Final Fantasy 8 is the best in my book.
I liked the Futuristic stuff in it and such. Then I played 9 and I couldn't stand the tail. Then I got used to it and I got to the Ancient Temple's boss, that big airplane... and I cant beat him
FFX is ok, but the cienamatics kind of play for you. Like you take a step and your char starts running around, killing monsters, exploring.. all without your control.