Final Fantasy X

 PlayStation 2
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1982 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 123 out of 1982
  3. Negative: 109 out of 1982
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  1. Adriella01
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Best story i ever played in my entire life. It really is a masterpiece and a roller coaster of emotions.
    10/10
  2. Sasori_Nagashi
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Possibly my favorite game of all time. Wonderful visuals for it's time, one of the best soundtracks of all time, enthralling story, great gameplay.
  3. Okevin212
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Yes it's good. The music is really really good. The final boss battle is epic. The story is so interesting I loved it. The combat is good too. Getting all the summons was fun. Lol some puzzles were hard but still worth it.
  4. JamesDrawsThngs
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    If you were to ask what people's favorite Final Fantasy game would be, more often than not it would be the first one you've played due to the nostalgic and emotional attachment they may have with it. You can play other games in the series before or since that one, and yet you will still hold that first game in highest regard. FFX is that Final Fantasy for me. When I first saw this gameIf you were to ask what people's favorite Final Fantasy game would be, more often than not it would be the first one you've played due to the nostalgic and emotional attachment they may have with it. You can play other games in the series before or since that one, and yet you will still hold that first game in highest regard. FFX is that Final Fantasy for me. When I first saw this game back in the early 2000s, I was blown away. I had never seen any game like it up to that point, RPG or otherwise. Sure, it's begun to show cracks and feels dated in a few spots, but none of those issue take away the fact that I believe this to be one of the best RPGs ever made.

    FFX chronicles the tale of a big shot sports player named Tidus, who winds up over 1000 years past his time after coming into contact with a humongous creature called Sin. He gets wrapped up with a summoner named Yuna, along with her bodyguards, who are on a pilgrimage to defeat the creature. I found the storytelling and world building to be immensely engaging. All the different races you come across, the religion and culture, and of course the different characters. I enjoy every member of the party in some form or fashion, including Auron, Yuna, Wakka, and, yes, even Tidus. Each of the characters have their own stand-out moments and watching each of them grow throughout the game is satisfying. Even the romance between Yuna and Tidus I found to be believable and even pretty heart-breaking. While some of the character motivations are incredibly flawed, and certain plot elements can feel downright stupid, the game never loses my interest. This was also the first FF game at the time to feature fully voiced cutscenes with full-fledge cinematography. While certainly dated in many respects (some of the animations, weird shot transitions and odd voice direction), for a first go this is remarkably impressive. The game still looks and sounds stellar for an early PS2 title as well, with colorful cutting-edge visuals, terrific soundtrack, and voice acting that still holds up for the most part.

    The game is a mix of linear exploration and traditional turn-based gameplay. This is the first game since FFIII to return back to a turn-based formula, and for my money it's some of the best combat the series has to offer. It's fast and strategic, allowing you to swap party members on the fly to account for any situation. There's strong, flashy finishers you can pull off, tons of weapon and armor upgrades and abilities, and the series' tried and true summons that now you can control manually. Leveling up this time around is done via this massive sphere grid, where as long as you have the appropriate spheres you'll have the opportunity to customize your party to your specifications (even being able to fill out the grid in its entirety and bleeding off into other characters' sections). The exploration, while linear, still offers enough deviation to make it worth exploring. You'll also come across the occasional mini-games, which are pretty hit-and-miss. For every great one like the Monster Arena, there's Blitzball, Chocobo Races and Lightning Dodges, and many are required to achieve characters' ultimate weapons. Unless you are very patient, most of them are not really worth going after.

    FFX ain't perfect. Not by a long shot. It feels dated in many respects, many of the mini-games are a chore and some of the story is flat out dumb. That being said, I don't care. I consider it a flawed masterpiece. Whenever I give a game a 10, it's not because I think a game is perfect, but because not only do I think it emotionally connects with me, what it does right, it vastly outweighs any shortcomings. I consider it to be a gold standard. FFX is a game I have loved for close to 20 years, and I'm certain I'll continue loving it for many more.    … Expand
  5. edmelian
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra, el juego que merecía la saga FF en el paso de ps1 a ps2, con una historia hermosa, esperanzadora y desoladora a la vez. Personajes entrañables, musica a la altura..en fin, lo que antes significaba FF en consolas...calidad, diversion y buena historia aseguradas.
  6. Kepin
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    This is my favourite final fantasy game and i dont know what to say other than its my favourite game
  7. 6xdandangp
    Dec 29, 2012
    10
    Amazing graphics, excellent story, great gameplay, phenomenal soundtrack, I can go on and on but there's no need for me to. A couple of (minor) problems include relatively weak character development for some people and a few issues with voice acting.
  8. Hikaru
    Sep 13, 2010
    10
    Late Review, but I just recently had time to finish this game.

    Easily one of the best in the series, FFX adds character voices for the first time in the series which, along with captivating cut-scenes, makes this a great game to play anytime of the day. Along with the addition of the blitzball mini-game, FFX changed the way you use summons, fight, and even how you level up. This game    Late Review, but I just recently had time to finish this game.

    Easily one of the best in the series, FFX adds character voices for the first time in the series which, along with captivating cut-scenes, makes this a great game to play anytime of the day. Along with the addition of the blitzball mini-game, FFX changed the way you use summons, fight, and even how you level up. This game comes with all of this, packed into one of the greatest story-lines to date. The extra dungeons, mini-games, and unlockable end weapons gives you hours of endless gameplay. My personal time before i quit playing for good was 113:46

    The team who created this installment of the FF series truly put their hearts and souls into making this game. A definite must have for any fans of the FF series    … Expand
  9. pandaman3608
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    My favorite RPG of all time!!! This game is an absolute masterpiece, with an amazing storyline, memorable characters, gorgeous graphics(at the time), and fun combat. I first got it when I was a kid, so I didn't quite understand what was going on. Then I played it again years later, and I fell in love! For me, this is literally the perfect RPG! Other games might get amazing reviews, butMy favorite RPG of all time!!! This game is an absolute masterpiece, with an amazing storyline, memorable characters, gorgeous graphics(at the time), and fun combat. I first got it when I was a kid, so I didn't quite understand what was going on. Then I played it again years later, and I fell in love! For me, this is literally the perfect RPG! Other games might get amazing reviews, but they will be nothing compared to this game!… Expand
  10. Carlitoxic
    Mar 5, 2012
    10
    FFX is the FINAL FANTASY that more I like. Beautiful and sad story, epic characters, ingenious and artistically beautiful world, the best combat system, the best sonorous band of any FF, and finally; a game that stay in my heart forever. Good job Square, Sakaguchi, Nomura and Uematsu.
  11. mrcoolman
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    Normally i don't like sport games but this one was diffrent. it is soccer game where you are soccer player who is the best in the world. But the other soccer teams use magic to send you back in time to middle ages so you don't win world cup against them. you need to win the tournaments so you can go back home to presetn. i like the soccer games in this, but they have wierd minigame whereNormally i don't like sport games but this one was diffrent. it is soccer game where you are soccer player who is the best in the world. But the other soccer teams use magic to send you back in time to middle ages so you don't win world cup against them. you need to win the tournaments so you can go back home to presetn. i like the soccer games in this, but they have wierd minigame where you kill monster which i didn't understand why it was there. even so this was good game and i recommend it for sports fan… Expand
  12. mycarisorange
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've loved every Final Fantasy game made before next generation systems came out (13 was terrible IMO) but none of them ever made me fall in love with the characters as perfectly as this one did. I actually cried when Tidus faded away. Imagine that, a little fat kid sitting in his chair on a Friday night crying over pixels. It happened.

    This game didn't invent the premise of RPGs nor did it do anything overly revolutionary with regards to battle sequences or graphics, but the story was simply amazing. I grew to absolutely hate Seymour and my heart broke when Auron's true motive was revealed. The settings were whimsical without being stereotypical and the sphere grid remains my favorite RPG leveling system ever.

    I felt like this game, along with FFX12 and Legend of Dragoon didn't get the praise they deserved from critics because those critics expected the same kinds of things that they currently expect from huge franchises who are stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's impossible to fully revolutionize a successful series without changing something about its successful past and I think that's evident in the lacking grades on here. I think the remaster of this game is bringing it back to life and I'm excited about it.

