7 easily
Actually has good points for both sides. I'm in the camp where "Final Fantasy VII is a great game, but it does not deserve the hype and praise that it is given".
Totally agree. VI and VIII are actually better games IMO. I think the main reason why VII gets so much praise is that it was the one that many people got introduced to first due to its being the first FF released on the Playstation.
In my opinion it's number 6.
It's filled with a great storyline, memorable characters, great soundtrack, and a great overall battle system, which still stands out compared to the rest of the FF saga.
The second best FF in my opinion is number 4.