Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster

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  1. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and excellent graphic and good music and good daY
  2. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this tenth game in the series.
  3. DarkRing
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    the best Final Fantasy game in a portable console that let's me play it anywhere i couldn't ask for more
  4. Giajs
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    An excellent game on the vita. The perfect mix between improved graphics and the portability of the vita. The game itself is excellent and my favourite game on the console
  5. Tomoncio
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    ATENCIÓN: CRÍTICA PARCIAL. Sólo hago la reseña de Final Fantasy X HD Remaster, más adelante haré lo correspondiente con Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster.

    Si bien ahora puedes jugar a este título en otra portátil como Nintendo Switch, la experiencia de jugarlo en PSVita no tiene nada que ver, siendo un titulo imprescindible. Final Fantasy X HD Remaster se ve de lujo en PSVita y nada tiene    ATENCIÓN: CRÍTICA PARCIAL. Sólo hago la reseña de Final Fantasy X HD Remaster, más adelante haré lo correspondiente con Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster.

    Si bien ahora puedes jugar a este título en otra portátil como Nintendo Switch, la experiencia de jugarlo en PSVita no tiene nada que ver, siendo un titulo imprescindible. Final Fantasy X HD Remaster se ve de lujo en PSVita y nada tiene que envidiar a las de sobremesa. No sólo eso: la interfaz de usuario está tan bien adaptada a la pantalla de la consola que aprovecha todo el espacio disponible. Es increíblemente cómodo jugar con esta versión. Además, gracias a la transferencia de datos, puedes guardar tu partida de PSVita en la nube y continuar en tu PS3/PS4 o viceversa. Por lo demás, apreciamos el mismo Final Fantasy X de siempre, que de por si lo considero el mejor de toda la saga: sistema de desarrollo muy completo, buena historia, personajes únicos y carismáticos, variedad de misiones secundarias... ¡Pocas pegas le puedo poner a un juego tan excelente y que luce de maravilla en PSVita!    … Expand
  6. DinoBeam
    Nov 8, 2020
    4
    FFX

    While instantly aesthetically displeasing and having bad writing and bad voice acting [really campy b-movie level], it really did seem like it was an 8/10 early on. As the game goes on it becomes more and more abrasive for many reasons. -The random encounters are all rock paper scissors fights where you hit really heavy and so do they, so you have to manually heal your party    FFX

    While instantly aesthetically displeasing and having bad writing and bad voice acting [really campy b-movie level], it really did seem like it was an 8/10 early on. As the game goes on it becomes more and more abrasive for many reasons.

    -The random encounters are all rock paper scissors fights where you hit really heavy and so do they, so you have to manually heal your party after every single battle

    -They hype up this big sports game in the story, then when you finally get to play it, it is a rigged match made for you loose badly in, and then instead of that mattering for the story like they hyped it to, the game disappears into the menu at save spots as an optional minigame

    -there are very annoying puzzles with unnecessary menus that pop up anytime you want to do something

    -There are very few enemy types, they get reused often and in the same exact combinations

    -There are very very cheap enemies that can wipe out your entire party before you even have a turn later on, making them harder than bosses

    -the protagonist is exceedingly dumb

    -a sex scene happens completely out of no where with no lead up romance

    -there is a race of people who speak a different language, and you find books that teach you one letter each, and you never piece it together. You are supposed to combine the letters your friends have found on the same game system by combining the save files. So you go through the game watching all this dialogue in a different language annoyed that you can't understand it and are missing parts of the story.

    -the airship in this game is unusable

    -they didn't bother to lip-sync the characters to the english audio

    -an entire level where you have to constantly be on edge for lighting to hit you

    -and you can't skip cutscenes

    This last point brings me to where I quit. After a 5 minute long cutscene, I was faced with a boss that killed one of my party members before I even had a turn, and then later killed them all in one hit. When you get a game over, it doesn't offer to reload from the start of the fight or the cutscene OR your last save file. It goes back to loading the main menu. You have to click through to prevent the opening movie to play, load your game, walk back to where you were, and sit through the same poorly written, poorly acted cutscene again, only to face the same poorly designed boss.