    FFX remains one of the best games I've ever played and, as far as stories and character development go, may be the best I've ever encountered. I've played hundreds of RPGs from front to back and none of them kept me quite as engaged as FFX did. Hats off to the incredible development team and especially to the musicians who made this score; music is always forgotten in movie and game reviews!    … Expand
  13. CyrilD.
    Dec 30, 2001
    10
    Too nice to say something.
  14. SnoopK.
    Sep 17, 2002
    10
    It's tha bomb.
  15. JonathanD.
    Sep 18, 2002
    9
    Pros: AMAZING GRAPHICS (!!!!!), good music, excellent voice acting (on par with MGS and Lunar), awesome battle system, compelling storyline. Cons: annoying frequency of random battles, blitzball, and an EXTREMELY LINEAR quest (I hate that). Special Notes: didn't sweep me up as much as FFs VI-IX. The Verdict: buy it. If you can't do that, play this game somehow. It's very Pros: AMAZING GRAPHICS (!!!!!), good music, excellent voice acting (on par with MGS and Lunar), awesome battle system, compelling storyline. Cons: annoying frequency of random battles, blitzball, and an EXTREMELY LINEAR quest (I hate that). Special Notes: didn't sweep me up as much as FFs VI-IX. The Verdict: buy it. If you can't do that, play this game somehow. It's very good, despite its minor flaws.… Expand
  16. ArkonBlade
    Jul 12, 2011
    9
    ive loved FF since FF2 on the Snes . this is FF evolved for sure with a new combat system thats fun and a new level up system using a sphere grid which is pretty cool since you can really go crazy custimising your charicters. the story is pretty solid the voice acting is a mixed bag some are pretty good are real good like auron or kinda bad or really bad like jecht who i could not standive loved FF since FF2 on the Snes . this is FF evolved for sure with a new combat system thats fun and a new level up system using a sphere grid which is pretty cool since you can really go crazy custimising your charicters. the story is pretty solid the voice acting is a mixed bag some are pretty good are real good like auron or kinda bad or really bad like jecht who i could not stand hearing him talk . the game takes a very very very linear path approtch which felt awkward at first but once the story picked up after about 6 hours i was hooked on what was gona happen next . there is alot of stuff to do especially at the end . my biggest gripe with this game besides the voice acting has to be how freeking EASY the final boss fight is . i mean he is a 0 challenge i mean if you loose to this guy i feel bad for you. i found it harder just getting to him then fighting him. all in all the FFX is a solid RPG and one of the last real good FF games ive played .… Expand
  17. VeryCutePanda
    Sep 28, 2010
    10
    Currently on a quest to finish reviewing (or at least write short comment) on Final Fantasy games I played before, not surprisingly this is the first PS2 game I ever played. The moment I laid eyes on cutey-pie Tidus... I mean the awesome graphics on Zanarkand being terrorized by sin, I was like wow... thank god I have a PS2. As an hardcore RPG gamer, I love the fact that it stays true to aCurrently on a quest to finish reviewing (or at least write short comment) on Final Fantasy games I played before, not surprisingly this is the first PS2 game I ever played. The moment I laid eyes on cutey-pie Tidus... I mean the awesome graphics on Zanarkand being terrorized by sin, I was like wow... thank god I have a PS2. As an hardcore RPG gamer, I love the fact that it stays true to a much improved turn based gameplay, each one of them is distinct in it's own way just makes the game even better. The characters provided were a cast of memorable characters starting from the naive Rikku to the should be less serious Yuna, each one them have a heart and soul, which to me is a prime sign that RPG should be taken seriously. At the time the graphics were too good to be true and the music is just... well, I have mixed feeling about the music. I just want to say that this is one the best RPG to date.… Expand
  18. Treima
    Sep 23, 2010
    10
    It's closer to a 9.5 than a 10 out of 10, but I feel that the legacy that this game has left behind as a standard-bearer is enough to push it over the top. Final Fantasy X is, from start to finish, THE exemplary RPG on the PS2, and arguably the system's definitive title.
  19. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    9
    This was in my opinion the last of the great modern Final Fantasy games, even if it was a bit too linear (which is now common) it was nonetheless a great RPG with great characters you could get involved with and the story was decent but not amazing. The general graphics and design of the game really brought it to the next level. Oh how I miss you FFX~
  20. Paulie
    Oct 14, 2010
    10
    Final Fantasy X is the last good game in the numbered Final Fantasy series. Great story, great visuals, great mini games, interesting progression system.
  21. spazzinmekon
    Nov 17, 2010
    10
    This game by far is still not only my favorite game of the final fantasy series, it's one of my favorite games of all time! I absolutely LOVE this game to death, i don't think i'll ever get rid of my ps2 heavily due to this game. I LOVE the story line throughout the game and all the obstacles if you to do to accomplish goals and beat the game. Every character shines in there own way, andThis game by far is still not only my favorite game of the final fantasy series, it's one of my favorite games of all time! I absolutely LOVE this game to death, i don't think i'll ever get rid of my ps2 heavily due to this game. I LOVE the story line throughout the game and all the obstacles if you to do to accomplish goals and beat the game. Every character shines in there own way, and i've grown fond of all of them. If you don't have this game, something is seriously wrong with you, and you need to wipe the dust off your ps2 and play this game, NOW!

    i've beaten the game at least 5 times and i've started a new one to play it all over again. I LOVE FINAL FATNASY X!!!!!    … Expand
  22. quacker
    Dec 18, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 4 biggest things (in no particular order): 1. Graphics/aesthetics - one of the best-looking games for PS2, period. 2. Characters - The 7 protagonists were done well. They have unique personalities with their own interests, faults, prejudices, and surprises. You get a decent amount of background on all the essential characters but not so much that there's no room for mystery. Some people say the protagonists were static, but I disagree. Wakka got rid of his prejudice against the Al Bhed, Khimarhi proved himself to his tribe, Tidus came to terms (sort of) with his father, and many of them threw away their religion. Maybe Auron is static, but he has already learned his lesson. There could have been more development in the relationship between Tidus and Yuna so the make-out scene wouldn't seem so out of place, and everything suffered slightly from the voice acting, but for the most part the characters were beautifully done.
    3. Story - You either like it or you think it's ridiculous. It really is a weird and dramatic plot, and it can get pretty cheesy as well as confusing, but it is entirely original. If you get into it, you'll realize there's a really good message behind it all, and the ending will leave you satisfied. Also, like people have said, the story is both linear and static; you can't change the course of the story. In that respect, it leans toward being an interactive movie - especially since you can't skip scenes. But you're in control for nearly all of the action, and it was paced well for the most part. There weren't too many cutscenes that weren't balanced with playable time and, honestly, you spend a ton of time running around and fighting. Besides that, there's plenty more to find out from talking to the numerous people standing around.
    4. Gameplay - I liked the battle system. It's turn-based and you can swap out characters, so you think more about strategy and less about mashing buttons. The overdrives were awesome - each character had unique and appropriate overdrives and they weren't too strong or too weak. The sphere grid is a good way to customize your characters, but your characters are locked into a path until at least halfway through the game, so it's hard to add magic, for example, to a usable level without many extra hours of leveling-up aside from the main story. The mini-games, like blitzball and chocobo racing, were fun and intuitive but too easy.

    Of course this isn't like previous Final Fantasies, and you shouldn't expect it to be. It's on a new platform with new capabilities, just like FFVII was on a (better) new platform compared to its predecessors. I completely appreciate that Square did something different with FFX (and FFX-2). It's not perfect, but I like it.    … Expand
  23. Ninjo
    Nov 20, 2010
    9
    Very good game, one of my favourites out the final fantasy series, even thought the battle system has changed. A big risk for Square Enix but they managed to pull it, 3D cinematic cut scenes really showed the quality of the graphics. The only disappointment would have to be Blitz ball, it is very hard to understand no matter how much you read the instructions.
  24. Karma_police
    Dec 21, 2010
    10
    for me the best ff ever, i cryed with the final, no other game had me in front of the tv for so many time.

