Final Fantasy X

 PlayStation 2
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1982 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,750 out of 1982
  2. Mixed: 123 out of 1982
  3. Negative: 109 out of 1982
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  1. WWCyberX
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    To this day, my favourite game of all time. Personally, this game was perfect. The story was just brilliant, with a perfect mix of characters with different emotions throughout. The gameplay was easy to get a grip of and the levelling up system was the best I've used. Even more so than the current generation of consoles. The ending of the game was incredible, I don't think I've everTo this day, my favourite game of all time. Personally, this game was perfect. The story was just brilliant, with a perfect mix of characters with different emotions throughout. The gameplay was easy to get a grip of and the levelling up system was the best I've used. Even more so than the current generation of consoles. The ending of the game was incredible, I don't think I've ever enjoyed the climax to such a wonderful story so much. And with the secret ending it fits well with the next chapter 'Final Fantasy X-2'. I'm an avid Xbox 360 user, but there is nothing on this generation of consoles which can even match this game. And I don't think there will be for a long long time. If you haven't played this yet, DO IT!… Expand
  2. Pembertron
    Dec 26, 2012
    10
    How dare anybody say the long cutscenes are a bad point in this game. They MAKE the game.
    Still, after 9 years of playing it a total of 4 times through, and clocking 400+ hours of gametime, there are a few scenes which I will never forget. The story is something to behold, and had me so emotionally involved that I were playing the game just to find out what happens in the next scene. The    How dare anybody say the long cutscenes are a bad point in this game. They MAKE the game.
    Still, after 9 years of playing it a total of 4 times through, and clocking 400+ hours of gametime, there are a few scenes which I will never forget. The story is something to behold, and had me so emotionally involved that I were playing the game just to find out what happens in the next scene. The addition of Blitzball was perfect - It could be a standalone game! I played that minigame for SO long, and it had you exploring the world scouting for players while doing all of the extra stuff. And that's the thing - There is so much more to do beyond the main story! The additional Aeons to discover, finding the Celestial Weapons (A few of them was very difficult to obtain!) and the Monster Arena were simply amazing additions to the game.
    In short:
    Best story I've ever come across. Ever.
    Best progression system in any game I've ever played (the Sphere Grid)
    Best cutscenes I've ever seen in a game. (In terms of what happens in them and their involvement in the story)
    Best 'additional' tasks I've come across. (The monster arena mixed with the pursuit of celestial weapons and aeons easily doubles/triples your gametime)    … Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. TJD2
    Jun 30, 2012
    10
    The hype is well deserved in this installment. In my opinion VII can't even begin to match up to the masterpiece that is Final Fantasy X. Everyone usually hails VII as the masterpiece of the series, but X truly surpasses VII in almost every way. STUNNING graphics for a 2001 video game, some of the best characters set out on a journey to defeat the almighty creature Sin, who has plaguedThe hype is well deserved in this installment. In my opinion VII can't even begin to match up to the masterpiece that is Final Fantasy X. Everyone usually hails VII as the masterpiece of the series, but X truly surpasses VII in almost every way. STUNNING graphics for a 2001 video game, some of the best characters set out on a journey to defeat the almighty creature Sin, who has plagued the land of Spira for a thousand years. This plot may seem cliche but there are so many plot twists and enough character development to keep you at the edge of your seat wanting to play through to find out what happens next. This game is the pinnacle of what every RPG should strive to be, and it pulls out all the stops in the Final Fantasy world. Gone is the active time battle system in favor of a new Condition Turn Based system; allowing a strategic element rather in favor of pummelling them with magic. The new level up system known as the sphere grid is also a very nice touch. It now becomes possible to customize each character the way YOU want them to be, and not how the devs wanted them to turn out. AMAZING game, honestly the last good Final Fantasy from what I've heard, but nevertheless I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good RPG!… Expand
  7. RedAFX
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    Flawless, excels in every possible area for the time of release, and still excels in certain areas today. Gameplay is absolutely spot on, the story, voice acting is still the best I have seen, the visual style is simply gorgeous, with believable transitions between gameplay and CG sequences which no other game has achieved, ever.
    Side missions, endless hours which can be spent unlocking    Flawless, excels in every possible area for the time of release, and still excels in certain areas today. Gameplay is absolutely spot on, the story, voice acting is still the best I have seen, the visual style is simply gorgeous, with believable transitions between gameplay and CG sequences which no other game has achieved, ever.
    Side missions, endless hours which can be spent unlocking new items which actually mean something to you as a player, have relevance to the story and are worth your time.
    You will wish that the story never ends, as this will absorb you and transport you along with Tidus to the world of Spira, this is the epitomy of gaming.    … Expand
  8. pookie
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    This is without a doubt one of my favorite Final Fantasy games I've ever played. FFX is the first game in the series to use voice actors. The game provides a likable cast of characters, a interesting world, and a excellent story. My favorite is the battle system, which still uses the turn based battles. The Visuals are lush and magical. The music is beautiful. The game is followed by aThis is without a doubt one of my favorite Final Fantasy games I've ever played. FFX is the first game in the series to use voice actors. The game provides a likable cast of characters, a interesting world, and a excellent story. My favorite is the battle system, which still uses the turn based battles. The Visuals are lush and magical. The music is beautiful. The game is followed by a sequel (Final Fantasy X-2) that is more lighthearted, yet offering extensive amounts of side quests, mini games, and includes a fast paced battle system similar to FF7.… Expand
  9. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    This game was great.
  10. 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!
  11. Welterweight426
    Jun 8, 2012
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best Final Fantasy game. While the voice acting can be a turn off with some characters, most of the main characters have decent voice acting. The leveling system is one of my personal favorites and the combat is quite good. Another great thing about this game is the soundtrack which is amazing.
  12. firedor
    Aug 24, 2012
    10
    The best game of Final fantasy, The best game in the world. If you don't have this game, buy it and play it... And listen "to Zanarkand". The best song in a game.
  13. theamity9
    Feb 2, 2013
    10
    Not only the best Final Fantasy, or JRPG but rather the most perfect game to ever grace the gaming industry to said date of this review. It's taken aspects of former classic Final Fantasy games and combined into a package that defines perfection and heartrending storytelling that is worthy of your time. I will keep this short, but all-in-all this will translate to buy Final Fantasy X. BuyNot only the best Final Fantasy, or JRPG but rather the most perfect game to ever grace the gaming industry to said date of this review. It's taken aspects of former classic Final Fantasy games and combined into a package that defines perfection and heartrending storytelling that is worthy of your time. I will keep this short, but all-in-all this will translate to buy Final Fantasy X. Buy it. Buy it now.