    I truly do not know why this game is highly regarded, I am more disappointed in the community than the game.

    FFX-2

    At first it seemed pretty cool. I could play through as a giant crab if i wanted to. The job system is cool. I love their goth friend. The way they tease each other is funny and lighthearted. But the more I played, the more sloppy the design became. I went to a place with a mission, it didn't tell me where that mission was, eventually I encountered a red "go there!" arrow on my mini-map, and when i went where it told me, there was nothing to do there. So I tried another mission and it involved going through an entire level you already went through in FFX just to have someone run away so you have to backtrack through that entire same level again, all with random encounters. This is a sloppy mess.    … Expand
  7. Veditto
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Ótima adaptação para o PSVITA. Os gráficos estão lindos, e na telinha do Vita fica tudo mais bonito.
  8. danuffo
    Jun 14, 2020
    4
    I didn't like any of these 2 games, the worst of the saga in my opinion.

    I particularly didn't continue playing, I searched spoilers in the internet and that saved me.

    The premade characters are not my taste, and the story seems like something for a girl.
  9. Mhaaad
    Apr 27, 2020
    2
    I know JRPGs take time to develop the story and the characters, but this game stretches that too much,
    12 hours into the game and I am still getting pop-up tutorials!

    - I hate the encounter rate in this game, 7 encounters/per/minute is ridiculous!
    - walking is so slow and almost calming,,,,,,,,,,,,, SHATTER SCREEN AND ENCOUNTER MONSTERS AND CHANGE THE MUSIC!!!!
  10. CSYBR
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    Game of PS2, the years passed, but it remains an excellent game. improving quality
  11. REOKHC
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Simplemente Final fantasy X es un juegazo!, square lo hizo muy bien esta vez entregandonos un port de los 2 juegos. La historia es memorable en su totalidad y tiene un alto grado de vicio para el sphere grid , la musica con este remaster es muy buena, puede ser que si jugaste el original notes los cambios y no te guste pero es un buen soundtrack en general, tiene contenido agregado paraSimplemente Final fantasy X es un juegazo!, square lo hizo muy bien esta vez entregandonos un port de los 2 juegos. La historia es memorable en su totalidad y tiene un alto grado de vicio para el sphere grid , la musica con este remaster es muy buena, puede ser que si jugaste el original notes los cambios y no te guste pero es un buen soundtrack en general, tiene contenido agregado para ambos juegos lo cual les da un grado de rejugabilidad, sin que modifique la historia, graficos y jugabilidad es algo muy bien logrado.… Expand
  12. 00-z3N
    Nov 25, 2017
    6
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 6.0/10 Is Final Fantasy X a good game? Short Answer: No. Long Answer: Many positive things can be said about this game, such as its technical evolution with respect to its predecessors since it has beautiful pre-rendered 3D scenarios, excellent character design, great soundtrack and a deep affinity system based on spheres. However,    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 6.0/10

    Is Final Fantasy X a good game?

    Short Answer: No.

    Long Answer: Many positive things can be said about this game, such as its technical evolution with respect to its predecessors since it has beautiful pre-rendered 3D scenarios, excellent character design, great soundtrack and a deep affinity system based on spheres. However, the desperate random battles, immense hall-world, characters without charisma, barely decent story and mediocre narration, make this game a decent work, very overrated and at the same time, one of the biggest disappointments of my life to videogames is concerned. 6.0/10

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    ¿Es Final Fantasy X un buen juego?

    Respuesta Corta: No.

