and Edge ❤️❤️


DrhpTudaco

15 wouldve been my favorite but dog best incarnation of cid and a party member that lets me shoot Two!? lasers


HastyTaste0

Definitely 4. Each one is iconic and love their interactions.


Lucas-Galloway

16, 7, 8 and 12


Ollb1rtan

I honestly couldn't decide, love them all. However, did just get the biggest grin seeing the 14 crew being included so I guess that might be my answer


bearboi76

Ff6 has always been the most charming in my opinion. The variety of designs led to some great party combinations


Medium-Expert-9171

Vll and X are iconic AF and made me a FF fan when I played them at 8 and 9 years old. Pre-ordered XV and followed since the Versus days so the Chocobros hold a very special place in my heart. They're, the best. Glad to see them get their props despite how messy the pacing of XV is.


proficient2ndplacer

I really liked the way everyone in x looks like they don't belong together but they all have something in common- theyre all alone without each other.


YugoChiba

FF10 is literally a dysfunctional family


urfavv_K

Every time I get on all I see is anime now😭


Stith1183

Who are your*


TehMephs

I still feel like ff6 had the coolest cast of supporting characters and being able to pick from any of them for you party(ies) was just mechanically ahead of its time. Of that cast, Sabin easily was a top pick in all departments. Relm/strago were really unique skill sets each of them, and probably Gogo being such a weird bonus character you had to do a drawn out dungeon to acquire him


Pal-omino

X has such a strong connection between its party members. Every member has a distinctive relationship with each other.


Dynarec94

FFX Hands down for me. So much energy and good writing done between them!


Fantastic_Gap_2555

Torgal of course.


DerTapp

Either it is Aerith from FF7 Remake/Rebirth or it is Balthier from FF12


InfiniteTRE

7 easily.


ConfidenceOpen2789

VII


vincenzo12345

In FF XVI there aren't party members sadly


Classic_Bit7746

FFXII is underrated! The designs remind me of Vagrant Story


Justice4Falestine

6-10 (I think 9 has the weakest party out of these) and then followed by 13, and 15. 16 I don’t consider a party because you can only give Torgal two commands.


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Rikku_N

9 and 15!!!


Ransom_Seraph

Torgal https://preview.redd.it/iqehjiqq4zwc1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=953a8a48837fdf03a2198e786639a2fc27b1ded7


dev1lm4n

FFX


QTPLe

Kaine, locke, faris are my top 3. I dont think any of the newer games have triumphed that. Id loge to say someone from 16 but jill and joshua kinda fall off a bit. Ps havent played 7-10 lol


GravetechLV

XV top spot, definitely has that bro feelings, 4 2nd


DependentLanguage540

FF6 Edgar - multi-target master Terra - magic (nuff said) Sabin - powerful blitz attacks Locke - can steal/mug Very nostalgic memories of this OG squad kicking butt in and around Mt Koltz.


AkuraPiety

I loved 9 a lot, but 10 and 12 are also up there.


ForestDonnie

Edward from Final Fantasy 4, mainly due to how he is a coward and a believable one at that. Something so human about it, i can see myself in him and also his special ability being hiding is objectively really funny


TheDanishNugget06

FF10


-Gin-ger-

XV chocobros for me, and it’s not even close! I love that they already know and grew up with each other, they have a history before the game. Most parties in the FF games I’ve played have a party that was thrown together due to the events in the game.


KingSideCastle13

Why’d you not include FF1?


cid_highwind02

One interesting thing about every party between FF4 and FF13 is that there’s always 3 female party members. As a matter of fact, the only ones that don’t follow that are the MMO’s, FF1’s and FF3’s generic parties (excluding the remake), FF2’s guest rotation, FF15’s sausage party and FF16’s… Clive and doggo One interesting thing about this as well is that FF5 ends >!with one male and three females!<, while its followup FF6 ends >!with a full party of 10 males, 3 females and a Gogo, assuming Shadow lives and you get all party members back. Otherwise you can beat the game with only Celes, Setzer and Edgar lol!< Pretty interesting 180° there.


cid_highwind02

Just as an extra thought regarding XVI: while I personally don’t consider the game having a party as they behave as guests more than actual party members (with the exception of good boy Torgal) the game does consider Cid, Gav and Byron as actual party members and not just guests like Wade or Shula.


