Final Fantasy X-2

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 648 Ratings

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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Not as good as the original FFX, the story is a joke and it is way too much super-flower-powery. Still, the RPG mechanics are extremely good and, in general, super addictive.
  2. Sha2n
    May 9, 2023
    9
    A unique work, one of the best to date. This game will definitely enter the top, created by a diverse, experienced, versatile and not envious gamer. A legend for a real dreamer. From Gabranth with Love.
  3. THOUSANDEYEKAii
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Sequel to my favorite Final Fantasy and game of all time. I definitely enjoy it more than the average person.
  4. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this tenth game in the series.
  5. Tidu
    May 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Always said about this game, that it's good as a game, but not good as a Final Fantasy. I think it doesn't fit well in the theme of its predecessor, but still it's cool and addictive.
    Yuna goes through a bit of change from the previous parts. But still this game is one of the only Games I've ever completed 100%. And had fun doing it! (even through blitzball really sucked in this one)
    As for the ending goes, for the best ending, I mean... I kind of enjoy bringing Tidus back because it was sad, he was gone but on the other hand, The ending of X, as well as the story,was so perfect that it really doesn't make sense. Still, was glad to get to play this game.    … Expand
  6. HahahaNo
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    (going to try to avoid spoilers for both this game and Final Fantasy X, but there will be many comparisons since they link together.)

    I can already tell there are a lot of negative reviews by people that either didn't play the game or barely played it. Final Fantasy X-2 is not a sequel to Final Fantasy X. It's a side-game concerned more with building the world of Spira after the    (going to try to avoid spoilers for both this game and Final Fantasy X, but there will be many comparisons since they link together.)

    I can already tell there are a lot of negative reviews by people that either didn't play the game or barely played it.

    Final Fantasy X-2 is not a sequel to Final Fantasy X. It's a side-game concerned more with building the world of Spira after the events of Final Fantasy X than it is continuing the story of it (which it absolutely does not do in any way). Whereas the story and world of Final Fantasy X was dark, somber, and honestly pretty depressing, the story and world of Final Fantasy X-2 is more hopeful, silly, and lighthearted. The first chapter or two, especially, probably isn't for everyone (the story at that point is very cheesy and Charlie's Angels-esque) but the actual meat of the story begins after that.

    The game takes place 2 years after the events of Final Fantasy X, with Yuna now free of her Summoner duties and travelling with a group of Sphere Hunters known as the Gullwings. You explore the world after it's begun to "heal" and help out the citizens while also progressing your own personal worries and goals. Saying too much past that is probably spoilers.

    Spheres are like magic "recorder" technology that keep track of events that happened in the past (well, oversimplifying it). These Spheres can also be turned into "Dress Spheres" after collected that act as new classes for your characters to equip. These Dress Spheres can be placed on a grind to grant extra buffs and then equipped by a character to allow them to change classes on the fly during battle.

    The battle system is far more fun, robust, and potentially difficult than the fairly 1-dimensional system of FFX. Lost is the boring turn-based system that required very little strategy and back is the ATB system that has always been far superior. Back is the class system that's been dead since Final Fantasy Tactics. The combat system and return of classes is what put the combat of FFX-2 far above FFX.

    Storywise and character-wise... yeah, not very strong, but not terrible either (we already know many of them, so...) This is definitely a weaker part of the game.

    Music is fantastic outside of a few tunes near the beginning of the game

    Another weaker point is, much like FFXII (PS2) you have to do very particular things in a very particular order or be locked out of content (in this case a 100% rating and a dress sphere)

    Also, the end-game content is FAR more difficult than FFX, so if you like challenge, even at max level, you will have at least a bit of challenge.