    Respuesta Larga: Muchas cosas positivas se pueden decir de este juego, como ser su evolución técnica respecto a sus predecesores ya que cuenta con bellos escenarios pre-renderizados en 3D, excelente diseño de personajes, gran banda sonora y un profundo sistema de afinidad basado en esferas. No obstante, las desesperantes batallas aleatorias, mundo extremadamente pasillero, personajes poco carismáticos e historia y narración mediocre, hacen de este juego una obra apenas decente, muy sobrevalorado y al mismo tiempo, una de las mayores decepciones de mi vida en cuanto a videojuegos se refiere. 6.0/10    … Expand
  13. Ogie
    Dec 28, 2016
    9
    These are really classic old school RPG games. FF X / X-2 are very good RPG but they are not perfect of course. The in game graphic is quite good, though really not perfect, we can clearly see there that this is PS 2 game generation. On the other hand Square Enix's cutscenes are unbeatable even in 2016! FF X has amazing story, characters and music - which is easily one of the best in theThese are really classic old school RPG games. FF X / X-2 are very good RPG but they are not perfect of course. The in game graphic is quite good, though really not perfect, we can clearly see there that this is PS 2 game generation. On the other hand Square Enix's cutscenes are unbeatable even in 2016! FF X has amazing story, characters and music - which is easily one of the best in the genre. Combat system in this just feels a bit old and annoying - you cannot see your enemies and it is like you go 10 metres - combat starts - go 10 metres - combat starts... and again and again. This feels a bit annoying. Gameplay in FF X is really slow, you cannot skip many useless combat videos (especially summoning aeons) which you do not want to see again if you already seen them 100 times. The game has many strong parts but unfortunately decent amount of weaker parts. FF X-2 is quite a different game. Graphics look there slightly better than in X, combat system is quite different too - it is way better there. Gameplay in FF X-2 is very dynamic and the game runs smoothly, even amount of rng encounters is lower in X-2 than in X which is good. On the other hand X-2 does not have as good story as the first game, even so the smooth gameplay and still not bad story make appeal of the X-2 really high. To be honest FF X without such a good story would not be so much enjoayble beucase slow gameplay with toon of farming needed is not what I like. Both of games are really good anyway and if you own PS VITA and like RPGs at least a little I believe you will like them!

    GRAPHIC - 8 (X - 8 / X-2 - 8)
    GAMEPLAY - 8 (X - 7 / X-2 - 9)
    LASTING APPEAL - 9 (X - 9 / X-2 - 9)
    EXECUTION - 9 (X - 9 / X-2 - 9)

    OVERALL - 8,5    … Expand
  14. HTGamer
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    Here we have 2 great Final Fantasy games in one package. Final Fantasy X and its sequel X-2.

    The games were originally released on PS2, but they have been remastered by Square Enix and released on PS3, PS Vita and later PS4. These are not just ports, graphics were improved substantially. Otherwise the games have the same main content as the originals. Both being the International    Here we have 2 great Final Fantasy games in one package. Final Fantasy X and its sequel X-2.

    The games were originally released on PS2, but they have been remastered by Square Enix and released on PS3, PS Vita and later PS4. These are not just ports, graphics were improved substantially. Otherwise the games have the same main content as the originals. Both being the International versions, they have a few extras like some optional boss fights (FFX) and an extra roguelike mode called The Last Mission (FFX-2) which I personally disliked. There are some other extras included, namely a movie connecting the gap between the 2 games (The Eternal Calm) and an audio drama play (Will).

    FFX is the 1st fully 3D and voice acted game in the series. It's a turn based JRPG with random battles. Tidus and Yuna, along with their mates, have to save the world of Spira form a monster called Sin. The story is great, plot twists abound, the summons are awesome, and the ending is dramatic. There are also many side things to do, ranging from minigames like blitzball to acquiring Celestial Weapons.

    FFX-2 is a light-hearted sequel, with 3 female protagonists who evoke a "Charlie's Angels" aura. The turn based combat has been replaced with the Active Time Battle one. The girls can change classes in the battles by changing dresses, and gain different abilities. A new threat has risen in the world of Spira, and they have to stop it. A big difference from the last game is that, while FFX was mostly linear, FFX-2 gives you access to almost the whole map and you can freely visit one place or the other. The downside is that FFX-2 offers few new areas, because the map was mostly recycled from the first game. Still, it's a fun game.