    --STORY--
    You use Tidus the star player of Zanarkand's Blizball (Underwater soccer) team, the Zananrkand Abes. The monstrous whale-like monster Sin attacks Zanarkand, turning it to nothing but scrap. Tidus is transported to a distant land where he meets the grand summer Braska's daughter, Yuna. Together with their friends they set out to terminate Sin and so Tidus can return back to Zanarkand. --GAMEPLAY--
    World map movement feels identical to that of Final Fantasy 7 through to 9. While combat on the other hand returns to that of Final Fantasy (1) to 3 but with an added twist, the Conditional Turn-Based Battle. Once again turns are not timed however it shows the order in which all playable characters and enemies will make a move during battle. With the added feature of being able to adjust your active party during battle, it all feels very fresh, but also familiar to veterans of the series.

    One of the two negative points of the game however lies in the game. For the most part the game doesn't feel too easy or hard. However certain bosses feel far to powerful or bosses that are suppose to be iconic and mighty are rather easy.

    It can take anywhere between 50-60 hours on average to finish. Around 150 hours is the estimate for 100% completing it. Includes mastering blitzball.

    --SOUNTRACK--
    The best soundtrack overall in the series. While it doesn't have as many iconic songs. As an overall soundtrack however the quality is superb and you'll find yourself listening to it well after completing this epic journey. Some fantastic songs are "To Zanarkand" and "Otherworld".

    --CHARACTERS--
    While some characters can be annoying sometimes, they are undoubtable the most loveable characters to any game to date. By the end of this, when those credits are rolling, you will feel as if you developed a relationship with the characters. They are some human-like and develop so naturally.

    The second bad point. The voice acting is great. However the English dubbing gave some rather serious points some comedic relief. --VISUALS--
    The best graphics that ever existed in a video game til it's release. The game's real-time graphics and pre-renders competed throughout the entire life time of it's generation. It looks on par and maybe even better than future generation console, the Nintendo Wii. While kept up with early PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 graphics.

    --CONCLUSION--
    There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said before. I just wanted to reinforce that this is a game that everyone should play. Thank you for reading.

