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Reviewers
FFX
Azure Raiden - 9 / 10

FFX-2
Emodrummer - 6.5 / 10

Average Score
FFX - 9 / 10
FFX-2 - 6.5 / 10

[Emodrummer]

Can peace ever be known...
Emodrummer's Review #1

Well, this is the first sequel to any Final Fantasy game, making it original in it's area, sadly though it's the worst in it's area, giving any chance of another sequel (That is a game) hard to accept. In the world of Spira (once again) we find that Final Fantasy X-2 is a few years after the roaring feud between the likes of Sin and many other huge bosses and battles, and though still familiar in many ways such as a few characters, and obviously that world, there is still a few new add-ons which 'attempt' to make llook FFX-2 look good. Though, sadly of course it still does not in anyway live up to the likes of the name of FF or S-E even!

The FFX-2 battle system is quite good, I must admit, with it being at an incredibly fast pace and very easy to understand, even if you have never picked up a FF game before. The FFX-2 system seems to take the best elements from FFX's system and combining them with a fast paced ATB system, and forming an incredibly fast paced system making it not just more enjoyable to partake in the battles but making them go by at a quicker pace then of what the likes of FF fans have seen before. The ATB system as well shows that S-E at least put in some technical work into this game, which ensures that it was not a complete waste of time (ATB pretty much means the higher your character's agility happens to be, the more likely your character's turn is going to happen, the faster you are the more turns you get). In FFX-2, each ability has a certain speed like in FFX, and some even require charge times. By timing your attacks so they go off at the same time as another character, you can create a chain combo on the fiend or enemy you are battling. If the attack happens to become a chain, the damage delt is slightly increased, more then it would averagally be. Classes even can be changed in the midst of battle and bonuses can be unlocked depending on which type of grid you have equipped. This allows incredible flexibility during the battle and allows you to plan out a more diverse and solitude startegy, rather then doing so before battle in some FFs. In the end, this is probably the greatest new feauture that S-E has placed into FFX-2. I would rate the Battle System of Final Fantasy X-2 a 7.5/10

The music in this FF seems to be the main object in which S-E seemed to put the most work into... or based around the game I should say. As the main character is somehow interlocked through a dress sphere of that of a dead summoner who happened to be an incredible singer, and in love with a man who looked incredibly similar to Tidus (main character in FFX) Lets as well not forget that Yuna surprisingly looks heavily similar to the singer... which is only slightly odd? Though nonetheless, the music is complete crap unless your into the likes of pop. S-E seemed to have drop the incredible usual Orchestrated themes and added in this pop... brittney spears worthy crap. Though, at least it seems to have the usually well orchestarted battle themes and such, they pretty much are incredibly similar to the ones of FFX. As well, though the theme seems very popish, this can also be lowered to a lower level as all the main charcters happen to be only girls, and only three of them. Now before you say that I am sexist, you must take in the fact that these girls are radically annoying on most levels, and have over acted personalities, and are just looking for a fun time in their slutish outfits. Now don't get me wrong, the voice acting is highly incredible... but everything else in the sound section is completely unoriginal and in no way seems to intrigue any kind of male audience. I would rate the Sound (Music/Vocal etc. of Final Fantasy X-2 a 4/10

Here comes the worst of it all, the storyline. Final Fantasy, I would probably say is popular because of it's incredible and insanely compelling storylines. But it's a laugh to say FFX-2 was any where close to the likes of that. This game seems incredibly based along small, numerous plots and sidequests instead of an incredible, explosive large one. Making this game an utter mess, and an utter disaster to play. The story was lamely built around the mystery of some guy who looked like Tidus... which seemed hal-decent I suppose, though everything just collapses when the feud begins to intensify between New Yevon, and the Crusaders (Which funnily pretty much begins within the first hour). Though, usually something like that would seem intriguing and maybe even enjoyable... it is sadly all figured out by a musical concert in which Yuna puts together. And lets just say now, the side quests were brutal. Not as in bloody, but as in an incredible piece of junk. The way they made the stories in missions as well totally took away from whaat the name of Final Fantasy should be, and of course making it complete crap. This game should be in no way considered a Final Fantasy, especially if your looking for an even half decent storyline. I would rate the Story Line of Final Fantasy X-2 a 2/10 (It got 2 for at least attempting it)

Most of the visuals come straight out of FFX, though there have been a few improvements and additions here and there. They still remain at the top of the RPG graphics pyramid though, and the FMVs are simply stunning. Which is good, considering the rest of the game seemed a complete mess. I would rate the Visuals of Final Fantasy X-2 a 9/10