    Final Fantasy X is a great JRPG. Even X-2 is a good JRPG, it's much better than what critics give it credit for. And this whole bundle is one of the best out there. Whatever PS console you have, you have to buy the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD remaster.    … Expand
  15. geo333
    Oct 8, 2016
    9
    Fantastic FF X game and the plausible FF X-2 game in the end the combo of the two is a must have for RPG and F.F fans;add to that is portable with one cartridge and download game to take wherever you feel like. As a first time player in the series i enjoy the great soundtrack, the story in X and X-2 and the gameplay. Overall, is must have game in the vita library catalog.
  16. jotamasu
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    For me, this is the best Final Fantasy ever, and having it portable and being able to play it anywhere makes it even better.

    I have the HD version for PS3 too, but I ended playing on the Vita WAY more. The remastered visuals are a good point and they look better in the Vita's smaller screen, although there's quite a difference between primary characters and secondary ones (who still use    For me, this is the best Final Fantasy ever, and having it portable and being able to play it anywhere makes it even better.

    I have the HD version for PS3 too, but I ended playing on the Vita WAY more. The remastered visuals are a good point and they look better in the Vita's smaller screen, although there's quite a difference between primary characters and secondary ones (who still use the "old" models and lightly revamped textures). The OST has been updated too, and in most cases for the better (the only song I think is better in the old style is the battle one).

    The game itself is the same I could play in 2003, and that means it's close to perfection. For North Americans, there's the addition of Dark Aeons and other stuff we had in the International release.

    The battle system is the best in the series (and yes, I have played ALL of Final Fantasy main titles), that let's you plan in advance as you know exactly how the turns are set. Even more, you (and the monsters) can alter the turn order with your attacks and effects, and that gives combat a new dimension.

    The Sphere Grid lets you customize every character as you wish (once you have completed their set path). Also, I recommend using the "Basic" Sphere Grid (instead of Advanced) as, contrary to what the name implies, it has more slots, and you can use to fully maximize your chars.

    Blitzball is a fun game to play sometimes and the best and most complex minigame in the FF Saga . If only they made some kind of multiplayer for the HD remaster that would be PERFECT. Anyway, you can still have fun playing by yourself.

    In terms of story, I feel FFX has the best one yet. On top of that, there's a great "lore" behind that you can find speaking with NPC and looking for details in the game's environments.There's a truly well-constructed world that feels it has a history of its own.

    My final score would be a 9.5 (only for not having all models revamped and the loss of "impact" in the battle theme), but Metacritic wants an integer score, so I round up (also because this game is also one of my personal favourites)    … Expand
  17. gingetsu
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    a great rpg ps2 remastered with more information about the final fantasy x international version where you can spend more than 100 hours of gameplay really is wonderful, but Square Enix should to take another final fantasy and not saacar more remasters.

    today there are only remasters do not have enough imagination to make something new if not you get to copy and paste copy and paste,    a great rpg ps2 remastered with more information about the final fantasy x international version where you can spend more than 100 hours of gameplay really is wonderful, but Square Enix should to take another final fantasy and not saacar more remasters.

    today there are only remasters do not have enough imagination to make something new if not you get to copy and paste copy and paste, without envargo is a great game.    … Expand
  18. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Un juego casi obligado para usuarios de PS VITA, al principio estaba inseguro de si esta version seria buena pero no hay nada como tomar tu consola en cualquier parte y entrar al legendario mundo de FF X y X2, graficos fluidos, controles bien adaptados, la escencia queda casi intacta pues la calidad de la musica si bajo un poco, el material extra agregado te agradara si lo ves una vezUn juego casi obligado para usuarios de PS VITA, al principio estaba inseguro de si esta version seria buena pero no hay nada como tomar tu consola en cualquier parte y entrar al legendario mundo de FF X y X2, graficos fluidos, controles bien adaptados, la escencia queda casi intacta pues la calidad de la musica si bajo un poco, el material extra agregado te agradara si lo ves una vez concluida la primera entrega y te hara recordar grandes momentos de la historia… Expand
  19. Marcadimus
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    Just incredible game. Goes along with the all time greatest games the Original Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart 64, Original Tomb Raider, Fifa 12, Resident Evil 1, The Last of Us, and a few others. You hate to stop playing and for the RPG fan, you weep for the end of the game. I played FFX when it first came out and had the guide book. I remember getting one Celestial weapon, getting someJust incredible game. Goes along with the all time greatest games the Original Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart 64, Original Tomb Raider, Fifa 12, Resident Evil 1, The Last of Us, and a few others. You hate to stop playing and for the RPG fan, you weep for the end of the game. I played FFX when it first came out and had the guide book. I remember getting one Celestial weapon, getting some decent strength characters and that was it, beat it pretty easily.