    Good Graphics
    excellent history
    nice characters
    perfect combat system
  25. Thatonegamer
    Feb 27, 2011
    10
    I loved everything about this game. I loved the battle system, how it gave you time to think about your actions. And, yes, you will run into fiends every 10 seconds, but you need to level up your characters like crazy to even attempt to finish the game, plus they drop items you need. The cut scenes were long sometimes, but they were beautiful. Some cut scenes made me cry. The scenery inI loved everything about this game. I loved the battle system, how it gave you time to think about your actions. And, yes, you will run into fiends every 10 seconds, but you need to level up your characters like crazy to even attempt to finish the game, plus they drop items you need. The cut scenes were long sometimes, but they were beautiful. Some cut scenes made me cry. The scenery in the game was breath taking. The characters were one of the best things about this game. The back stories, outfits, personalities, weapons, voices, really everything was so unique. This game has the BEST music I have ever heard for a video game, I never got tired of the music. I loved the plot twists and character development. I also liked how there was humor in the stories. The only thing that was bad was Tidus's voice, which was whiny at some times. Over all, I give this game 9 or 10, but you have to be patient with the cut scenes, battles, and characters. You will have to level up your characters a lot, watch many cut scenes, and deal with characters complain, plus, to level up characters and higher your chances of beating the game, you will have to do side quests, like winning blitzball, training chocobos, and going through many cloister of trails to earn aeons. If you are impatient, hate watching cut scenes or characters, I would not recommend this game. To me, this game changed my life, a definite buy.… Expand
  26. yonosoynadie
    Apr 10, 2011
    10
    The best game i ever played, with the awesome ost from nobuo uematsu.
    I really cry today when i hear "to zanarkand". have to play this another day
  27. Caestus
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    The story is good, despite beeing sometimes corny and having the baddest scene in history of rpg with the laughing scene. I also like the battle system very much and the music is pretty good to. Graphics are also nice its just way to linear, letting you only go forward. Nevertheless pretty good RPG.
  28. AlienSpaceBats
    Mar 21, 2013
    9
    Provided players can get used to Tidus, there's a lot in Final Fantasy X that you really have to try to dislike. The mechanics have been overhauled and combat is superb, the Sphere Grid is easy to understand and enjoyable (no "Junction" garbage) but best of all the game never devolves into a grind-fest, though the end-game is a bit of an end-boss gauntlet. Music as ever is incredible, asProvided players can get used to Tidus, there's a lot in Final Fantasy X that you really have to try to dislike. The mechanics have been overhauled and combat is superb, the Sphere Grid is easy to understand and enjoyable (no "Junction" garbage) but best of all the game never devolves into a grind-fest, though the end-game is a bit of an end-boss gauntlet. Music as ever is incredible, as are cinematics/cut-scenes, story is a little formulaic and predictable in places but I couldn't put FFX down until I finished, I actually became a little obsessed with it.… Expand
  29. JoseRochaPT
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    I gave "9", and I'm going to tell where that 9 came from and why is 1 missing. The 9 : The game is brilliant, the graphics back in 2001 were the best, in 2001 Final Fantasy X had graphics that started to be considered "normal" in 2007 - 2008. The History behind it was completely complex and full of surprises and subliminal little things that appear in the game that you can only understandI gave "9", and I'm going to tell where that 9 came from and why is 1 missing. The 9 : The game is brilliant, the graphics back in 2001 were the best, in 2001 Final Fantasy X had graphics that started to be considered "normal" in 2007 - 2008. The History behind it was completely complex and full of surprises and subliminal little things that appear in the game that you can only understand when you play it for the second or third time, such as the words in Al-Bhed all over the initial maps that you can only read having the full Al-Bhed Language skill, and you can only understand by watching the entire game history. Also, some people never realize that the ship that Tidus, Auron, Yuna and the other ride later in the game is the same ship wich Tidus helps to get back in the beginning. Why less 1 : I could give a full 10 to Final Fantasy X, but if I give 10 to Final Fantasy X I would have to give 11 to Final Fantasy XII. In this game, the cinematic scenes are kind of Annoying since we can't skip them, but in Final Fantasy XII we can skip all the scenes. (I still see them, since it depends if the player wants to meet the story or not). Blitzball, a stupid sidekick RPG on the real RPG, I never got that game since it is more luck than RPG, anyway you are only obligated to play it one time so it won't annoy much, only if you want to get Wakka's Ultimate Weapon, then you will have to be a Blitzball Champion.… Expand
  30. Pauliina
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    What can I say? An experience of a life time. I didnt want it to end! Have to check out X-2, when they realise at Playstation, that it has to be brought to the store.
  31. absheffield23
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    This game will always hold a special place for me amongst my video game collections. I got this game the year it came out and have loved it ever since. There is just something so emotionally involving and deeply engaging between the characters and the player. Itâ
  32. Blitzace10
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    If you ever want to experiance a story that will take your breath away,then this is the game for you. With smooth gameplay and amazing CG graphics. It may be the best Final Fantasy games ever made.
  33. roymcgeeters
    Aug 15, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy X is a game I've picked up and put down many times before. Originally, I was looking for Sonic Unleashed for the PS2, as its daytime stages are looked fun, but the gamestop I was in didnt have it, so instead, I got this. I have played three Final Fantasy games (VII, XII, X), and out of them all, this is the one I like the least. And beleive me, I have my reasons. Let me start off with the positives: The story. The story in this game is really really good. You take control of Tidus, an annoying character whom youll end up hating, who is a Blitzball player who is teleported away from his city of Zanarkand after a creature known as sin walks into it. He soon finds out that he is in the future, 1000 years later, and eventually meets Wakka, a fellow Blitzball player who has never won a game and decides to go off on one more championship before becoming a guradian. I dont want to spoil anymore now. The plot does have some flaws though: Apparently, when you die in the world of spira, if you are not sent by a summoner, you will be reborn as a fiend. If you get killed as a fiend, you will become a fiend. If you get killed as a fiend, you will become a feind! Eh? This means that there is no downside to dying. So death is pointless since ten minutes later, youll get back up. Also, the battle system is really really good as well. Strategic thinking and using the right characters is key to winning a battle. And a convienient bar at the right tells you who will move next, and you can also strateigecly switch party members. This is the one part of Final Fantasy X that I really love. The only bad thing I can say about them is that theyre a bit too slow paced, but thats not really something fair to gripe over. Thats unfortunately where the positives end really. Now its time for the ranting. Where to start? How about the character design and models? Alright. The character design is really... um... unique? Its all really weird. I mean, who looked at Seymour all of a sudden and said YES! THAT HAIR STYLE IS PERFECT! MAKE IT HAPPEN! Youll really have to see the characters to know what I mean. The models, while some are great for the time, look flat out weird, especially Rikku and Issaru. Some people dont even move their mouth when talking, and simle when theyre not supposed to. Okay, moving on. The gameplay is linear. Youre always set on a straight forward path with little to no oppertunity to go back. A factor to this linearity is the amount of cutscenes that spend way too much time showing off graphics and are like "YEAH! LOOK AT THESE PS2 GRAPHICS. SCREW GC AND XBOX, GO OUT AND BUY A PS2!" My first 5-6 hours of gameplay was spent moving from place to place which will trigger a cutscene, a boss fight or both. I land on an island. Theres a red arrow to follow. I follow it and a cutscene appears. It ends, and another red arrow appears. I walk two steps and another cutscene. That cutscene ends, and I proceed to follow the arrow. Another cutscen. Another arrow. Cutscene, arrow, cutscene arrow, cutscene, arrow, CUTSCEN, ARROW, CUTSCENE, ARROW, CUTSCENE, ARROW! WHY?!!! There was barley anything interseting around me. None of the NPCs have anythign to say, there is a severe lack of shops. If Yuna runs out of MP, and I dont have any potions, Im screwed. If there was a shop, just-UGGHHH! Another aspect of tyhe game is that its soo annoying! Dont get me started on those wait for yuna sections. In certain sections, Yuna is praying at a temple, and all of the characters keep on telling you to sit down, shut up, and wait till Yuna is done. But you
    re not supposed to wait. Youre not supposed to sit ther. Youre supposed to go a certain spot in the area, and then it will trigger a cutscene! HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT! Some places you're supposed to go to trigger the cutscene are the places that everyone is telling you not to go! Like the place where Yuna is praying why? I spend, I kid you not, 3 hours, sitting there waiting for Yuna, and she never came out. And besides; WAITING FOR SOMEONE? DOES THAT SOUND LIKE FUN TO YOU?! And last, Blitzball. Blitzball is so annoying. First off, the tutorial is painfully long, and it gives you som much wrong advice on what to do in the game. Second, Blitzball is slow, its boring, its quiet, and the first time you play it, you are the worst team by a lot, and youll loose. Luckily, by the end of your first Blitzball game, a majority of the problems you had are gone. No more Cutscene aroww following and Blitzball is completely optional. However, there are still some gripes. You can never really go a decent distance without a random battle, and, still, there are a lack of shops. Luckily, only my first 10 hours of the game were painfull, but ya know what? FFX wasnt that bad. Its the worst of the FF games Ive played, but thats not saying much, since the three I played were great. When its good, its great, and when its annoying...oh god........ill give it an 8.0/10    … Expand
  34. Chapperz
    May 15, 2012
    9
    If you could skip the cut-scenes this would be a perfect RPG! however its still an amazing game and the last of the great final fantasy's, Auron ftw!
  35. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    9
    Best RPG of PS2. Everything in FFX is great, from the beginning to the end. History is really interesting and the soundtrack is amazing. The game mechanic is very deep with the sphere desk. In order to maximize your skills and characters, you'll need probably 100 or 150 hours if you want to face some of the most dangerous enemies in the game. Also, the equipment system which allows you toBest RPG of PS2. Everything in FFX is great, from the beginning to the end. History is really interesting and the soundtrack is amazing. The game mechanic is very deep with the sphere desk. In order to maximize your skills and characters, you'll need probably 100 or 150 hours if you want to face some of the most dangerous enemies in the game. Also, the equipment system which allows you to customize every item's skills is very smart. Also, this game goes back to the turn fighting system (without ATB from previous games). It's one of these games that you just have to play.… Expand
  36. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    This game was great.
  37. Fahseel
    Jun 1, 2012
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ever, along with Final Fantasy 7. I'm the type of person that loves a good story and this game has it. They did a great job with pacing and storytelling. Also has a great soundtrack and some really good cut scenes. Can't wait for the remake!
  38. Jouna92
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    Innovations in gameplay, particularly with the battle and summon systems, the option to change party members during battle, and the character development and inventory management systems.+++ Gameplay and interfaces are very enjoyable but the story and characters are the weak points. Story is pretty stupid, confusing and unfocused(it has few great scenes). Characters are annoying from theirInnovations in gameplay, particularly with the battle and summon systems, the option to change party members during battle, and the character development and inventory management systems.+++ Gameplay and interfaces are very enjoyable but the story and characters are the weak points. Story is pretty stupid, confusing and unfocused(it has few great scenes). Characters are annoying from their looks to personalities. … Expand
  39. ultravincent
    Apr 9, 2013
    8
    It is a good Final Fantasy.