Overall, this game was crap. The storyline was complete junk, the charcters were a girly, slutty, trio lacking originality and all sense of everything. The game could probably be rushed in 25 hours, and beaten with ease since it is no doubt the easiest Final Fantasy that has been brought out. The battle system was at least quite pleasing and quite fast paced, and the visuals were very decent. The voice acting was quite good excluding a few annoying characters, though the music lacked originality, and most of it sucked completely. I would rate the whole of Final Fantasy X-2 a 6.5/10


NOT RECOMMENDED

[Azure Raiden]

FINAL FANTASY X


In short, what can't be said about this game. It's battle system, despite being turn based and not anywhere near as fulfilling as the battle system's of previous FF titles, yet still holds enough appeal all on it's own to keep you playing cause lets face it; the story could be the best rpg story ever written but and rpg is driven not just by it's story but how the game is played through the story. If a battle system sucks than the game falls apart, even if the story is good. But the turn-based battle system in FFX is a far cry from anything remotely close to that. It incorporates the fact that not all characters, regardless of how cool they are, are good at everything. Your forced to switch between different party members throughout the entirety of the game which causes for some serious strategy. And how does this strategy improve? By letting you see who's out for blood next! You can actually watch the turn order as it's being played out! Not to mention that summoning is in a class all it's own. The Character design's are outstanding and the game gets you so involved with the development of their personalities that you might actually cry at a few parts, or jump up out of your seat and dance at others! The musical score is by far some of the best work I've ever seen in a game to date and every song fit perfectly and enhanced every aspect of the games, already amazing feel. Capping the game with not only terrific game play and musical score but with a story that will be remembered for the ages. I've not played too many FF's but I can honestly say that I've played this one repeatedly just for the story. And though some may not like the ending to this amazing story, I for one found every part of this game's story as brilliant as the game itself.

Now that I’m done praising it, let me explain why this game, in my review at least, is not getting a perfect 10. It all comes down to final battle with me. How hard is it to beat a game when you can't die? And I think that more thought should have been put into Yu-Yevon, let alone the fact that I personally hate it in rpg's when the final boss is only heard of in the final three hours. Drive's me insane! Unlike FFVII where from the beginning you had the feeling that Sephiroth was going to be your adversary for the entirety of the game, FFX fill's you in on the knowledge of the final boss pretty much at the end of the game. Besides Jecht that is. Not to mention that Jecht's character model as Braska's Final Aeon was just breathtakingly awesome. Yu-Yevon only is found out about close to the end of the game. Nay I say. Nay. But I come back to that previous statement in which you can't lose the final battle versus Yu-Yevon, or your aeon's. You may, if your not prepared or strong enough, come to an endless stalemate, but you can't get a game over. If you can, then I apologize but I find it hard to get a game over when the game automatically puts Auto-Life on all my characters. Thanks for the help, but I didn't need it...

My review for Final Fantasy X - 9/10

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RolePlay Characters
Vlar, Elise, Clair, Vladimir
Together We Meet (The union of Vlar and Elise)

[Adel]

Well, what I find stiking is that the aeons can not exceed the damage limit. No matter what aeon they are. They are fairly easy though. Yu Yevon is a sort of challenge. Just cast reflect on him and he will heal your players. Then just attack him or cast reflect on a player and cast the magic you want to use at them. The End.

<span style="font-family:Impact">Yea, you really are right. In FFVII you did know and then in X you just find out before you fight it. Before I guess you could say that VIII was just as VII. Now X-2 on the other hand was sort of like X. The final boss for X is still an easy battle as for VII. During VII's final boss battle one 600 damage blow killed Sephoroth. Unlike VIII battle's which were sort of hard. X-2's final boss isn't that challenging either.</span>

[Azure Raiden]

well Adel....I don't know if your still active here on the forums or not but let me clarify one thing....even if it is a month later....

In order for your aeons in FFX to deal more that 9999, you have to unlock the power of the final weapons for you party members. aside from Bahamut. Something that's pretty common knowledge but just incase you didn't ever figure it out somewhere else, I put it here for you, as well as for everyone else that wasn't aware of it......

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RolePlay Characters
Vlar, Elise, Clair, Vladimir
Together We Meet (The union of Vlar and Elise)

[Kynes]

Final Fantasy X


I agree with u raiden. This is perhaps the gratest ever rpg game, n out of all all the other ff games it may have the best storyline and most interestin battle and lvl up system, also the summons r by far the coolest but to me all that is clouded by the fact that u have to spend 20+ more hours on getting the ultimate weaponz n armor. This just ruins it for me. I know ur gonna say "well u dont have to get them" but I do. In all the other ff to get the ultimate weapons u have to defeat like Omega or Ultima weapon n thats 5 extra hours but here u have to: win a race with a chocobo that by me u can only do if ur lucky enough, u have to fight 700 batles and play 30 blitzball matchez and alll these other, to me, rediqulous things just to get the weaponz.