    This time through, thanks to the internet, youtube and multiple guides online, I am doing the full game, top to finish, and the international version has extra content. I have almost gotten all the Celestials, have gotten all the Aeons, am working towards getting 99,999 hit strikes, finally got below a 0.0 on the chocobo race, won the butterfly contests, am currently playing and dominating in blitzball to get all of Wakka's overdrives and have attempted a few times to get Lulu's sigil (keep failing but getting better, using the crater trick). I have never cared about getting a completion trophy before, but I will get it on this game.

    It still holds up after all these years. All RPGs should take note that despite being "old" in gameplay terms, it still has gripped me more than most games have. Any fan of FF or RPGs NEEDS to have completed this spectacular gem.    … Expand
  20. bulletchan
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    An HD Remake of the greatest video game of all time. FFX is a masterpiece and I'm not sure that any video game will ever be able to best it. Almost every aspect of the game is perfect. Story, Characters, gameplay, mini games, sidequests, and for its time, graphics (Even though the characters hair looked pretty bad).
  21. BitliKene
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Kesinlikle Vitadaki en iyi birkaç portdan birisi. 2 oyununda kendisi zaten mükemmel. Bu 2 mükemmel oyunu PS Vita da HD şekilde oynamak ayrı güzel. Oyunun eksisi olarak görülebilecek iki şey var. 1.si konuşma dili maalesef İngilizce, diğeri ise Cutsceneler geçilemiyor. Save noktalarından kaynaklı tek bir cutscene'i defalarca izlediğiniz oluyor. Düşünmeden alın derim.
  22. Lordjyscal
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    An HD Remake of the greatest video game of all time. FFX is a masterpiece and I'm not sure that any video game will ever be able to best it. Almost every aspect of the game is perfect. Story, Characters, gameplay, mini games, sidequests, and for its time, graphics (Even though the characters hair looked pretty bad). But the characters, mainly Tidus', hair clipping problems have been fixedAn HD Remake of the greatest video game of all time. FFX is a masterpiece and I'm not sure that any video game will ever be able to best it. Almost every aspect of the game is perfect. Story, Characters, gameplay, mini games, sidequests, and for its time, graphics (Even though the characters hair looked pretty bad). But the characters, mainly Tidus', hair clipping problems have been fixed in the remaster. The Remaster makes the game prettier, gives us a new superboss to spend many hours trying to beat and the choice to use the expert sphere grid. One of the only complaints about FFX were how the characters had to develop along a specific part of the sphere grid. With the Expert Sphere grid you are no longer restricted and you could make Yuna a physical threat if you wanted to. If you don't have this game buy it now… Expand
  23. RadioKillr182
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I bought the PS vita for this reason and I was not disappointed. This game is beautiful. Shows off the vita in all its glory. This game turned me into the RPG fan I am today and I am so happy to be able to play it on a portable device many years after falling in love with the story and the characters.
  24. Chilatow
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    One of the greats and always will be for me. I loved this game and I love how well this game was ported over, I felt some of the music remakes where unnecessary but all in all this is the game I've always loved and I feel they did it justice.
  25. Kaprawiec
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    This compilation has my favourite game of old Squaresoft, remastered with new graphics (nice) and with remastered music - this wasn't necesary + its sequel made by Square under orders of Enix which is better in terms of gameplay but a bit to girly and all in all worse. But it is the last true final fantasy, and now its portable! I bought vita just to own all square final fantasy and thisThis compilation has my favourite game of old Squaresoft, remastered with new graphics (nice) and with remastered music - this wasn't necesary + its sequel made by Square under orders of Enix which is better in terms of gameplay but a bit to girly and all in all worse. But it is the last true final fantasy, and now its portable! I bought vita just to own all square final fantasy and this title is the cherry on top of Vitas pie.… Expand
  26. Kaiserix
    Aug 19, 2014
    9
    I was lucky one cuz didn't play FFX and X-2 when came. With this HD remaster my dreams has come true... FFX excellent about story, battle system, OST, characters... But some sh*t mini games was really annoying. Spira, characters, deep story, OST... Will never forget for sure, and this is what Square Soft can do... Square Enix? Go fu...