    "You don’t need to play these games because you need to hear their stories or fight their battles; you need to play them because they let you have an experience unlike anything else in the world."
    - Kotaku    … Expand
  14. Watersson
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    Best Final Fantasy for the PS2. Great graphics, music, battle system, characters, bosses, story, and ALL OTHERS. If you have a PS2 you have to play it!
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 2ksnipefest
    May 12, 2014
    10
    THE GREATEST RPG OF ALL TIME AND THE BEST FINAL FANTASY. It is amazing. Top five best PS2 game ever. It is sad Squaresoft made 11 online only they had something here. I know that every Final Fantasy has different characters and a changed story. This by far the best of them all. The characters are lovable and the boss battles are some the most epic moments in gaming history. The story hasTHE GREATEST RPG OF ALL TIME AND THE BEST FINAL FANTASY. It is amazing. Top five best PS2 game ever. It is sad Squaresoft made 11 online only they had something here. I know that every Final Fantasy has different characters and a changed story. This by far the best of them all. The characters are lovable and the boss battles are some the most epic moments in gaming history. The story has twist and It is a classic style RPG unlike the latest Final Fantasy. This is the way an RPG should be.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. Stylishcasual
    Apr 11, 2013
    10
    The one that got my hooked on final fantasy, the first one I played. One of the metacritic reviewers wrote this game has low replay value; I finished the game atleast ten times and will play it again soon. This game has a great story, plenty of things to do besides the main story, and, for its time, great graphics.
    One of the greatest RPG's made in my opinion.
  21. 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
  22. Mudgee
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    This game remains to this day, pretty much my all-time favourite game. This game has sat at the top of the list now for some 13+ years. It brought me into the world of FF. It also contains my favourite soundtrack of any game; everything about it screams 'enjoyment.' I could write on this for days, but when you tick all the boxes and score a perfect 10 - Well, it's pretty self-explanatory.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. fmcs74
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    A wonderful story, fun gameplay, but with a massive spike in difficulty that may prevent RPG "newbies" from seeing the ending.
    ****3/4 (4.75)
  26. elitefour
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    Final fantasy X was the last good game of final fantasy franchise
    after that,square soft fall and become into a monster
    Final fantasy X had a better story than final fantasy VIII and IX
    it had Better characters,a good gameplay and i loved the atmosphere
    the graphic were solid. this game
    was the final fantasy of square soft...
  27. jiffypop333
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    Story-10/10
    The best thing about ff is story and this one has a great one. I believe the love story between Tidus and Yuna is the best of any ff. This is the type of story of a game that keeps you hooked till the end. It makes you want to continue playing. The many great side quest like blitzball are great to keep you entertained.
    Graphics-8/10 It is one of the first ps2 games to hit    Story-10/10
    The best thing about ff is story and this one has a great one. I believe the love story between Tidus and Yuna is the best of any ff. This is the type of story of a game that keeps you hooked till the end. It makes you want to continue playing. The many great side quest like blitzball are great to keep you entertained.
    Graphics-8/10
    It is one of the first ps2 games to hit the market but it by far has, including to this day great graphics. It hasn't aged much at all. Beautiful landscapes and cities look great in this game.
    Fun 9/10
    The game from the begin is fun and very creative especially with the battle system and sphere grid.
    Controls-10/10
    Very simple controls through out the game, in the game and in the menu for navigation.
    Ease to learn- 10/10
    Music 7/10
    Not the best for a ff but it is still decent enough. I enjoyed the battle music
    Length 10/10
    Easily one of the longest story wise and side quest wise. You could get carried away and get close to 100 hours.
    Replay ability 7/10
    Its an rpg i replay them often because of there great stories and this one is another example.
    Overall 10/10
    From the characters, to the landscapes, to the great story this ff is another great experience you must play for yourself. I believe it is recommended that every rpg fan plays this game. It is an instant classic. The interaction and connection from this game is a great example of what a true rpg should be.    … Expand
  28. Supersaiyan9000
    May 8, 2014
    10
    While the gameplay is quite linear for a large portion of the game, during that period of linearity you can enjoy a nicely put together combat system that includes one of the best senses of strategy I've ever seen. Not only that, but throughout the game you get to enjoy a well written, properly paced, compelling, epic, and thoroughly explained story. As for characters, with FF10 being theWhile the gameplay is quite linear for a large portion of the game, during that period of linearity you can enjoy a nicely put together combat system that includes one of the best senses of strategy I've ever seen. Not only that, but throughout the game you get to enjoy a well written, properly paced, compelling, epic, and thoroughly explained story. As for characters, with FF10 being the first Final Fantasy with voice acting, the characters are each casted with voice actors who all give strong performances, especially Tara Strong (Rikku), James Arnold Taylor (Tidus), and Hedy Burress (Yuna). FF10 overall is quite possibly the greatest RPG ever made.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. Kai82
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    The first Final Fantasy for the PS 2. It was a huge leap in graphics and presentation. I really liked it but it has some minor flaws. Lets start with the technical stuff. It was a quantum leap in graphics back then. Everything looks beautiful and it was a posterchild for the PS2. Even more for the first time in Final Fantasy history they created 3D landscapes, used facial animations andThe first Final Fantasy for the PS 2. It was a huge leap in graphics and presentation. I really liked it but it has some minor flaws. Lets start with the technical stuff. It was a quantum leap in graphics back then. Everything looks beautiful and it was a posterchild for the PS2. Even more for the first time in Final Fantasy history they created 3D landscapes, used facial animations and voice actors for the characters. Another premiere was that the soundtrack was not completely made by Nobuo Uematsu. For those who don't know him he is the composer for Final Fantasy and is a legend in the industry There are even many orchestras that played his scores and pay tribute to him (Some concerts are available on YouTube). The soundtrack is remarkable with a lot of good tracks. The game is set in the world of Spira. Your main character named Tidus is a sport-star in Blitzball (A kind of underwater water polo). After the monster Sin (Think of a Final Fantasy Godzilla like creature) attacked his hometown he finds himself in an unfamiliar situation. He is 1000 years in the future and Sin is a constant menace to civilization. He meets Yuna a female summoner who is on a pilgrimage to stop Sin (For a while because it cant be destroyed entirely. Summoners can defeat it after they finish their journey earning a brief period of peace before Sin reappears). Together with a group of other characters they experience a great adventure. The story itself is really enjoyable with good twists but has some awkward moments (The laughing scene for example). The characters won me easily over. There is a complaint that Tidus has no influence in the story. I disagree as he is the catalyst and driving force. For character development: Instead of direct leveling you earn experience and can move on a huge board called Sphere Grid. You can place the corresponding spheres on it and get stat boost or learn abilities. Each character starts on different places so you have different roles. Also each character has some special skills. The active time turn based battle system is excellent. There are some good battles. There is the most memorable battle in any Final Fantasy game for me. You will certainly die at the first attempt and it was remarkable to puzzle out a strategy. Some other battles were good too. There are a lot of mini games. Some are required to get important items. The main mini game is Blitzball. It is like a sport league. You can hire new players, learn abilities and participate in championships. I enjoyed it a lot but I am in the minority here as most players disliked the mini game. For me I liked the challenge and gameplay. I give you a few tips: The max damage and HP value does not stop at 9999 but you need items with the corresponding expanding ability (up to theoretically 99999). There are ultimate weapons for each character but you must unlock them with 2 additional items obtained in mini games. Some are really difficult (and annoying). So it is easier to buy blank items later on and add the abilities to them. There is much side content for you to do and hidden items. There is a lot of endgame content too. The hardest main story bosses are nowhere near the many additional bosses. Solve the puzzles in the temples when you are there. After a certain event some super bosses roam certain parts of the world. Grinding helps a lot early on and there are some battles where you cant change your characters. A solo battle with Kimahri has good steal-able loot. Level 3 and 4 sphere keys are valuable items. For Blitzball: Wait until you get the airship. A character named Brother is the ultimate player early on and Tidus special ability is nearly unstoppable (learned a few hours into the game). Back to the review. There is a hidden language for you to learn. You find new letters and get to understand it more and more. Like I already mentioned the are a few flaws. There are some poor choices in the story and Tidus can be a bit annoying. I disliked some mini games with passion and while the conclusion is fitting it is also a bit of a downer. Overall while it is not my favorite Final Fantasy game it is still really good and the positives outweight the flaws. I recommend it for RPG fans and there is a bundle with Final Fantasy 10-2 available.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. SiAScORCH
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    This was an outstanding game, and for the time frame of the game the graphics were awesome. This is one game I still play, though I'm going to have to get it on PS3 for better graphics. The storyline is amazing and as it unravels it just becomes a part of you. This to me, is probably one of the best games released on PS2.