    Pros: Great graphics (especially if on PCSX2), interesting sphere leveling system, blitzball minigame, good story. Cons: I could not stand Tidus, the main character. After FF8, the main characters have gotten super gay and annoying. At least Auron compensates with his badassery. Also, I missed the freedom I had with the previous chapters while roaming on    It is a good Final Fantasy.

    Pros: Great graphics (especially if on PCSX2), interesting sphere leveling system, blitzball minigame, good story.
    Cons: I could not stand Tidus, the main character. After FF8, the main characters have gotten super gay and annoying. At least Auron compensates with his badassery.
    Also, I missed the freedom I had with the previous chapters while roaming on the world map. Here, the whole story goes on a linear path and you get some freedom with the airship only on the very last chapter. It was needed much earlier in the game.

    Overall, it still deserves an 8.    … Expand
  40. chronoT
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    I recently replayed this game on PS3 and I forgot from childhood how amazing this game actually is. I am a huge FF fan and even though this game stood out from previous titles that I really enjoyed, it is a splendid and unique experience that any RPG fan should divulge in at least once.
  41. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  42. Rox22
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    I have to say I didn't mind this FF. Great animation, interesting characters and a really deep and tear wrenching story.

    FF 10's biggest flaw would have to be it's linearity. Most of the game is very linear and leave little room to explore. Don't get me wrong, the environments are beautiful and the creature battles varied and engaging. The game does open up completely, but only right at    I have to say I didn't mind this FF. Great animation, interesting characters and a really deep and tear wrenching story.

    FF 10's biggest flaw would have to be it's linearity. Most of the game is very linear and leave little room to explore. Don't get me wrong, the environments are beautiful and the creature battles varied and engaging. The game does open up completely, but only right at the end and the freedom to explore feels more like a needless additional activity that doesn't really add much to the central plot. But, that aside, the additional stuff is vast and incredibly challenging. The monster farm has some hard as nails fights.

    The story is can be really moving at times and you can not help but fall in love with Yuna. Tidus is a tool, but a lovable tool and it is great to see their relationship develop and grow.

    Blitzball is a simple little side game. but damn is it fun. The better you get the more you want to play. I'm a bit surprised that Square never a spin-off title around this.

    Overall:
    Final Fantasy X is a really good addition to the FF series and has done a good job bringing the FF franchise into the 21st century. While I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous titles, I still liked it none the less.    … Expand
  43. Skals
    Jan 8, 2013
    10
    There's a reason why Square has been around for so long, and that's because they make amazing games. Final Fantasy X is an amazing game, at the time of it's release it had amazing graphics and cut-scenes, but it was also bundled with an amazing story and appealing characters, as well as a great combat system, awesome boss battles, and wonderful areas to explore. There was so much to do inThere's a reason why Square has been around for so long, and that's because they make amazing games. Final Fantasy X is an amazing game, at the time of it's release it had amazing graphics and cut-scenes, but it was also bundled with an amazing story and appealing characters, as well as a great combat system, awesome boss battles, and wonderful areas to explore. There was so much to do in this game, I've spent over 300 hours in several playthroughs of this game and I enjoyed every moment of it.… Expand
  44. ChaosMedic
    Jan 16, 2013
    10
    This game is extraordinarily captivating, emotional, beautiful and memorable. The story was perfectly thought out and utterly engrossing. I REALLY wanted to know what happened next and why. The music was amazing and the graphics were great for it's time. I've played quite a few games in my time but none have come close to what Final Fantasy X brings to the table. I was literally on theThis game is extraordinarily captivating, emotional, beautiful and memorable. The story was perfectly thought out and utterly engrossing. I REALLY wanted to know what happened next and why. The music was amazing and the graphics were great for it's time. I've played quite a few games in my time but none have come close to what Final Fantasy X brings to the table. I was literally on the edge of my seat on numerous occasions throughout the entire game. The plots twists left my jaw hanging low and the ending left me crying like a wimp.

    If you own a PS2 and are a fan of RPGs, there is no reason for you not to have this game.    … Expand
  45. sirojasb
    Jan 22, 2013
    9
    it´s the best final fantasy with voice acting you can find today right now. it´s the best final fantasy from ps2 era and deserve being in the pantheon of the best games from the 128 bit era. The playable 3d models from characters and some enviroments are ugly, even for a ps2 system, but the graphics don´t matter when you immerse yourself completely for a compellingit´s the best final fantasy with voice acting you can find today right now. it´s the best final fantasy from ps2 era and deserve being in the pantheon of the best games from the 128 bit era. The playable 3d models from characters and some enviroments are ugly, even for a ps2 system, but the graphics don´t matter when you immerse yourself completely for a compelling storytelling and well executed gameplay.… Expand
  46. DarkFlamesZM
    Feb 14, 2013
    9
    This game is great, because of the fact that it actually takes some time to beat it. I played the international version of it, and i really liked it. Unlike the other games, X has more customization (weapons and armor can be fully customized to your liking) than the other games, and that can both be annoying and great. I disliked the horrible voice acting for Tidus and Yuna though, so i amThis game is great, because of the fact that it actually takes some time to beat it. I played the international version of it, and i really liked it. Unlike the other games, X has more customization (weapons and armor can be fully customized to your liking) than the other games, and that can both be annoying and great. I disliked the horrible voice acting for Tidus and Yuna though, so i am giving this game a 9 instead of a 10.… Expand
  47. Matesers
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    This is the best JRGP I've ever played. The story is really good, the characters are charming, the gameplay is brilliant. Unlike previous final fantasy games, final fantasy X let's everybody wait their turn. I like this very much. For example, in final fantasy IX the enemies attack when their bar is full, this means I felt rushed and I couldn't take my time to think about my next move.This is the best JRGP I've ever played. The story is really good, the characters are charming, the gameplay is brilliant. Unlike previous final fantasy games, final fantasy X let's everybody wait their turn. I like this very much. For example, in final fantasy IX the enemies attack when their bar is full, this means I felt rushed and I couldn't take my time to think about my next move. Final fantasy X let's the monsters wait their turn. You won't feel rushed. The gameplay is deep and the overall experience is one that you will not soon forget.… Expand
  48. BeautifulMinds
    Mar 29, 2013
    10
    First there is one thing that needs to be said. Don't listen to the reviewers giving this game low scores. They're generally the types of people with little to no attention span. We all have a friend like that.