I don't know maybe its because i'm sooo mad right now.....

I realy love ff n just this kind a ruined this 1 i think they didn't have to make it that hard to get them

I think ff has always been about the story n the feelin to get but when u try to do what i said above u lose the tennsion the will u know u kind of forget where u r

i would like to hear sm comments on my post tnx

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RP char:
Armand Natas
Atlas Evangelion

[Azure Raiden]

I'll agree with you on the time it takes to get ultimate weapons being a little much. Also, there is no good way of gaining money that I've found. The mimic's in the omega ruins combined with Rikku's ultimate will only yield 100k gil! And unless i'm wrong, thats the most you can obtain in a single fight. bah. But, were not discusing that...weapons...yes...

I don't like the time it takes to get the final weapons. I actually have one file in which I have them all and it's also the only file of mine that I'll beat the game with. Any other time I start a file I always stop just before the final fight. At that point....there is no point as far as i'm concerned. YOU CAN'T LOSE!!!! But i've rambled on about that before...

The reason I never litterally 'beat' the game with any other file is that beating yu yevon without being able to break the dmg limit gets really tedious. I've done it, but it's just a pain.

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RolePlay Characters
Vlar, Elise, Clair, Vladimir
Together We Meet (The union of Vlar and Elise)

[Kynes]

Exactly my thoughts. But I think as much as i makes u mad n stuff ull try to get the uw at least once. How long did u play that file u were talkin about where u have all the uw?

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RP char:
Armand Natas
Atlas Evangelion

[Kynes]

This is my review:

FINAL FANTASY X

Graphics:

The graphics are, logicaly since it's on ps2, the best of all previous FF. Colours, character design, backrounds , the places you see are just magnisicent. But let's start form the beginin. The colours i think r the most, how to put it, lively in this FF and the precicesly frame the situation u r in not just phisicaly but mentaly too. The Characters are very colourfull alomost all of them, maybe Auron and Lulu are a little dark but i can't imagine them in any other way. Tidus, Yuna, Wakka and Rikku are like rainbows :P beautifull to look at they shine with energy. The places u see are allmost live like, u can just get lost looking at the waterfalls at Besaid, and the thunderstorm at the Thunderplains is sooo real :P u can feel the rumbling of the earth when the thunder hits the ground near you. It all just feels good to the eye.

Sound:

Again a masterpiece soundtrack, every sound right where it's suposed to be thunders flashin, water splashin fires burnin, every note hitting the right place of your brain to make the feelin more personal. And the track Suteki da ne is just like a heavenly gospel

Battle system:

Although it seemed to me a little complicated at the beggining, it acctualy isn't, it's one of the funnest and original BS I've seen yet. The battles themselves are like the other FFs with a difference that here u can see all the moves upfront and can plan your moves much better. The skilles, abilities are all usefull and at some points of the game you just have to use that 1 ability to beat a boss or a creap, The magics are standard: cure(cura, curaga), fire(fira, firaga) and soo on, maybe they could have added a new magic but i guess they didnt want to bother themselves with that. The usage of the Weapons was fun also as u can manipulate them in every way, costumizing them to your wants and needs, armors also. All in all some things new n old but thats the way at least i like FF.

Characters:

It's the known formula:

Complex character with a lot on his mind- Tidus
The Main character's girl and the second participant in the main story- Yuna
The funny bone of the group- Rikku, Wakka ( also in this 1 they decided to make the main character a little funy too :P )
The Pure coolness and mind of the group- Auron , Lulu, Kimari

Stotyline:

This is definetly the most personal storyline FF has made yet. FF 7 WAS personal but this is on a higher level. The main point is well not the same but it's about family and friendship, fait and faith in yourself and those around u and a higher power. It's about feeling special, that every one of us lives a story of his own.

Bad things :P :

Well the only bad thing of this game for me was that after i got everythin , Celestial weapons and almost max stats( i maxed str, agl and acc ), the was jsut too easy. A friend of mine that played it before me said that I would have to fight Nemesis for and hour or so, but he wasn't difficult at all almost too easy, and that made me think why did i spend all that time lvling and gettin the eqipment ? So i kicked Nemesis's ass in 10 min and went to finish the game, more disapointment Killing the last boss in the game with 1 blow was i dont know dumb. They could have given him at least 500 000 hp and when u have to beat ur own Aeons, it takes more time for them to come out and die then it takes for u to kill them, i mean 2min ant BAM!!!! 99999 Overkill !!! Next time i play the game i'm thinkin of not even making the Celestial wapons or maybe just aqire them and not max their abilities. This is the reason why i won't give Final Fantasy a 10

My review 9/ 10

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I am Immortal

RP char:
Armand Natas
Atlas Evangelion