    With that being said, if you've never played this game then you    This was an outstanding game, and for the time frame of the game the graphics were awesome. This is one game I still play, though I'm going to have to get it on PS3 for better graphics. The storyline is amazing and as it unravels it just becomes a part of you. This to me, is probably one of the best games released on PS2.

    With that being said, if you've never played this game then you have to. This game is one of the ones you look back on later in life and sort of miss playing, or always remember.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. Bajo19
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Greatest story ever. You need to love it, absolutely amazing game. Year 2001? Are you kidding me? Everyone should play this game at least once in their life.
  36. TheGoodGoat
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Game is nearly perfect if played correctly. If you do not stray from the path in the sphere grid and do not grind, you will have a classic team that complements each other well. If you do stray and complete large chunks of the total grid for every character, you can three shot the final boss, rendering the mythos of the game moot. If the antagonist is presented as Sin is presented in thisGame is nearly perfect if played correctly. If you do not stray from the path in the sphere grid and do not grind, you will have a classic team that complements each other well. If you do stray and complete large chunks of the total grid for every character, you can three shot the final boss, rendering the mythos of the game moot. If the antagonist is presented as Sin is presented in this game, it is unreasonable to three shot him under ANY circumstances… Expand
  37. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This entry into the Final Fantasy series came as the last entry in an incredible run of games in a very short span of time. In 1997 Final Fantasy VII would erupt onto the scene, in 1998 no FF, but we got Xenogears. In 1999, Final Fantasy VIII, 2000 Final Fantasy IX and then this one was released in 2001. Then we would enter the dark ages when they would release fewer games and they wouldThis entry into the Final Fantasy series came as the last entry in an incredible run of games in a very short span of time. In 1997 Final Fantasy VII would erupt onto the scene, in 1998 no FF, but we got Xenogears. In 1999, Final Fantasy VIII, 2000 Final Fantasy IX and then this one was released in 2001. Then we would enter the dark ages when they would release fewer games and they would not be as good as these four of the ones released on the SNES. Sure, I sort of liked Final Fantasy X-2, but it seemed some of the things they did in that game were kind of lazy such as not changing the appearances of some of the characters and not really adding a few more locations to explore in Spira. Still, I found that game more enjoyable than Final Fantasy XII (never played XI) which had a combat system I did not care for at all and characters that seemed like rehashes of characters in this particular game. This game is the first entry of a FF game for the PS2 and it was a great entry in my mind. That being said, it was not quite as enjoyable to me as part IX, but that FF game still ranks as my favorite game in the series because it has the look and feel of the old SNES ones, but has a wonderful 3D world crafted around it. This one takes a bit more realistic approach as far as character design, but it works and this one also features actual voices for the characters during cut scenes and all through the adventure.

    The story has a young man named Tidus who is the son of a man who was a star blitz ball player (the popular sport of this world). He lives in a city called Zanarkand and his father is missing. He too, has become a star blitz ball player and he is doing his thing when the city comes under assault from this creature called 'Sin'. A man named Auron assists Tidus battle monsters that emerge from Sin and soon the young man is transported away from his home. He awakens in a cold and old abandoned temple where he meets these people who speak a different language and he assists them and soon finds himself washed away again to a small village that is home to a person called a summoner. Soon Tidus joins this girl and her guardians as they go on a quest to Zanarkand to defeat the all powerful Sin as the summoner must go to various temples to gain the power to summon the final Aeon.