    Now let's mention a few essential points about this game: - This is a long game. It will take you a long time to complete it. Cutscenes are very prominent. If you can't take    First there is one thing that needs to be said. Don't listen to the reviewers giving this game low scores. They're generally the types of people with little to no attention span. We all have a friend like that.

    Now let's mention a few essential points about this game:

    - This is a long game. It will take you a long time to complete it. Cutscenes are very prominent. If you can't take the time to enjoy a well crafted story with interesting characters told at a slow pace, don't buy this game.
    - The battle system is very much vintage Final Fantasy. It is fairly similar to that of previous games in the series. It is turn based.

    Graphics: 8/10

    I played this game back in 2003. While the game certainly looks nice, it's definately not 10/10 worthy in this department. The major drawback in terms of graphics is the stiff animations and sometimes awkward facial expressions. Much of this is me subconsiously comparing FFX to that of MGS2, which did far better in this department (in a similar time period). Other than this, the game looks great, plenty of detail, worlds full of life with vibrant colours.

    Gameplay: 9/10

    Vintage Final Fantasy. There's not really anything new here. The greatest thing about this game is not the battles themselves, but the ability to build your characters to ungoldy levels. After you finish FFX, you could quite easily spend another 60 hours just finishing post-game content. This includes finding ultimate weapons, fighting various post-game bosses (who are incredibly strong), crafting godly equiptment, maxxing out the sphere grid in ways you never thought were possible ect ect. This is a game where it's entirely possible to max every stat to 255 for every character (and still get your ass kicked by the strongest boss in the game). The game also features several minigames, including blitzball tournaments (underwater football). Most people who actually get into this minigame, find out just how fun and engaging it is. It's almost like another game within FFX.

    Story 10/10

    This is a JRPG. Expect a long melodramatic story. Expect interesting characters that you really care about by the end of the game. Expect plot twists. Expect shocks. I have completed this game over 5 times just to see the story again. It's that good. Yes the voice acting can be a tad cheesy at times (mainly due to the accompanying facial expressions which sometimes look a little comedic), but most of the time it is spot on. People are quick to judge Tidus' personality, because he's not like Cloud of Squall. This is not 7/8. The characters are varied and all bring something to the table. The voice acting is, for the most part, top notch. The people telling you otherwise generally just lack the intelligence to see the comedic value behind certain scenes (the laughing scene was purposely cheesy. That was the point).

    Voice acting 9/10

    Sometimes it isn't perfect, but it is most of the time. No one sounds the same, voices perfectly match appearances. Yuna sounds like an angel, Auron sounds like a boss.

    Sound 10/10

    I don't really pay all that much attention to background music in games, but what I do hear sounds perfect. After you play this game, you'll be hearing the Hymn of the Faith for years.

    Replayability 10/10

    As I said, I have finished this game 5 times.

    Overall 10/10

    This game is one of the best in the FF franchise (and my personal favourite). The only people telling you this game is horrible, are those that either lack the attention span to play games like this, or can't seem to entertain the fact that FFVII isn't the only FF game. VII wasn't even that good. Seriously. This game is better in every way, it's just that good. (and I would give VII a 10/10).

    This is one of the greatest games ever created.    … Expand
  49. Greenicey
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    There is a lot that could be said about this game, it is the first Final Fantasy game on the PS2 which back then was a big deal. Everyone expected it to revolutionize the series much like VII. While X does make huge strides in presentation and gameplay, some of the voice acting and dialog isn't translated in a way that western gamers are used to. Tidus could have been a lot more likeable,There is a lot that could be said about this game, it is the first Final Fantasy game on the PS2 which back then was a big deal. Everyone expected it to revolutionize the series much like VII. While X does make huge strides in presentation and gameplay, some of the voice acting and dialog isn't translated in a way that western gamers are used to. Tidus could have been a lot more likeable, but the dialog he is given and his voice acting make seem like a 12 year old brat instead of a teenage sports jock. As far as the rest of the characters, they're all fine but really no stand-out performances. The graphics on the other hand are absolutely gorgeous even now. The style and the bright vivid color of the environments are wonderful to look at, and the FMV sequences are stunning. The turn-based gameplay won't surprise anyone, but the ability to switch out party members and some neat overdrives keep the gameplay from becoming stale for 50+ hours. The upgrade system called the sphere grid is, for the most part, a unique and interesting way to level up your character even if it is somewhat clunky. Overall, this game an outstanding entry in the series, despite one or two noticeable flaws.… Expand
  50. jelio1004
    Jun 1, 2013
    10
    This is an amazing game. I could write a 10 page report on why it's awesome but you can read what other people are saying. Instead I want to address those emo pricks hating on Tidus and Wakka. Tidus is almost unrealistically cheerful and upbeat. But guess what? his presence bring positivity to the journey. His naiveness and outgoing personality lightens the mood of what otherwise would beThis is an amazing game. I could write a 10 page report on why it's awesome but you can read what other people are saying. Instead I want to address those emo pricks hating on Tidus and Wakka. Tidus is almost unrealistically cheerful and upbeat. But guess what? his presence bring positivity to the journey. His naiveness and outgoing personality lightens the mood of what otherwise would be a depressing journey. Can you imagine what it would be like for if Tidus was replaced with Squall or Cloud? It would be an emo fest. And I don't know what people hate on Wakka either. He is supposed to be slow-wit guy with a big heart. The only flaw he might have is being inflexible when it comes to yevon's teaching. And I don't blame him. If you had to live your whole life in fear of a monster wiping your whole village at any given moment you act like him too.… Expand
  51. zeniff
    Jul 18, 2013
    10
    Um, this is the pinnacle of FF games for me. Everything about it is just good. Was well beyond it's day when released. My brothers and I have played through multiple times. It just never gets boring. Auron is by far my favorite FF character. Story is amazing, I still remember feeling dazed and beyond impressed at the end. Kinda like after just finishing an epic book series like Wheel of Time.
  52. Jerad_2142
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    I loved this game, probably played through it 3 times, even though we had to take the disc back 3 times because it had been resurfaced badly that had no effect on how great I think this game is. I loved the story, the twists, and how emotional they made the ending. The characters felt real, and the role of the pseudo religion in the game was awesome. This is easily my favorite game in theI loved this game, probably played through it 3 times, even though we had to take the disc back 3 times because it had been resurfaced badly that had no effect on how great I think this game is. I loved the story, the twists, and how emotional they made the ending. The characters felt real, and the role of the pseudo religion in the game was awesome. This is easily my favorite game in the series, including FF7. Great boss battles, excellent story, I don't recall any UI bugs that annoyed me, all in all a very memorable game.… Expand
  53. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Don't be scqred by the initial silliness of the game. This one is just perfection. Awesome combat, story, characters. SO MUCH to do and see. If you are wondering whether you like JRPGs, play this one.
  54. DudeFromIceland
    Apr 2, 2016
    9
    Having just beat this game for the 3rd time I can honestly say this is one of the finest RPG's ever made. It's got a good story that's easy to follow, a good battle system and a really addicting upgrade system that makes you want to keep playing.