    If I gave FFX an 87% and enjoyed this more, then to be fair, including it's flaws, will give this a 90%
    That said, the HD Remaster version brings decent amount of content to sink your teeth into so I'd recommend just playing that one instead.    … Expand
  7. 22446688Bb
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nononononnonononononononoonononnonononononononononononononononnonononooonnonononnonononononononnonononon… Expand
  8. DragonXchaoS
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Great game it could possibly make a great build up to ffx3 to be more serious oriented, ffx2 just a laid back game really enjoying the fan service and the world building
  9. VendonJura
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This is also a really good Final Fantasy game. I call it the 2nd part of Final Fantasy X and it makes allot of fun to play that game 2. A world where you will play only as 3 girls who can change their costumes which are like a class / job system in this game. It's also a really good and enjoyable game to play.
  10. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    The storyline could be better but the gameplay is great and the controls and rpg mechanics are one of the best of the whole series. This game should not be mixed.
  11. Rikku_X-2
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    Perfect - this game is simply amazing! The battle system is the best, the music is the best, the job system is the best, shaping your own ending is pure genius, the characters are all amazing and Paine is a very mysterious and amazing character for her first appearance. Her past is amazing too! I love the LeBlanc syndicate and the Gullwings (except Brother..) and i really love thePerfect - this game is simply amazing! The battle system is the best, the music is the best, the job system is the best, shaping your own ending is pure genius, the characters are all amazing and Paine is a very mysterious and amazing character for her first appearance. Her past is amazing too! I love the LeBlanc syndicate and the Gullwings (except Brother..) and i really love the mission-based gameplay, non-linear in every aspect! This game hands-down beats the hell out of X!… Expand
  12. Noin007
    Jan 4, 2015
    8
    The combat in this Final Fantasy title may be the best in the entire series.
    But, there are some major issues with this game. First off, I hope you enjoy feeling like you're trapped inside a Britney Spears video. Because that's where you're going to be for the entire game. I love **** like Britney and Katy Perry and at times even I felt it was a bit much.
    If you enjoy time bar-turn based    The combat in this Final Fantasy title may be the best in the entire series.
    But, there are some major issues with this game. First off, I hope you enjoy feeling like you're trapped inside a Britney Spears video. Because that's where you're going to be for the entire game. I love **** like Britney and Katy Perry and at times even I felt it was a bit much.
    If you enjoy time bar-turn based combat and don't mind the over girly tones, this game is an absolute must buy.    … Expand
  13. SacredWarrior
    Jan 23, 2014
    10
    Final Fantasy X-2 was an amazing sequel to X. But if you haven't played X first, you shouldn't play this game. I don't really see why this game gets so much hate. Personally, I love the changes. X-2 is very upbeat and joyful as opposed to the more depressing atmospheres you see in previous FF games which gets old really fast. I also love that there's an all-female cast which defies a lotFinal Fantasy X-2 was an amazing sequel to X. But if you haven't played X first, you shouldn't play this game. I don't really see why this game gets so much hate. Personally, I love the changes. X-2 is very upbeat and joyful as opposed to the more depressing atmospheres you see in previous FF games which gets old really fast. I also love that there's an all-female cast which defies a lot of stereotypes and sexism. The battle system was a big overhaul from X and while it is much easier than X, it's also more complicated as well. The dressphere and Garment Grid system was also a great addition and it gave the game a more magical and mystical feel. Most of the characters from X are in the game but only as cameos. Some of them are even bosses that you have to fight against. All of the locations from X are back and some of them even have secret dungeons that you have to go through hell and high water just to access which makes the game pretty difficult.

    Unlike X, the gameplay is non-linear which means you can control where the story goes. Also there are a lot of side quests, mini-games, and secret places that you can access which makes this game have a LOT of replay value. But some of the secret dungeons are very difficult even for veteran gamers and you might get very frustrated. There are several endings and the one you get depends on the percentage completion that you have when you complete the game. However, it's impossible to get 100% completion in one playthrough but there's something that can remedy that. There's a New Game+ feature which lets you play all over again with everything you've obtained. But you're not getting off that easily! You start back over at Level 1 so things won't be too easy for you.

    The music in X-2 was quite amazing and it was a big change from X but in a good way. The songs in the game (Real Emotion and 1000 Words) are quite wonderful and you'll want to listen to them all over again. The three characters that you'll be using (Yuna, Rikku, and a new girl Paine) are an awesome trio indeed. Yuna has changed quite a lot from X. She has developed some of Tidus's traits and is more worldly and outspoken as well as playful. But she still retains some of her old traits from X so she hasn't completely changed. Rikku for the most part is still the same person she was from X. Nothing about her has changed. Aside from her appearance of course. Then there's the new girl Paine. She's a stark contrast to Yuna and Rikku and is a mystery for most of the game. It's up to the player to uncover her past and hopefully her true self. Paine is my favorite out of the three girls and is a wonderful addition to the game.

    Overall, Final Fantasy X-2 is an amazing game that shouldn't have any hate at all. It's the perfect RPG that will suit all of your needs!    … Expand
  14. Watersson
    Jan 1, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The successor to Final Fantasy X is not as good as the original does not mean it is bad. To me the biggest bust was a combat system that tried to be I do not know what. Certainly not Final Fantasy. However, to him will get used to then give to draw in quite neatly stacked history. The graphics are the same as in the predecessor. The music in this part of the predominant Pop (could not be otherwise because of the story). There were songs that were annoying but you could also come across a so-called "pearls". As for the bosses It could have been much better. With Leblanc and her entourage fight a few times so you can complain about the repetition. However, other "villains" are designed with the idea and passion. The maximum exposure assessment prevented me sometimes annoying music and repeatability bosses.… Expand
  15. Rox22
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    I really do believe that this game got allot too much negative criticism that it didn't deserve. I liked it. It was nice that they finally decided to actually continue a story line from a previous game, especially since FF X ended on such a sad note.