    This game does a couple of things differently than other FF games as there are several playable characters and like most FF games only a certain number can be in the battle, in this case three. However, what it does differently is that you can switch out characters so that every character can be instrumental in defeating the enemy. This comes in handy as this helps you level up everyone in the party. That is another difference as it incorporates something called a sphere grid as opposed to the normal experience points and level ups. In this one, you traverse a grid to gain more strength, hit points, magic etc. It's great and you can have all your characters powered up to the extreme and using magic. They still retain differences and are unique as each of them uses a different weapon and armor piece. They also have different special attacks called limits so all the heroes are distinct in this one.

    So, I enjoyed this Final Fantasy game quite a lot. A lot of people these days like to crap on the character of Tidus, but I thought he was a rather good hero. The main reason for the hate is that stupid laughing scene, which does not encompass but a small fragment of the game. My favorite character though is Auron as he is so mysterious, so cool and so powerful! The villain in this one is a bit different in that it is almost a mindless creature (Sin); however, like many Final Fantasy games a true enemy will be revealed at the end and there is another villain named Seymour who just oozes bad guy from the moment you see him. This game could be considered linear in nature to an extent, but nothing like XIII. Here you actually stop in towns and interact with townsfolk and such, but there is a lot of journeying through different areas. The scenery is nice so I actually liked the way it played out. They remastered the game and I guess it looks better, but it was not as if this one really needed that major of an upgrade as far as graphics. Honestly, the PS2's graphics hold up well as the newer systems simply add more details such as better sweat or stuff like that rather than character models. So, this one would be a great addition to the FF series, too bad it hasn't been as good since it debuted, but FFXV was pretty awesome.    … Expand
  38. palomiusdan
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    An amazing RPG's masterpiece for ps2, an amazing gameplay and a very original way to improve habilities, good characters with an wonderful, althoug the music is not so good like other Final fantasy games, by the way is just my opinion
  39. 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
  40. Caidryn
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Well.. Here we go. My goodbye to FFX. I have played and replayed this game some six or seven times. In my long and varied gaming career, I generally don't hand out perfect 10's. Not even to Ocarina of Time, and other fan favorites. But this game has always held a special place within me. Enough waxing sentimental, I'm here to review.

    So, the combat. It was a fresh re-imagining of the    Well.. Here we go. My goodbye to FFX. I have played and replayed this game some six or seven times. In my long and varied gaming career, I generally don't hand out perfect 10's. Not even to Ocarina of Time, and other fan favorites. But this game has always held a special place within me. Enough waxing sentimental, I'm here to review.

    So, the combat. It was a fresh re-imagining of the traditional turn based RPG style. It removed a great deal of clutter from the way things work, and replaced them with depth and customization. Battles work just like they would have with ATB (assuming it was set to the Wait Mode) but you don't have to sit and watch bars fill, or try to guess how many turns you'll have before the enemy gets their turn in. I found it relieving, quick paced, and strategic. Which is everything I could ask for in an RPG's battle system.

    Leveling, Personally, I find this to be the single greatest piece, which is saying a great deal. The sphere grid seems overwhelming at first, two dimensional second, but once you get far enough into it to be choosing from branching paths, and then eventually customizing it... I haven't played any RPG with a leveling system I prefer to it. I have spent hundreds of hours, no exaggeration, with this game in the sphere grid, customizing and optimizing. I have filled out the whole sphere grid, and replaced all replaceable spheres. I've played it to death, and still love it dearly.

    The story. My gods, the story. it was wonderful, it was beautiful. You start off with a whiny point of view character, dragged from the lap of comfort and adoration into a world full of death and sorrow. And he grows. He grows well. But despite being the main character, he is not the central character. He tells the story, but in truth, it isn't his own. From the moment he meets her, the entire story revolves around Yuna. Some things take place off screen, to be certain. But she is a strong female lead, faithful and virtuous without compromising on strength. She upturns an entire religion, and the entire world with it. She has help from her guardians. But where any choice is made, it was hers to make, and she made them well.

    The story is littered with melancholy and death. And yet, Yuna smiles. And Yuna dances. A pillar of hope for a dying world. She is a wonderful character, and is supported by a cast that feels both interesting and believable in personality. Of all the FF's stories, and I've played them all numerous times, X's stands at the peak. Assuming we don't count X-2's Addition, which I won't for a thousand varied and spiteful reasons.

    Gameplay aspects: Well, some things suffer here. Blitzball was entertaining for a bit, then quickly became a tedious chore. Walking everywhere prior to the ship can be tiring due to how the map works out, but the way the map works out is actually a plus in my mind. All of the areas were connected by traversible paths. No need for a world map to travel the world, though you got one later with the airship. But the world felt real, and felt whole. Something to be pleased with. Exploration and finding goodies was hit or miss. Honestly, FFIX did it better for little goodies and easter eggs being put everywhere to keep you looking. Collecting ten of every monster for the arena is again an arduous chore. Despite all of this, the payoff is well worth it, and X is more than the sum of its parts.

