Although the franchise is extremely popular, it is not without critics. Some cite a lack of interactivity (overuse of Full Motion Video), rigid and often linear story structure and unoriginality. With the exception of Final Fantasy VII, the games that appeared in CD form on the Sony PlayStation and PlayStation 2 platforms that are scenario-written by Kazushige Nojima, are especially attacked by critics within the video game community. Nintendo's Legend of Zelda, Konami's Suikoden, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto and Square Enix's Dragon Quest franchises are strong competitors of Final Fantasy. Much of the Final Fantasy fanbase is believed to have conservative attitudes, especially since the time of Final Fantasy VII, and many critics have such attitudes.

One of the most popular portions of each season are initial episodes showcasing American Idol hopefuls auditioning before the panel of judges. These early episodes focus mainly on the poorest performances from contestants who often appear oblivious to their lack of star talent. These contestants have been selected by the preliminary panels in a negative sense, a typical combination is lack of singing ability combined with vanity regarding their talent.


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