The story was a bit too muddled/dramatically acted of the three, I'd agree that Fistful was the weakest of the series despite being the original..

They're all good.

actually i liked this a better than "for a few dollars more", which just seemed so over long and uneventful, so after seeing that, the good the bad and the ugly running for over 3 hours just became too much and i didn't stay through it, i saw these movies when i was a young kid, now i really find it hard to get engaged in them and prefer the westerns made in the 70's and 80's which has richer dialogue and impact. i didn't realise first time i saw this that it was dubbed, notice one scene when the camera is on another guy than the one making the talk, i thought for a while it was the other guy talking.
ease my urgin heart,
youve been away for so long,
in my world youre the leading lady,
and im starting to forget the dream makin lately,
desperately trying to find a look alike to put in your part,
but its a weak sure to fail plot,
and only return of you can sooth this heart.

My favorite is whichever one I happen to be watching. They're all classics and have different things to offer. Fistfull is special because it's the only one that lets Clint's Man with No Name truly shine as the sole protagonist. Mortimer and Tuco respectively steal the spotlight in the next two (not a complaint). It's hard to imagine anyone loving two and hating one. If this is the case I strongly reccomend a rewatch.

Worst, no. Leanest & most carefree, yes.
GBU is excellent alas it's a tough re-watch with its overlength & Eastwood having to share much screen time with others.
Fistful is my personal fav, although it's not near my top 50. I do admire Leone,
Once Upon a Time in the West
is my #12 all time.

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It's not the worst, It's the less good..