    Audio: The music in the game is some of the finest in gaming. I once had a chance to ask Nobuo Uematsu one question in person, at a con in Milwaukee, WI during his Distant Worlds tour. I asked him "what would you say was your magnum opus? The finest song you have ever made. What you were born to compose." and after some deliberation he replied "To Zanarkand, though I'd like to think my magnum opus is still ahead of me." (paraphrasing of course. Even if I remembered the exact quote, this was being translated by an intermediary.) The music is the glue that holds the game's story together. It is well composed and touching. There was a song or two I wasn't the biggest fan of, but overall, it was a very pleasing soundtrack.

    Well, I guess that about wraps things up. While X has flaws and isn't perfect in all aspects, the strengths it has more than compensates. Thank you FFX. We had over ten years together, and I enjoyed you thoroughly. The last and greatest piece by Sakaguchi. The truly named Final Fantasy. Having platinumed the whole game and played enough that I know what is in every chest before I open it, it's time we part ways. But I hope others will find and love you as dearly as I did.    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. Empyrea
    May 10, 2016
    10
    For me FFX is one of the best rpgs I've ever played (if not the best). In my opinion it's perfect in all the possible ways. The graphics, soundtrack, plot, etc, everything has been really thought-out. One of the things that caught me was the long dialogues that all the people had. I mean you coud talk with them like 3 or 4 times and all that they told you was new and interesting. I reallyFor me FFX is one of the best rpgs I've ever played (if not the best). In my opinion it's perfect in all the possible ways. The graphics, soundtrack, plot, etc, everything has been really thought-out. One of the things that caught me was the long dialogues that all the people had. I mean you coud talk with them like 3 or 4 times and all that they told you was new and interesting. I really love this game. You can't miss it if you're fan of rpg games. I can't understand the people who rate it with an score of less than 9.… Expand
  47. Sha2n
    May 9, 2023
    10
    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.
  48. 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.
  49. Glimik
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    When FFX came out on PS2 I was just a little kid; my dad visited me and brought this game as a gift. He kept talking about how amazing the graphic of the game was. At my parents surprise I took a look at the cover and I started crying, I thought it was girly and nothing could have changed my mind. (what's wrong with that though?) That evening I convinced my mother to bring FFX back at theWhen FFX came out on PS2 I was just a little kid; my dad visited me and brought this game as a gift. He kept talking about how amazing the graphic of the game was. At my parents surprise I took a look at the cover and I started crying, I thought it was girly and nothing could have changed my mind. (what's wrong with that though?) That evening I convinced my mother to bring FFX back at the store, but strangely I felt a bit guilty I remember. Twenty years later because of a Déjà vu I mad a research (I couldn't remember the title number) and I bought the game on Steam REMASTERED. I'm super caught up with it. :D… Expand
  50. 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
  51. ferrri430430
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is Final Fantasy at its peak!!!!! Every aspect of this game is perfect.
  52. artificeprime
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy X is a deep, complex and truly unique experience. I find it very difficult to briefly describe in a way that truly does it justice. It is unlike any other game that I have ever played and even quite different from other Final Fantasy games. It is like an epic fairy tale with elements that are both literal and allegorical. It isn't a simple story about heroes fightingFinal Fantasy X is a deep, complex and truly unique experience. I find it very difficult to briefly describe in a way that truly does it justice. It is unlike any other game that I have ever played and even quite different from other Final Fantasy games. It is like an epic fairy tale with elements that are both literal and allegorical. It isn't a simple story about heroes fighting villains. While Final Fantasy games are often known for having complex villains, the villains are usually still pretty obvious, FFX doesn't have a clear cut antagonist. It is a story that gradually reveals a complex system that is deeply rooted in lore. Sometimes the people who seem like obvious villains are just damaged people who are twisted by circumstance and sometimes well meaning people who are desperate to protect what they love most give rise to a cycle of mass destruction that no weapon can stop. FFX is a story about a lot of things, sin, faith, sacrifice, but most of all I think it is about loss. All of these themes are all dealt with in a meaningful way. I have played through this game a few times and one thing that impresses me is that each time I picked up on something new. Nearly every scene is more than it appears to be on the surface. A lot of the story telling is in the subtext and the environment. FFX isn't perfect but it is one of the best video game experiences of my life and a game that I still think about often even 15 years later.

    While the plot may seem confusing at first almost everything is eventually revealed. I could write several pages about the story of FFX and all of its nuances. Sin is one of the most interesting monsters in fiction, it isn't just a giant beast that destroys without purpose. Everything about sin is rooted in lore. Its origins and purpose are deeply tied to the magic, history, and religion of the world. Religion is one thing that is really well captured in FFX. Yevon is not intrinsically good or evil, it has many good elements but it is also full of corruption. Throughout the story we encounter many examples of people who are faithful to Yevon and for the most part very good people but their blind faith in Yevon has led them to accept certain things about the world as truth without every calling those beliefs into question. There are so many great things that I could say about the story, it does have a few weak points as most big complex stories do but its few short comings are dramatically overshadowed by what it does right.

    The visual design is spectacular, even to this day the cinematics rank among the best in any game. The environments are unfortunately small and confined but they all tell a visual story. There are a few stupid designs, like Seymour's hair and Tidus' clothes but for the most part the designs are top notch. The game still looks pretty good and at the time of it's release it was on another level.