    For FFX, i can give: 9.5 About FFX-2: Not    I was lucky one cuz didn't play FFX and X-2 when came. With this HD remaster my dreams has come true... FFX excellent about story, battle system, OST, characters... But some sh*t mini games was really annoying. Spira, characters, deep story, OST... Will never forget for sure, and this is what Square Soft can do... Square Enix? Go fu...

    For FFX, i can give: 9.5

    About FFX-2: Not quality like FFX about everything (except battle system much better) but this isn't mean X-2 bad game, some interesting things going on about story. Really bad side quest in this game so annoying like FFX mini games... Ah btw, girls are really sexy, so you got so much morale to play game. :P I can give 8.5 for this.

    Two games looks amazing on Vita, if you got OLED one, very little Frame drop problem, sometimes bad loading times and random encounter must die, just give me change if i want to battle againts monsters or not, i know i must do grind but give me choice about now or later...    … Expand
  27. nkanhai
    Jul 29, 2014
    9
    While the game is far from flawless, it managed to hit enough high notes along its 40h or so story to keep have kept me both interested and engaged. It's bright and high-resolution landscapes, fun and dynamic gameplay, and upbeat and occasionally dreamy musical score make up for the occasionally shoddy voice acting, and somewhat disjointed and inconsistent storytelling.

    Graphics Pros:    While the game is far from flawless, it managed to hit enough high notes along its 40h or so story to keep have kept me both interested and engaged. It's bright and high-resolution landscapes, fun and dynamic gameplay, and upbeat and occasionally dreamy musical score make up for the occasionally shoddy voice acting, and somewhat disjointed and inconsistent storytelling.

    Graphics
    Pros:
    - High resolution environments that look incredible on the Vita's screen.
    - The main characters look great and animate smoothly.
    - The Full Motion Video carry the story along nicely, adding a lot of value to cutscenes.
    - Lots of detail in the weapons and armor that you pick up along the way.
    - Bosses and Summons look awesome.
    - Great camera angles fly along a set path, giving the game a cinematic feel as you run through gorgeous environments.

    Cons:
    - NPC character models tend to be kind of flat and didn't get reworked much. It isn't that bad, nor does it detract from the gameplay or immersion, but it is noticeable.

    Sound:
    Pros:
    - The music is outstanding. A wide variety of tracks that never annoy or become obnoxious. Come for the game, stay for the music.

    Cons:
    - I'm kind of mixed on the voice acting. As you progress through the game you can tell that the voice actors, clearly not trained in game voice acting (they were recorded years ago, around the year 2000, Square can be forgiven for its first game that had voice acting), get more comfortable with their voice work and improve tremendously. Still, there are countless instances where I just kind of laughed at how bad it was, like actually chuckled, and other times where I was just annoyed. The game could have done a much better job of delivering the lines, but again, I can forgive them given that not many RPGs had such elaborate scripts back in its time.

    Story:
    The game presents fun, colourful, and interesting cast of characters who are on a serious mission which is guaranteed to have a sad ending, no matter what they do to try and prevent it. While never really deviating from the 'journey from one place to another' theme, the subtle twists and turns are enough to keep you engaged. The romantic development between the two main characters is PG13, which is to say that it's somewhat sterile and boring, feeling slightly tacked on. This is no great love story.

    Actually, when you really break the story down, you can see how it never really pushes itself to explain itself or to go into depth or detail regarding its characters and world. It jumps around quite a bit without ever really giving much time to key aspects of the story. Even the final resolution is never really truly explained. I'm not saying that I want them to draw me a picture on a blackboard and connect all the dots, but I just felt like something was missing from the story itself.

