Final Fantasy X

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
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  1. Total Video Games
    70
    After playing for too many hours you are left feeling as if Square want you to purely sit down and watch the game rather than play the game.
  2. eToychest
    60
    We've seen the Final Fantasy epic take us on a memorable journey, but now it all seems like it's been done before. 10 is good, great at times, but it is no longer original.
  3. Games Radar
    60
    Sequential software that labels itself next-gen should provide next-gen opportunities, not just exaggerate the mistakes it made on the last version. [Edge Magazine]
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Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PS2 Game of 2001
2
#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
5
#5 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1982 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,750 out of 1982
  2. Mixed: 123 out of 1982
  3. Negative: 109 out of 1982
  1. Andy92
    Oct 28, 2010
    10
    In my opinion this is the best final fantasy game since FF7. The story of the game is brilliant and just makes you want to play on until youIn my opinion this is the best final fantasy game since FF7. The story of the game is brilliant and just makes you want to play on until you finish it. the graphics of the game are brilliant and the game also shows great character development especially for the 2 main protagonists… Full Review »
  2. GlidingFalcon
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    FF10 is one the best Final Fantasy games out there. It has a great story, characters and music on par with the previous entries. It's a gameFF10 is one the best Final Fantasy games out there. It has a great story, characters and music on par with the previous entries. It's a game that bleeds with emotion and tells a tragic tale that fits the tone of the end of Squaresoft. I consider this the last Final Fantasy game, as it is the last one that actually had a genuinely great story, characters and music. It's also the last single player mainline Final Fantasy game by Squaresoft as well. Coincidence? I think not. I consider FF6-10 to be the Golden Age of FInal Fantasy.

    This game isn't perfect, but its bloody-well brilliant. The only criticisms I can think of that is that its a bit linear as it sacrifices its overworld, however this means it tells a much better story because of it. It also can get a bit complex and convoluted towards the end, but I'd argue aren't most Final Fantasy games like that towards the end, e.g. FF7, FF8 and FF9? Lastly, the main protagonist Tidus gets a bit of hate online. Haters claim he is annoying and irritating and has bad voice acting. Fair enough, he's definitely whiny at the beginning, but by the end of the game his character development is very present, he becomes a complete badass and doesnt whine anymore. Instead of whining to others about their plans and hard truths, in the end it is him who leads the reigns and whom everyone follows. I love Tidus and I think his voice acting is great for the most part and suits him very much. I'd argue that it is the voice direction in the game that is sometimes off. other than that it is fine.

    I think the only the thing I dislike about this game is that fact that you can't skip cutscenes -_- (doesn't help on multiple playthroughs). Other than that it's one of the greatest video games ever created in my opinion and has shaped me to become the person I am today. :)    … Full Review »
  3. BigDaddyShaft
    Jun 28, 2002
    10
    This is one of the most addictive RPGs I've ever played. Definitely the best Final Fantasy game since FF7 and perhaps even surpassing This is one of the most addictive RPGs I've ever played. Definitely the best Final Fantasy game since FF7 and perhaps even surpassing it. The graphics are absolutely breathtaking. The sound effects and music create as much emotion as the dialogue. The voice acting isn't exactly up to par with GTA III, but the performances are good overall (especially Wakka and Auron). A very unique upgrade system allows you much more flexibility in improving your characters. Your normally physically weak spellcaster can become a great fighter if you choose, and there are dozens of abilities and skills to learn. The same goes for the battle system. While it is now strictly turned based, you have much more control over battles since you can switch the active characters at any time. Why did it take so long to think of this??? Finally, there's the plot. Although it doesn't quite unfold smoothly at times, it is very engrossing. As long as the game is, I wish that it could have been a little longer so I could have gotten to know all of the main characters a little better. Even still, the game's world was very well thought out and consistant. The writer's explain why the world is the way it is very well. Final thought: Get this game now or kick yourself later. … Full Review »
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