    The sound design is also among the best in the series. The sound track is one of my favorites and it
    is perfectly used within the context of the story. Some of the voice acting isn't the best but as the first FF with voice acting I think it is good, far better than most of that time period.

    I think the combat system is one of the best in the series. Each character is useful, while each enemy has particular strengths and weaknesses that you need to carefully test to figure out. Each character also has unique overdrives. Many of the overdrives look awesome and require skill to take full advantage of making them rewarding. Each spell also has a useful strategic purpose. Enemies can also use spells such as reflect to bounce them leading to unconventional situations. While there aren't quite as many summonings as some of the past FF games there is a decent amount and each one is very unique. The aeons all look awesome and they are useful without being overpowered. Outside of combat the game play is much less impressive, you spend most of your time walking or running along paths with very little interaction.

    The characters in FFX are also excellent but they don't have the obvious appeal as some of the past games in the series. Tidus for example, is totally different from past heroes in the series. He doesn't start out as a great warrior or magic user. He starts out as a bit cocky, a bit shallow, and a bit selfish but that is only on the surface and as the story progresses we learn how he came to be the way he is and we also learn that he does indeed have a lot of good qualities. He is fleshed out both through character growth and through revelations about his past. He is an outsider in a strange world and that is used to great effect. Nearly all of the main characters are well fleshed out and every character has a meaningful roll within the story and gameplay.

    I give FFX a 93%

    Gameplay - 7
    Story - 10
    Uniqueness/Ideas – 10
    Sound Design – 10
    Characters – 10
    Visual Style – 9
    Length/Amount of Content – 10
    Immersi    … Expand
  53. CYS
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Para mi opinión el mejor videojuego de la historia. Personajes increíbles, el mejor sistema de combate por turnos de la saga, historia inmejorables... OST brutal. Recomendadisimo
  54. 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.
  55. Gasby
    May 25, 2017
    10
    I always critic games for the story in over 100 ways, but Final Fantasy X just nailed it in a wonderful way, it made me cry for 3/4 of the time.
    The music is literally awesome, and my favourite Final Fantasy Soundtrack is "To Zanarkand", is really good to hear.
    And what about Lulu? Omg is so perfect to be a Sourceress! And the texture are really nice to see, to be a 2001/2002 game. I    I always critic games for the story in over 100 ways, but Final Fantasy X just nailed it in a wonderful way, it made me cry for 3/4 of the time.
    The music is literally awesome, and my favourite Final Fantasy Soundtrack is "To Zanarkand", is really good to hear.
    And what about Lulu? Omg is so perfect to be a Sourceress!
    And the texture are really nice to see, to be a 2001/2002 game.
    I really love and appreciate this game from the deep of my heart.    … Expand
  56. AKthaBeast
    May 5, 2018
    10
    My favorite Final Fantasy game of all time even after playing XV. This is one of those timeless classics
  57. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Spent thousands of hours playing this. Had a vibe of Pokemon about it - the way you can train up your characters. A huge game that takes ages to complete but stays varied.
  58. 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.
  59. Trix122
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    There will never be a game that surpasses the story of this one, never ever.

    It has the best (more humane) story writing and character development. Everything hits really close.

    We could say that is the best FF, if not, a top 3 for sure.
  60. Jacome_Bomfim
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This certainly is my favorite game of all time. Any of this aspects is beautiful, and as the most incredible representation of a Classic FF he is so successful and is really a game everybody must play at least one time in life.
  61. 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 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 singleFF10 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. :)    … Expand
  62. Manuelx890
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra transcendente, desde que jugué a este videojuego no dejo de recordarlo, su música, arte e historia siempre quedarán en mi memoria.
    Respecto a su jugabilidad, bajo mi punto de vista es el más interesante de todos los final fantasy ya publicados, ya que presenta un combate por turnos en donde hay más tiempo para pensar y plantear las estrategias.
    Sus personajes son    Obra maestra transcendente, desde que jugué a este videojuego no dejo de recordarlo, su música, arte e historia siempre quedarán en mi memoria.
    Respecto a su jugabilidad, bajo mi punto de vista es el más interesante de todos los final fantasy ya publicados, ya que presenta un combate por turnos en donde hay más tiempo para pensar y plantear las estrategias.
    Sus personajes son absolutamente encantadores, cada uno posee una historia propia y única, abundan de carisma.
    Lo que más me fascinó de la historia, fue el hecho de estar contada por el propio protagonista, este personaje, Tidus, utiliza este tipo de relato (primera persona) para reflejar sus sentimientos, emociones y pensamientos frente a cualquier circunstancia, algo que enriquece al desarrollo de la trama.
    En conclusión, este videojuego sobrepasa la excelencia, convirtiéndose en uno de mis juegos favoritos.    … Expand
  63. faythofzanar
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Last great Final Fantasy game. Last Squaresoft FF. Last FF by the dream team.
  64. 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,
  65. elliselijah92
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Love this game so much, its my childhood. Love the characters, they feel so real, especially Auron. Love the music so much, I always listen to it on youtube. Definitely one of the better FF games out there.
  66. Veditto
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores FF já lançados, seja com sua história incrível ou seus personagens inesquecíveis, marcou a geração PS2.
  67. 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
  68. zanarkand777
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    The Goat game. love everything about it my favorite game. great characters great music great gameplay
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. simopoz
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Miglior ff dopo il 7, grandissimo gioco pieno di intuizioni positive soprattutto nel combat system. Da giocare e rigiocare
  73. 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.
  74. eroalexandre
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    É muito bom, um dos melhores jogos da minha vida, façam um remake desse jogo
  75. FefeDoppio
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    One of the games that made me a hardcore JRPG fan. It also made me appreciate music in games, mindblowing soundtrack. Must play.
  76. 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
  77. Robert88
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    What an amazing game this is
    Revolutionary game play mechanics , to insane graphic details plot m character development. With such a gripping story ..
  78. Evenstar1985
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game made me fall in love with the FF franchise, after mistakenly hated it because of the OG FF7 I was young and naive at the time to understand the mechanics.