    FF X-2 was a nice change of pace and Square finally tried to do a few fresh ideas, and revive some old ones. The job system was really fun    I really do believe that this game got allot too much negative criticism that it didn't deserve. I liked it. It was nice that they finally decided to actually continue a story line from a previous game, especially since FF X ended on such a sad note.

    FF X-2 was a nice change of pace and Square finally tried to do a few fresh ideas, and revive some old ones. The job system was really fun to use as it was cool being able to switch your characters into whatever roles you wanted them in. Problem was that some of the jobs were slightly overpowered and really put the others on the back bench. But this is just a minor point as it did not detract for the experience.

    1000 Words is perhaps the most beautiful in game song I have ever heard, and I still listen to it to this day. Gives me chills every time I hear it.

    Overall:
    FF X-2 does exactly what it intends to do: and that is to be a sequel to FF X. It does a great job of wrapping up the story arc and if you manage to get 100% also the happy ending we all really wished for in FF X.    … Expand
  16. FFallen
    May 2, 2013
    10
    In my opinion, the best Final Fantasy title on Playstation 2. Also, I think this is the best one since the Super Nintendo titles were released, they had something going, too bad they messed it up with 11 and 12.
  17. Caestus
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    The ATB System of Final Fantasy X-2 is the best ATB in the entire series. The Job system is a throwback to the older ff games. Overall i was suprised that FF X-2 actually is really a good game, despite that a major part of the game is pure fan service and having only 3 ladies to play.
  18. Cloud777
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    Amazing game. This my first final fantasy and it got me hooked on the series(couldn't find x as it was 2006, have since played and loved it). the battle system is one of my favourites, and it was a great idea to let the player choose where to go next. there is a ton of sidemissions and hidden objectives/items to keep ffx veterans and completion-ists entertained(lots of ffx cameos). thisAmazing game. This my first final fantasy and it got me hooked on the series(couldn't find x as it was 2006, have since played and loved it). the battle system is one of my favourites, and it was a great idea to let the player choose where to go next. there is a ton of sidemissions and hidden objectives/items to keep ffx veterans and completion-ists entertained(lots of ffx cameos). this game has a much more "quirky" and upbeat atmosphere than its predecessor but it suits the game well imo. its 2012 now so the graphics are not amazing but the variety of locations and their design is still great(like most SE games). the music is also well done here and always suits the tone and locale of the game. like x the characters are very likable(for the most part) and it is cool to see how everyone has changed over the course of 2 years.all in all this is one of my favourites, yes it has flaws and won't be for everyone but imo it gets a 10.… Expand
  19. muzziklover
    Dec 30, 2011
    8
    I surprised myself with this game. I was expecting disappointment but X-2 is quite fun. I don't appreciate the fan service that much and the story still suffered plot holes and stupidity that X had but the dress sphere system was a complete revelation to me because it was a throwback to the Job System (a gameplay mechanic that Square Enix should bring back) and I preferred it over X'sI surprised myself with this game. I was expecting disappointment but X-2 is quite fun. I don't appreciate the fan service that much and the story still suffered plot holes and stupidity that X had but the dress sphere system was a complete revelation to me because it was a throwback to the Job System (a gameplay mechanic that Square Enix should bring back) and I preferred it over X's sphere grid system. I also enjoyed its emphasis on side quests and its characters, though being fan service fodders, are quite fun. Honestly, I thought the dress sphere combat system was the main reason why enjoyed its game overall. I do understand why most people hate this game and that's because it is the one game in the series that is completely different. Not everyone likes change but I didn't mind the game's departure at all.… Expand
  20. spazzinmekon
    Nov 17, 2010
    9
    I really enjoy, and still do enjoy playing this game. Of course it will never live up to what Final Fantasy X was, but i felt the game held it's own and was a good game. I suppose the only thing i didn't like was mainly the main character Yuna's overall attitude in the game. I know characters need to evolve, but it just seemed like a whole different person than the Final Fantasy X yuna weI really enjoy, and still do enjoy playing this game. Of course it will never live up to what Final Fantasy X was, but i felt the game held it's own and was a good game. I suppose the only thing i didn't like was mainly the main character Yuna's overall attitude in the game. I know characters need to evolve, but it just seemed like a whole different person than the Final Fantasy X yuna we knew and love. but no matter, this game was very nice, and it's one of my favorite of the final fantasy series.… Expand