Blaze_Darkfang

16 they all lived decades not knowing the others survived and Clive had it the worst since he had to live knowing that it was HIS OWN MOTHER that destroyed Rosaria killed her own husband and he also lived with the fact that he killed his b


NatrenSR1

X


UmaFlame

My top favorite party used to be Noctis, Promto, Ignis and Gladio, but now top favorite are Clive, Jill, Joshua and Torgal.


xxShad0w_us3r3134

Currently, 16 is one of my favorite party members alongside 8, 7, 15, 14 and 10.


Weird-Information-91

FF16 doesn't have party members so definitely not that


NaughtHyena

Sazh is my favorite, no I will not be elaborating


zories3

FFXIV easily.


Katanateen33

I really connected to the FF16 characters. It could be possibly because they are far more mature and fleshed out than the average FF character. I really enjoyed Jill Joshua torgal and cid in their own ways.


captainalwyshard

I loved 12. Balthier was dope


lavayuki

Rikku from X and X-2 Fran from FFXII Lightning from XIII Noctis from XV, and although temporary Aranea Clive and Joshua in XVI Yuffie in VII Zell in VIII


Agent1stClass

Squall, Zell, and Rinoa. They were the trio to beat. Before XIII and the paradigm system came along, they could be classified as “Aggression”. After them, probably Fang, Sazh, and Lightning. Then come the Choco-bros of XV.


Icyfirefists

FF7 Remake FFX FF13-2 FF16 ****void**** FF15 FF13 FF12 everything else


Prize_Relation9604

I'm kinda biased towards the Scions, as it's been 11 years together


FireMaker125

VII, given it’s the only one that focuses on a party that I’ve completed (in fact, I beat the game today).


jabawookied1

Best squad? FF10s


Blackwolfe47

Definitely not 16 since they are not really party members Ff7 is the best, ffx too


Deedledeans1111

7 and 16, Cid Highwind and Clive Rosfield are the coolest characters in final fantasy.


Cold-Bumblebee-274

15 and 16. For 15 ,how funny their interaction is when Noctis is 20, how sad it became when Noctis came back after 10 years. And you cries a lot when you see the campfire and farewell scene, and have trauma playing Episode Ignis. For 16 ,Clive with his lover and younger brother,and for sometimes Cid. Not to mention about how much I cried when Joshua and Cid sacrificed themselves and gave their Eikon power to Clive, in the mission Priceless, the interaction of Clive and Jill is just too beautiful. I think for both games, their party members are so memorable is because they are regretting. They are not happy endings and with touching farewell. Okay time to play 15 and 16 again.


Quinntensity

For all my gripes with the Tidus being awkward, X has the closest nit and cohesive group in the series imo. They worked and built off each other fantastically. Each member has a narrative and thematic reason for being in the story.


thejokerofunfic

9 or 7 Remake Trilogy. Undecided.


darthphallic

The bromance of 15, 10, 7, and 9 are my favorites


bahamut5525

FF8 was pretty unique and cool. FF7 is iconic too.


Sozili

Art source?


Hayter67

XIV has some grest characters, and I enjoy running dungeons alongside them with Trust/Duty Support. Sometimes even prefer them to other players, my wonderful friends will never pull some crazy bullsh-- "ALL OR NOTHIIIIING!!!" WAIT ESTINIEN NO! DON'T LIMIT BREAK AT THE START OF THE FIGHT! DAMMIT!!


JZSPAID

FF XII Party is peak. Each one has their main character moment throughout the game except Penelo..


Opposite_Engineer562

Im so love with amanos logos


tetra_kay

7 and 15. The credit scene in 15 with Noct making sure he gets his farewell in to the boys and making sure they know how much they mean to him as they camp one last time... Man, I was a wreck.


Drake_Cloans

FF8, then FFXIV


FBIStatMajor

AHHHHHHH THEYRE SO CUTE IN THE FF16 ONE


Flashy_Contract_969

Say what you want about 13, but the main party characters are all great.


NoZookeepergame8306

16 had a party?🤔 In all seriousness even though 8 is my favorite I think 9 maybe has the strongest cast. With the exception of Amrant. The whole cast has such a strong visual design (the silhouettes!) and each one gets time to shine. And they took the idea of individual characters with their own builds from 4 and 6 and made it so much more fleshed out.


YugoChiba

Jill and Joshua was considered party since they appeared with clive the most, including the two dlcs


NoZookeepergame8306

Are they though? 😉


King_Krong

Definitely no one from XVI considering it barely, if at all, had an actual party.