    The voice acting can be kind of weird sometimes but honestly it's a small gripe to what is an outstanding game.
  55. jelikey
    Aug 2, 2016
    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 you finish it. the graphics of the game are brilliant and the game also shows great character development especially for the 2 main protagonists
  56. dashantaozi
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    This game has many problems, but I just love it so much.
    Wonderful visual design, amazing sound tracks, well written characters, and superb combat system.
  57. Noin007
    Jan 4, 2015
    8
    Very very good game.
    The turn based combat where you're allowed to switch characters in and out is executed fantastically. This is absolutely the biggest strength of the game.
    The story is hit and miss. When it goes into deeper explanation of what's happened it's just overly complicating what didn't need more and actually makes it worse. Tidus, AKA Meg Ryan, is... well... he's awful. He    Very very good game.
    The turn based combat where you're allowed to switch characters in and out is executed fantastically. This is absolutely the biggest strength of the game.
    The story is hit and miss. When it goes into deeper explanation of what's happened it's just overly complicating what didn't need more and actually makes it worse.
    Tidus, AKA Meg Ryan, is... well... he's awful. He never should have been the main character. Many of the side characters are quite great though, such as Auron and Lulu.
    If you're a fan of JRPGs this is a must have. If you're not, this isn't likely going to be the one to change your mind.    … Expand
  58. nervioso2009
    Jul 2, 2019
    9
    Lo considero el último gran y excelente Final Fantasy (al menos de la línea principal enumerada), una obra maestra, y el último hito de Square con esta franquicia, con más de 200 horas de juego para conseguir el 100%.

    9.5/10
  59. SauROnmiKE
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breathtaking. From the moment I got this game alongside my PS2 console over a decade ago, I was amazed. From everything, from the animations to voice acting, from the enormous content to the jaw-dropping story that unfolds.
    It's one of those games that when it ends you scream "NO,NO,NO,don't end like this!!!!", much like a movie. An absolute masterpiece. My favorite game so far. 11/10    … Expand
  60. MariololXD
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    I love the combat system, the story, the characters, the music... EVERYTHING! The grapgics are very good for being a 14 year old game, lol. I'm enjoying it A LOT! Highly recommended
  61. perkjl
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    This was the game PS2 users were waiting for back in 2001. It's probably my favorite RPG even surpassing FFVII to a degree and it's definitely the best game on PS2. The lush environments and music are beautiful! The follow the yellow brick road-Wizard of Oz esque linearity is more of a plus than a negative. Along your adventure you meet tons of interesting character, amazing scenery, andThis was the game PS2 users were waiting for back in 2001. It's probably my favorite RPG even surpassing FFVII to a degree and it's definitely the best game on PS2. The lush environments and music are beautiful! The follow the yellow brick road-Wizard of Oz esque linearity is more of a plus than a negative. Along your adventure you meet tons of interesting character, amazing scenery, and fight some of the coolest looking monsters! The gameplay is my favorite of the franchise let alone the genre!… Expand
  62. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    Perhaps the best JRPG in the history of videogames, I can only think of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX as maybe being on this level. First of all, visually it was a HUGE improvement for anything we had seen at those times. Even nowadays it's still visually elegant. The story is the best I've seen in probably any videogame, the love story in the game is not the typical easy "ohPerhaps the best JRPG in the history of videogames, I can only think of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX as maybe being on this level. First of all, visually it was a HUGE improvement for anything we had seen at those times. Even nowadays it's still visually elegant. The story is the best I've seen in probably any videogame, the love story in the game is not the typical easy "oh we've felt in love, let's be happy together" we tend to see on videogames. Every character is detailed and designed in a perfect and accurate way, the music is simply extremely good, the sphere grid system is a big improvement to the previous systems, you finally have the sensation of really developing your characters the way you want. Blitzball could be a game on it's own already and it's just a mini-game. I just can't think of anything that could've been done better in this game.… Expand
  63. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is not only the best Final Fantasy game ever made, it's one of the best games EVER made. Few games can be called a masterpiece but this is one of them.
  64. m1234
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest RPGs all the time. A must play game for any player . Extraordinary story , impressive visuals, marvellous play-system and music which is captivating. Thanks you square for creating such a great game.
  65. MadMod
    May 4, 2016
    10
    One of the best, if not the best game ever made. Compelling story, great characters, beautiful music, fun gameplay. really a must play for anyone. if you havnt played it get it now.
  66. KayVen17
    Jan 3, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 92/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  67. Seafox89
    Dec 20, 2016
    9
    I've always heard about the glory of FFX, but I was still surprised to find myself so completely enthralled by this one. I couldn't believe that I could enjoy another FF as much as I enjoyed FFVII. This is the epic story we've been waiting for. Spira is a vibrant, colorful world, and Nobuo and Masashi (two of my favorite vgm composers) help make the trek that much more grand. I quicklyI've always heard about the glory of FFX, but I was still surprised to find myself so completely enthralled by this one. I couldn't believe that I could enjoy another FF as much as I enjoyed FFVII. This is the epic story we've been waiting for. Spira is a vibrant, colorful world, and Nobuo and Masashi (two of my favorite vgm composers) help make the trek that much more grand. I quickly adapted to the turn based battle system, and as different as it was, the sphere grid leveling system was clever and fun. I loved being able to "hot swap" characters in and out of battle without penalty. Blitzball is a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, there's loads of fun to be had in this extensive mini-game. However, the characters and the storyline is really what shines brightest in FFX. It's refreshing to have such an imaginative otherworldly final fantasy tale with a plot that still holds together well in spite of pushing the limits of fantasy. Highly recommended for anyone with a soul.… Expand
  68. GamecubeLover
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    This game is super fun but sometimes on the internet or youtube I see people hate on this masterpiece. Well people do hate on Ocarina of Time so they probably have no taste in gaming.
  69. dislexicpotato
    May 21, 2020
    8
    For a PS2 game, it holds up surprisingly well. A diverse cast of interesting characters, a turn based battle system that has a lot of depth, excellent music and nice scenery. The story also keeps you on your toes with some fantastic CGI cutscenes.

    It does have its flaws though with Tidus being a mediocre protagonist despite his nice character design, the voice acting is a mixed bag with    For a PS2 game, it holds up surprisingly well. A diverse cast of interesting characters, a turn based battle system that has a lot of depth, excellent music and nice scenery. The story also keeps you on your toes with some fantastic CGI cutscenes.

    It does have its flaws though with Tidus being a mediocre protagonist despite his nice character design, the voice acting is a mixed bag with some characters sounding good and others sounding like they came from an abysmal anime dub, some of the decision making in the game is odd and some of the characters can be downrightfrustrating at times such as Wakka whose bible-thumping gets really annoying overtime. The difficulty in the game is also very bipolar and the sphere trials shouldn't be in the game period.

    I think this is a game worth experiencing for anyone who likes Final Fantasy or JRPGs, if you don't like either then better off avoiding the game.    … Expand
  70. ExtaticGamer
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    Okay, so as far as RPGs go, Final Fantasy X is near-perfect. What makes it so much more involving than other games I played, aside from the abundance of items and minigames to build your characters with, is the huge Sphere Grid. In this grid, all your different characters have a specific path they can take with skills along the way which are best suited to them. The thing is though; theseOkay, so as far as RPGs go, Final Fantasy X is near-perfect. What makes it so much more involving than other games I played, aside from the abundance of items and minigames to build your characters with, is the huge Sphere Grid. In this grid, all your different characters have a specific path they can take with skills along the way which are best suited to them. The thing is though; these aren't paths you necessarily HAVE to take for each character. You get the freedom to experiment and build every character into the character you want it to be. The possibilities are almost endless, and it's so much more involving than just having your characters 'level up' after a few battles. It's really addicting, even now, and I don't think I've seen this is any other games besides Final Fantasy X.… Expand
  71. AkumaJack
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    This is the best Ps2 game. The best Jrpg of its decade.
    A masterpiece.
    The combat system is easy to learn but challenging for the whole game. You have a lot of enemies to fight and bosses to defeat.
    The soundtrack is pure Nobue Uematsu. So it's great.