    That being said, I did enjoy it despite its campiness.

    Gameplay:
    The game truly shines in its battle system. Rather than having to select only 3 characters with which to battle, you can actively switch on the fly between characters. Need a mage to use her magic to fry up a nasty Flan enemy, call her in at any time. This added dynamism allows you to build a strong team, where individuals have their own unique abilities that they can use in specific scenarios.

    The battles themselves are frequent but never too hard. You'll have a typical variety of Final Fantasy-type enemies whom have frequented FF games for years, and they all have their own weaknesses and invulnerabilities that you'll have to learn to cut through them efficiently. It's never too easy, nor is it ever really all that challenging, not during the main story campaign, at least. For a real challenge you can visit various branching quests later on in the game, where you can use the increased challenge and experience rewards to quickly level up your characters into ridiculously overpowered killing machines.

    Speaking of the leveling up, the game rewards you with AP points which can then be used to move along a sort of leveling grid, giving you access to branching ability paths that help your character gain HP, MP, magic, buffs, and a whole slew of abilities that range. The 'Sphere Grid', as they call it, is actually an interesting and fun way to control what kind of characters you'll develop, will they be magic based? Physically strong? Fast and agile? The choice is yours, the only thing stopping your character development is how much time you put into gaining AP and the necessary 'spheres' which are collected from battles and chests around the game world.

    Conclusion:
    I highly recommend this game for people who love their Final Fantasy games and are looking to relive (or experience for the first time) such a classic and wonderful entry in the series. I do not recommend it to people who dislike RPGs or who are sensitive to poor voice acting. There's lots to enjoy in this massive game, and I'd overlook its flaws any day to be able to experience Spira again.    … Expand
  28. mgsocelot
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    I really Love this Game,square really did a good Job for this!! They port it Perfectly!!! The"HD Remaster" word really fits to this Game!!! One of the Memorable Games!!!
  29. unluckydice
    Jul 15, 2014
    9
    Weather your a long time fan or are new to FFX I recommend this game, FFX is one of the best games from the final fantasy franchise, why? top notch character development, although it's strongest asset is in battle were you can change characters and actually use Aeon's in real time.

    (Side-note I just realized on PS2 the graphics for this game were outstanding) (Another side-note Auron    Weather your a long time fan or are new to FFX I recommend this game, FFX is one of the best games from the final fantasy franchise, why? top notch character development, although it's strongest asset is in battle were you can change characters and actually use Aeon's in real time.

    (Side-note I just realized on PS2 the graphics for this game were outstanding) (Another side-note Auron has got to be one of the greatest game characters of all time)    … Expand
  30. okamimiyazaki
    Jul 4, 2014
    10
    An amazing and high quality (!) remake to one of the last great games of the Final Fantasy series. The graphics are superb and absolutely beautiful on the Vita. The sound quality is top notch, especially with headphones on. The game has a few nice, additional touches, such as standard vs expert sphere grid (not on NA version of the PS2 game) and is perfect for both those who have playedAn amazing and high quality (!) remake to one of the last great games of the Final Fantasy series. The graphics are superb and absolutely beautiful on the Vita. The sound quality is top notch, especially with headphones on. The game has a few nice, additional touches, such as standard vs expert sphere grid (not on NA version of the PS2 game) and is perfect for both those who have played the game before and those who never have.

    My review doesn't even include the fact that it has 2 games for the price of 1, mainly because I do not like FFX-2 at all. For those that do like it, though, it's an extra perk! Now we just need a remake like this for Dragon Quest 8 and FF12.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#3 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#2 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GameCritics
    Jul 7, 2014
    80
    It's easy to recommend this compilation to anyone looking for JRPG gaming on the go, and this pair of games is poised to steal my free time all over again—and I'm perfectly willing to let it.
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  2. Games Master UK
    May 4, 2014
    92
    The handheld version is the way to go.[June 2014, p.79]
  3. Play UK
    May 2, 2014
    83
    A fine remaster. [Issue#243, p.64]
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