    The graphics for its time, the music, the story, the unique universe on every FF game, voice acting for Tidus could have been a little better, this game got me hooked for months that I never regret spending on it.
  79. Teviathan
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Great Characters! Amazing story! Touching emotional Lines! Yuna and Tidus all the way!
  80. 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
  81. 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!
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. Drollzico
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Not the best Final Fantasy, but absolutely one of the best in the franchise. The story is well told and has a good writting, the characters are interesting, have a good background and great deveploment and despite Sin not beeing that memorable, the suffering and pain it causes in the game's universe and the revelation of Sin's true identity makes you have the need to defeat it. The combatNot the best Final Fantasy, but absolutely one of the best in the franchise. The story is well told and has a good writting, the characters are interesting, have a good background and great deveploment and despite Sin not beeing that memorable, the suffering and pain it causes in the game's universe and the revelation of Sin's true identity makes you have the need to defeat it. The combat is my favorite in the entire series, old school, works well and is pretty satisfying. The world exploration, despite been extremely linear,it is still very good, offering diverse scenarios, good side quests and rewards and the player gets to know more about each region.… Expand
  85. 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.
  86. Stonehotdog
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, perfecta historia la he pasado muy bien jugándolo una completa psada de juego
  87. DragonXchaoS
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best final fantasy game for me, the game has great gameplay, graphic and storyline, the opening and ending was brilliant
  88. Inerdash
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Llevo mas de 20 años jugando a todo tipo de videojuegos y la verdad, no he conocido otra historia como esta.
  89. Jeri85
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Still one of my favorite Final Fantasy parts (next to the 8). i love everything about this game. Especially the story, the gameplay and the music. The graphics are still quite ok for today's standards. Have played the game through many times. first on the PlayStation 2 and then again very often on the PlayStation 4.
  90. Lujiogc
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This is, by Far, the best game off the franchise. I do played the FF VII, but only after i had played the FF X. It was the best 1000 hours of my life (playing a game). Sorry for the FF VII fans, but thats my opinion.
  91. itachi_uchiha
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest I’ve ever played. Suddenly didn’t experience it during my childhood, played it on PS4. Highly recommend it for all JRPG fans around the world. Fantastic storyline, amazing soundtracks, and finale is perfect. 10/10
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. yummy42
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    FFX quickly became both one of my favourite final fantasy games, and favourite games of all time. The story stuck with me for years, and upon replaying is stuck in my head once more. Top tier music, visual style and story!
  95. 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.
  96. Narheru
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best video games of all time. In my opinion, it's the best of its kind by far. The story, the characters, the music, the atmosphere... it's all there to take you on this magnificent journey through Spira!
  97. 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
  98. Dom007
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Whilst it's only my 5th favourite final fantasy game I still like it a lot. The game is a bit different to its predecessors in that it's more linear but not in a bad way. I was impressed with the optional content and quests and how diverse it actually was.
    This was the last final fantasy game to have a truly amazing story and it was truly a great one. The ending in particular was    Whilst it's only my 5th favourite final fantasy game I still like it a lot. The game is a bit different to its predecessors in that it's more linear but not in a bad way. I was impressed with the optional content and quests and how diverse it actually was.
    This was the last final fantasy game to have a truly amazing story and it was truly a great one. The ending in particular was incredible.
    This was also the last final fantasy game to have an absolutely incredible soundtrack. I wouldn't say I like it as much as 4,6,7 or 9 but it's very close to the the being as good as those games. The battle theme is the best battle soundtrack in the franchise in my opinion.
    The combat is also the best in the franchise for me. The turn based system flows perfectly and the battle speed is perfect.
    Graphically it was also amazing for its time and it still holds up really well today.
    As for flaws it does have some questionable diologue and voice acting, it's very sparse though.
    It's minigames are for sure one the games biggest flaws. Blitzball for example is absolutely terrible mechanically.
    It also doesn't have the traditional airship mechanic where you could actually fly it around whilst a beautiful soundtrack plays in the background.
    Some of its bosses are kinda poorly designed as well, however there are some great ones too.    … Expand
  99. Talkious
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    one of the best games no only from the final fantasy series but in general. the first final fantasy title to have voice acting.
  100. nightocelot
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Simply magical experience you want to constantly relive.
    Please, don't spoil it with FF X-2
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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
5
#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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