    The story is hearthbreaking.
    Is a 10/10.
  72. Semtex_Steve
    May 26, 2017
    8
    Final Fantasy X was my first Final fantasy game and I still have my original copy from way back (It has outlived four PS2's). It's got a great story (if sometimes a bit cheesy). Compared to the other Final Fantasy games I've played it's quite linear until close to the end where you get access to an airship and can use it to revisit previous areas. The gameplay can be challenging later onFinal Fantasy X was my first Final fantasy game and I still have my original copy from way back (It has outlived four PS2's). It's got a great story (if sometimes a bit cheesy). Compared to the other Final Fantasy games I've played it's quite linear until close to the end where you get access to an airship and can use it to revisit previous areas. The gameplay can be challenging later on when enemies get stronger, but it's incredibly straightforward at the beginning, giving you infinite time to chose what you want your three chosen fighters to do in a classic turn based system whilst also allowing you to change members whenever you please.
    If you don't mind a bit of cheesyness and linearity in your games I highly recommend this one.    … Expand
  73. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    8
    I don't know what to think about this game. I like the tropical atmosphere, the graphics were great for the time, Tidus sucks as a main character (but some other characters make up for it, especially Auron who is badass), plot is confusing. This is a good game but I feel FF7 and FF8 are better.
  74. Necroatoan
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Amazing game. There were a few cringe worthy moments due to voice acting, but very few considering how adolescent voice acting was in the US at the time. The music to me was the best of any Final Fantasy, my favorite being the Ronso theme "People of the North Pole". The Chocobo racing is infuriating, but what Final Fantasy is complete without an ridiculous mini game. For it's time, thisAmazing game. There were a few cringe worthy moments due to voice acting, but very few considering how adolescent voice acting was in the US at the time. The music to me was the best of any Final Fantasy, my favorite being the Ronso theme "People of the North Pole". The Chocobo racing is infuriating, but what Final Fantasy is complete without an ridiculous mini game. For it's time, this game was a masterpiece. The story line does feel unfinished as a stand alone game, but the sequel fills in some of the gaps.… Expand
  75. Gravita
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    Questo gioco merita di essere giocato, sicuramente uno dei migliori nel suo genere... conta con molti personaggi nel party con possibilità di cambiarli in tempo reale durante la battaglia, permettendo così una migliore esperienza nelle battaglie, visto che il party sarà molto più completo per affrontare i determinati tipi di nemici. I personaggi del party sono molto distinti tra loro e leQuesto gioco merita di essere giocato, sicuramente uno dei migliori nel suo genere... conta con molti personaggi nel party con possibilità di cambiarli in tempo reale durante la battaglia, permettendo così una migliore esperienza nelle battaglie, visto che il party sarà molto più completo per affrontare i determinati tipi di nemici. I personaggi del party sono molto distinti tra loro e le loro personalità sono originali e per niente banali. La storia secondo me, è la migliore nei Final Fantasy (si supera anche FFVII e FFVI). Secondo me, il gioco è perfetto per chi vuole cominciare a giocare ai giochi di ruolo.… Expand
  76. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Auron brought the best in this game, the Sphere matches are an great addition if not the only objective to focus on. Final Fantasy 10 is a good example of how this saga thrives and been surviving long. Not bad there with the features in implement to have a nice time of it.
  77. AKthaBeast
    May 5, 2018
    10
    My favorite Final Fantasy game of all time even after playing XV. This is one of those timeless classics
  78. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    8
    In hindsight, it was just another FF game but it was the first one I experienced. Tedius to in my memory
  79. brendonddt
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    In the beginning, i thought it was a little boring, and the characters weren't that good. But as the history goes, the characters are developed and the history gets better and better, until it reaches it's climax on that final. It was one of the best endings ever made, and also, it builds a "bridge" between this and the next game. For those who prioritize histories in games, this game is for you!
  80. VendonJura
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Final Fantasy X is my absolute Favorite Final Fantasy game. It was the 1st game with a skilling like no other game had before. The story is rlly amazing and I don't know how many hours I've been playing that game as a kid. Totally the best Final Fantasy game of all time.
  81. Kezian
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    Final Fantasy X is a great game ! But I have a preference for the HD version.
  82. Irisen
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    A beautiful, poetic adventure with attaching characters and a good, solid plot. The side quests aren't all that fascinating but they're still here and they work well. The world is colorful and alive, an amazing job for a game that came out in the early 2000s.
    Plus, it has that legendary laughing scene so it can only be good.
  83. TJ_of_Carolina
    Jan 31, 2019
    9
    Great game with interesting story and characters. The sphere grid allows for a lot of customization to a party members abilities and after some time eventually one party member can make it to another party members portion of the grid and thus gain their abilities. Grinding a lot doesn't necessarily guarantee a win if you don't choose the right actions in your turn, although it helps. I'mGreat game with interesting story and characters. The sphere grid allows for a lot of customization to a party members abilities and after some time eventually one party member can make it to another party members portion of the grid and thus gain their abilities. Grinding a lot doesn't necessarily guarantee a win if you don't choose the right actions in your turn, although it helps. I'm just gonna warn you now Evrae is an extremely difficult boss and it will take a while to grind once you get to it because of weak enemies in the area… Expand
  84. FalconofLucis
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    This is the last Final Fantasy game that actually made me cry. They dont make em like they used to. Has arguably one of the best story and best music. The music in this game is the most emotional by far, it bleeds with emotion. Nobuo Uematsu went out with a bang,
  85. Veditto
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores FF já lançados, seja com sua história incrível ou seus personagens inesquecíveis, marcou a geração PS2.
  86. SmashingQuasar
    May 23, 2019
    10
    Final Fantasy X is one of the greatest video game of all times. If you have never played it you should. Actually it's a reason to get into gaming if you aren't.

    If you had to play one video game in your life picking Final Fantasy X would be a good choice. The story is amazing, stellar. The soundtrack is an absolute masterpiece. The combat system is very appreciable and well thought,    Final Fantasy X is one of the greatest video game of all times. If you have never played it you should. Actually it's a reason to get into gaming if you aren't.

    If you had to play one video game in your life picking Final Fantasy X would be a good choice.

    The story is amazing, stellar. The soundtrack is an absolute masterpiece.
    The combat system is very appreciable and well thought, possibly the best of the entire franchise.
    Every single character is different and has an interesting story.
    The ending is the pinnacle of exceptional storytelling.

    Listen to this story... This may be your last chance...    … Expand
  87. zanarkand777
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    The Goat game. love everything about it my favorite game. great characters great music great gameplay
  88. Empathic
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best stories I have ever seen. This game was so ahead of it's time. Everything was done very well and there are few issues I've ever experienced with it.

    If you've never played final fantasy games, this is a great place to start (although not many others live up to this one imo). It's pretty straightforward but also has a lot of hidden things.
  89. Ilimitado
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This one is the best there ever was, This peerless masterpiece will string you along an emotional rollercoaster and will mark your soul forever.
  90. ArcCoat
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    The game has an amazing soundtrack and a really enjoyable turn-based battle system, which I see as an improvement compared to the previous titles.

    But what truly makes this game is the world, the story and the characters. It's just perfect, the design of the characters are a little bit silly and the main character (Tidus) can be a little annoying sometimes, but otherwise it's excellent!    The game has an amazing soundtrack and a really enjoyable turn-based battle system, which I see as an improvement compared to the previous titles.

    But what truly makes this game is the world, the story and the characters. It's just perfect, the design of the characters are a little bit silly and the main character (Tidus) can be a little annoying sometimes, but otherwise it's excellent! Somehow, the series was able to surpass itself since its last 10/10 title, FFVII.