  21. Tubie
    Oct 23, 2010
    8
    Very fun combat system and overall gameplay. The downside? the story is on the cheesy side and if you don't have a good stomach to tolerate it you might get turned off fast.
  22. VeryCutePanda
    Sep 28, 2010
    9
    So far the only complain I saw are the Chick-flick style... seriously, you cannot enjoy a game because it's too girly for you... it's like saying you can't enjoy Pokemon because it's too childish. Huh, I'm too tired to argue and so I'll just say this, it's a recycled game with a vamped up gameplay and way too easy bosses. It may not be as challenging for and RPG fan but it serves itSo far the only complain I saw are the Chick-flick style... seriously, you cannot enjoy a game because it's too girly for you... it's like saying you can't enjoy Pokemon because it's too childish. Huh, I'm too tired to argue and so I'll just say this, it's a recycled game with a vamped up gameplay and way too easy bosses. It may not be as challenging for and RPG fan but it serves it purpose as an entertaining one.… Expand
  23. Treima
    Sep 23, 2010
    9
    While outshined by its predecessor and a very radical departure from the series norm, Final Fantasy X-2 still manages to be highly entertaining and engrossing, with special mention to its frenetic and nuanced combat system.
  24. ArshadS
    Dec 7, 2009
    9
    The girly theme here was abit (fill in adjective) at first. As sum1 that love to complete games 100% i felt the 8X% at first disturbing. probably after the 3rd try getting 100%. Graphics are great sound is well done and the Story goes abit here and there altho in the end....satisfying! Overall great game.
  25. ShanaS
    Sep 25, 2009
    10
    I loved the game. Finally they make a game about girls. I really enjoyed this game. In my opinion ppl say they dont like it because their girls and blah blah blah. IT WAS WONDERFUL ! I dont care what anybody else says but this is one of my favorite games ever. No one cant convinced me otherwise.
  26. JessicaaM
    Dec 18, 2008
    9
    Okay So It WasnT The Best InThe World. But Iloved It. I Still LIke The Frist One Wayy Moree Then the Secondd Onee! The Only Thing I Dont LIke Aboutt The Second One Is That They Should Have Made Somewayy For Yuna To Find In Stead Of At The End They Should Have Gave Hints He Was Coming Back Cause Then It Would Want To Make You Play it Moree. I Mean By The 3 Chapter She Gave Upp Lokking For Okay So It WasnT The Best InThe World. But Iloved It. I Still LIke The Frist One Wayy Moree Then the Secondd Onee! The Only Thing I Dont LIke Aboutt The Second One Is That They Should Have Made Somewayy For Yuna To Find In Stead Of At The End They Should Have Gave Hints He Was Coming Back Cause Then It Would Want To Make You Play it Moree. I Mean By The 3 Chapter She Gave Upp Lokking For Him But I Simplyy Love Itt! It Was Kinda Good And Every Where I Go I Feel Like Yuna, With Her Loverr So Yeaa.… Expand
  27. AkibaH
    Nov 17, 2008
    9
    you are missing the point you are 3 girls 2 of wich are the hotest babes in the history of final fantasy the battle system is amazing it has guns and sword good story best opening of all final fantasys awsome graphics i think it is one of the best final fantasys right under final fantasy 7 and 10 i loved i have besten it over 20 times if you dont like the game thin go fuck yore selfs
  28. AkiraS
    Sep 15, 2008
    9
    I and Most agree the soundtrack of choice was poor and it did not meet up to its previous, FF10 game. But it really did stem out to the female Audience. I could enjoy an RPG that
  29. AndrewN.
    Jul 7, 2007
    8
    Not as good as Final Fantasy 10 and at times its a bit too girl power esque but still a really decent RPG. Its lighthearted humour and non linear gameplay adds an element of freshness to the series. Because it uses a lot of FF10s assets, it feels slightly inferior to a traditional sequel and at times it is a little too easy but its otherwise a genuinely great addition to the series. Had a Not as good as Final Fantasy 10 and at times its a bit too girl power esque but still a really decent RPG. Its lighthearted humour and non linear gameplay adds an element of freshness to the series. Because it uses a lot of FF10s assets, it feels slightly inferior to a traditional sequel and at times it is a little too easy but its otherwise a genuinely great addition to the series. Had a great intro as well.… Expand
  30. JesseD.
    Dec 25, 2006
    8
    The game is excellent but I think that they could have called it "Sidequests: the Game" since most of the game is totally optional.
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#28 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#4 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. 1UP
    90
    There's never been a Final Fantasy as free and as fun as X-2.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    70
    Over-familiarity and stagnation has bred a cancerous apathy among gaming's cognoscenti. FFX-2, like it or not, gives players a reason to take notice again. [Jan 2004, p.98]
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  3. Game Informer
    88
    A respectable follow-up, but it doesn't come close to rekindling the magic of the original. [Dec 2003, p.132]
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