My wonderful wife got me a SNES classic and SOMEHOW a shit ton of extra games found their way onto it. My first console was a PS1 and I sold my DS when i was a dumb teen, PSP was stolen, and I hate the chibi look of the steam remakes, so I never made it around to playing what cursory google searches tell me is the real "start" to the great Final Fantasy series.

Today alone I put 7 hours in (family was out without me for once don't judge me!) and I cannot overstate how much fun im having. Much more thoughtful story than I was expecting, and the combat is deep and challening enough to keep me engaged. I know this is as old as old news gets but I'm excited to be a part of this now!

Final Fantasy IV is a great Final Fantasy! I played the PSP version, which I still think is a pretty damn good game. So much crazy shit happens in that game. Final Fantasy V and VI are also both on the SNES and also just as great, if not better.

Looking back on it, FFIV has a ridiculously strong opening considering that it came off the back of FF3.

That's cool. You will have a very unique perspective by starting the old generation of FF before the new one in a modern environment. I'm glad to hear IV still holds up like this!

FF 4 on a SNES classic i smell piracy, Nintendo !

All by all you should definitely try out the best FF, FF6, it comes STANDARD with your SNES classic.

The SNES Final Fantasy trilogy are the best games in the series.

Definetly recommend a look at V and VI if you get the chance. Chrono Trigger is also a masterpiece and should be looked into.

That's awesome. FF games are something so great. Actually, I am in the midst of trying to convince a friend, in a similar position as you, to play FF for the first time.

I agree with @imhungry that IV has an especially strong opening chapter.

I just got to the point where the kids turned to stone which was great, but now im suffering through abysmal inventory shit and weapons that dont tell you what they're made out of before heading to the magnet cave, maybe my translation sucks but none of the guides are lining up with any available equipment, very frustrating. Still like the game but this would have been a never play again situation before the internet for sure.

@gtb08: This is my favorite final fantasy. The magnetic cave wont let you use any metal. That means only cloth or no armor. Yang will say his claws seem ok.Cid is good with his mallets. Dont stress about it too much. It is a gimmick dungeon. I wont give away the twist but you have a plot item in your inventory that will let you take on the dark elf with all your normal weapons and gear. Just get to him. Basically make everyone naked and use magic or run from fights until you do.

You're better than me. Still haven't touched one, though I do know my first will be 6.