    To top it off, I find this title to be an excellent first game for people that want to get into the series. Final Fantasy X is truly the Final Fantasy, as it is the last title made by the original cast of the series for Square soft (before it merged to become Square Enix).
    Square soft might have passed away, but it did it in spectacular way. 10/10 masterpiece.    … Expand
  91. simopoz
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Miglior ff dopo il 7, grandissimo gioco pieno di intuizioni positive soprattutto nel combat system. Da giocare e rigiocare
  92. SeaLiquid
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    The game is the best for me among the series. It has a deep story a battle system that is true and tested for years and the soundtrack will just pull some of your heartstrings.
  93. nachoespoz
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    el ultimo buen final fantasy o por lo menos el ultimo que siento que conserva parte de la esencia de lo que es un final fantasy.
    este juego puede ser un punto de inflexión en la saga, ya que es mitad final fantasy clásico y mitad final fantasy nuevo, pese a que considero los nuevos final fanatsy son juegos que se alejan de la esencia dicha.
    final fanatsy x trato de innovar mucho pero sin    el ultimo buen final fantasy o por lo menos el ultimo que siento que conserva parte de la esencia de lo que es un final fantasy.
    este juego puede ser un punto de inflexión en la saga, ya que es mitad final fantasy clásico y mitad final fantasy nuevo, pese a que considero los nuevos final fanatsy son juegos que se alejan de la esencia dicha.
    final fanatsy x trato de innovar mucho pero sin alejarse mucho de las raíces de squre y en mi opinión es un juego que logra mucho pero que también pierde mucho.
    creo que si lo comparo con los final fanatsy anteriores, debo hablar de la exploración forzosamente, ya que hay menos exploración y es mas lineal, no digo que sea un pasillo pero si se siente una limitación importante en la exploración, pero para mi esto no era el alma de la saga, si bien era un factor importante en los antiguos, no conozco a nadie que haya jugado final fantasy por su exploración. la gente que ama esta saga habla principalmente de la historia, de la música y del sistema de combate, cosas que final fantasy x tiene fuertemente.
    posee una historia bien construida y con un mensaje muy bien representado, como lo es el adoctrinamiento de la religión y a su vez el abuso de la institución que imparte dicha religión. ademas se habla de lo crédula que puede ser la gente a falsas promesas cuando hay tanto dolor y sufrimiento en un mundo caótico e injusto como los era spira.
    esta mas decir que la música es impecable y diga de un fnal fanatsy. por ello paso al siguiente punto que es el sistema de combate que en mi opinión es entretenido pero siento que no te incentiva a tener una estrategia muy elaborada, siempre es buscar la debilidad del enemigo para luego abusar del punto débil, hay jefes que no son así pero son la minoría, en otros final fantasy lo enemigos no tenían debilidades tan obvias ni mucho menos tan oportunas. no digo que el juego sea fácil pero sacando los eones oscuros y algunos jefes no hay mucho reto la verdad. igual me agrado el echo de poder usar todos los personajes en combate y que cada uno sea único.
    otra cosa que debo hablar es sobre los personajes, sacando a tidus todos los personajes principales han sufrido de alguna manera, han vivido la injusticia del mundo y han perdido seres queridos,de hecho casi todos los personajes del juego son trágicos. se desarrolla bien la motivación del grupo para seguir adelante con el viaje y como el dolor o las adversidades no les va impedir lograr lo que se proponen incluso si tal vez no solucionen el problema de raíz.
    me gusta como los personajes no exageran la miseria del mundo y como muestran momentos felices o se les ve con sueños y esperanzas, lo hace sentir mas creíble la historia y a la vez añade un factor, como el mundo se adapto a sihn y a lo que este provoca.
    no quiero hablar mucho de tidus ya que es un protagonista adecuado pero es plano como personaje y tiene pocos momento en que lo vi ser profundo o carismático. es un tanto infantil e impulsivo pero no llega a ser desagradable, solo es intrascendente cuando lo comparas con otros protagonistas de la saga final fantasy.
    es difícil darle una nota objetiva, pese a sus defectos es uno de mis juegos favoritos de la play 2 pero si soy justo comete muchos errores y algunos graves, duele madurar y darte cuenta que lo que te gusta no es tan bueno si lo miras de forma mas objetiva. si bien no esta a la altura de los mejores de sus saga o genero, es una grata aventura y tal vez la ultima que disfrutare de esta saga ya que tristemente final fantasy o por lo menos el que yo conocí y quise con locura... murió después de este juego.    … Expand
  94. MarinoMele
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    9.5/10 - An excellent FF and an excellent RPG.
    Let's address the elephant in the room here:
    Tidus is annoying and the voice acting is bad. False, both of them. Don't just blindly follow the memes and inform yourselves. The voice acting was superb for its time, 2001, and everyone was amazed by the sheer amount of voiced dialogues back then. The infamous "Tidus' laugh" was meant to be    9.5/10 - An excellent FF and an excellent RPG.
    Let's address the elephant in the room here:
    Tidus is annoying and the voice acting is bad. False, both of them. Don't just blindly follow the memes and inform yourselves.
    The voice acting was superb for its time, 2001, and everyone was amazed by the sheer amount of voiced dialogues back then.
    The infamous "Tidus' laugh" was meant to be awkward and stupid:
    he's a teenager trying to hit on the girl he likes by being silly and make her laugh - this is how teenagers work.

    Absolutely one of the best FF games, and RPGs, ever made.
    A great story, with some big plot twists in it, and a romance between the main characters that never fells odd or forced.
    The graphics were insane for the time and so was the music too. This soundtrack is simply amazing.
    In 2001 there weren't actual side-quests, but FF games had something like that and FFX does no less. These extra-activities were mainly mini games that serves to unlock special weapons... plus, a certain something called Blitzball:
    A side-game tied both with FFX lore and with various characters background. Great addition.

    But... there are flaws. Mainly in the battle system:
    This FF comes without an ATB system, rendering the fights more dull and slow.
    In other words: A bit too easy and unchallenging (the main story battles at least).

    This aside it was a virtually perfect game, mind you that this game got released in 2001.    … Expand
  95. ThePSButton
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    Grandes personajes, gran desarrollo y una historia muy disfrutable. El sistema de batalla podría estar entre mis favoritos del género y se le saca provecho al máximo. Donde flaquea el título es en su estructura completamente lineal y su nula exploración.
  96. Delas
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    This is for me, without a doubt, the best Final Fantasy to date, and one of the best RPGs of all time. Go play it right now if you have not!
  97. Tgh6767
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Listen to my story Story start with a boy travel to unknown world and he lost in the see but he find his way to island and from this Island everything begins A wonderful world with amazing music and great characters and of course the most sad good Ending
  98. mrrayan
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    this is my best turnbased i ever played in my life with execlent story and beautiful music and outstanding graphics
  99. Sinmaker
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    If you like J-RPG, this game is a MUST. If you don’t, i still insist you try this one. The concept behind the lore is astounding. Best final fantasy for ps2. The remake for PS3 improve the quality life.

    ---> Positive Points: . Graphics. It's a 7/10. Remember it’s a ps2 game. In the time that the game was released (2001), the graphics were awesome. For example, even today when Yuna    If you like J-RPG, this game is a MUST. If you don’t, i still insist you try this one. The concept behind the lore is astounding. Best final fantasy for ps2. The remake for PS3 improve the quality life.

    ---> Positive Points:
    . Graphics. It's a 7/10. Remember it’s a ps2 game. In the time that the game was released (2001), the graphics were awesome. For example, even today when Yuna dances at destructed seashore village give me chills.

    . Leveling system. Different from standard leveling, requires more intelligence to navigate it.

    . Lore. It's a 9/10. The concept that sustain the lore is beautiful: a being that haunts humankind and cannot be defeated easily. Besides that the interpretation of Sin realized by the factions in the game shows similarly some approaches of real problems today.
    . Soundtrack. The singles "To Zanarkand", "Wandering Flame" and "hymn of the faith" must be in the top 100 video-game songs of all time.

    --> Negative points:

    . Unskippable cut scenes.

    . Random encounters battle system. In a J-RPG supposedly the player should explore, but the random encounters move the player in another direction.

    . Censorship. In my country, it’s 10 years old censorship. Man, if this final fantasy was 18+ and the authors added some adult stuff like blood and violence. That would improve the lore and experience of a world that mankind isn’t the true ruler a lot. Spira in real life would be pretty violent.    … Expand
  100. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    X falls short compared to ps1 games in some areas, its more linear and streamlined but at the same time you can't deny its achivements in others, mainly telling a compelling story with use of voice acting and 3d, something never before done in the series. I would consider it one of better Final Fantasy games.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. ActionTrip
    84
    The replay value is very low, and the design is flawed by an inability to skip past sequences, even in replay mode. The playability also suffers by a lack of freedom of movement.
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  3. Gaming Maxx
    93
    Great RPG and certainly the best one on the PS2 currently, however, I feel it isn't as great as past FF's have been due to its lack of freedom.
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