Final Fantasy X (PS2) | 
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Rating:  217 reviews
Sales Rank: 1036
Platform: Playstation2
Genre: role-playing-games
Rating: To Be Announced
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Media: Video Game
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 3 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 711719467922
EAN: 0711719467922
ASIN: B00008Y4QX
Release Date: May 2, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Each instalment of the Final Fantasy series has featured strong storytelling, characterisation, strategic combat, fun mini-games and hours upon hours of captivating gameplay, and the 10th title in the series is no exception. This is the first time Final Fantasy has appeared on the PlayStation 2, and it takes full advantage of the console's increased technical capabilities. The story this time concerns Tidus, a blond-haired star of a sport called Blitzball. While he is playing in a match, Tidus' city is attacked by an evil force called Sin, and everything is destroyed save Tidus and his guardian Auran. The adventure begins as they are somehow transported to another world. From here on, it's standard Final Fantasy gameplay: fight battles, manage experience points, learn new powers and recruit a motley crew of non-playing characters to join your quest. The graphics, however, take things to a new level. They are amazing not only for their realism, but also for their imaginative art and design. The world these heroes inhabit is breathtakingly beautiful, flowing and full of inventive surprises. You haven't lived until you've surfed cables high in the air, or ridden a graceful airship through the clouds. There are stunning effects on display when you use magic in combat, summoning gigantic monsters, fire-columns and more to devastate your foes. One new element is voice acting. The innovation yields predictably mixed results: it's wonderful to have spoken dialogue rather than subtitles, but as with most games translated from Japanese, the acting is mediocre and sometimes unintentionally hilarious. Still, the game's new graphics engine and solid gameplay are sure to please fans of the series waiting to see what Square has in store for them. While Final Fantasy X doesn't offer much innovation, it also doesn't disappoint. And fortunately, with Final Fantasy XI already in development, the title is still a misnomer. --Andrew S Bub
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 Very enjoyable July 16, 2008
Mr. D. Joseph (UK)
I wouldn't say this is the best rpg out there, as there are a whole host of better ones, even on the PS1, but I do have to say, this is one of the good ones.
Although I was a bit put off at first at the change of graphical gameplay (even though nearly all games of this kind have gone this way now), but after playing for about half an hour, I soon got used to the new style, and was impressed.
This game does not let any other FF game down, not one bit. And, if you are looking for an enjoyable rpg, that is easy to get into, and with a good storyline, then give this one a try. At the price you can pick it up for now, it's a steal.
 Maybe I bought a DVD by mistake...? July 15, 2008
Bebe Belisma (UK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Apparently this is a game?
Well I must say it is one of the worst 'games',I have ever played in my life!
After hearing SO many people raving about the FF series,I decided to buy my very first one to see what all the fuss is about.
And what did I get?
Cut scene after Cut scene,then a little bit of walking,then a cut scene and that's it!
This is supposed to be a GAME not a film!
If the creatures wanted to show off their graphics(which are brilliant) then why didn't they make a movie?
And the worst thing?
You can't skip ANY of these cut scenes,if you could this 'game' wouldn't be so bad.
The fact that you have to keep stopping every 5 steps to watch a cut scene makes it practically IMPOSSIBLE to get into this game!
I really have absolutely NO idea why so many people love these games.
The only reason this game deserves one star and not none is the fact that the graphics are so good,but apart from them,there are no pros to this game,only cons!
And I feel like I have been conned into buying a film and not a game!
A solid FF game but not the best. July 7, 2008
genejoke (uk)
I like this a lot and played it through twice. The graphics are very nice and the gameplay is final fantasy through and through. The plot is much the same as most FF games, nice enough with a fair few twists and tragedies. However the game is not as varied in design or as free roaming as some earlier FF games which seems a bit of a let down. Still a fine game if you like Jap RPGs.
 Best. Game. Ever.... April 24, 2008
Jack Walker (Lancashire, UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
...and I'm not even just saying that: Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu voted FFX as the best game of all time, closely followed by FFVII. It is certainly my favourite game and even after seven years I still find myself captivated by the lush scenery and sweeping vistas. As far as I'm concerned, this was a breakthrough game displaying what could really be done with a good graphics engine and a colossal team of people and I didn't see anything with such impressive visuals until FFXII, and I still felt disappointed by the 'town. desert. town. desert' monotony of that. The characters are a creation of genius, each with their own engaging background and individual personalities, and I found myself empathising deeply with them as they faced their various hardships: Chappu's death, Home's destruction, Yuna's father. The story begins with star Blitzballer (Blitzball being the underwater sport of choice in Spira) Tidus, who's hometown of Zanarkand is ravaged by an evil entity dubbed Sin. He is transported by Sin to a far-away world where he meets Wakka, Lulu, Kimahri, Yuna, Rikku and Auron (though he already knows Auron...kind of) who are all living in Spira, a world controlled by the Yevonites, followers of an ancient religion, focused on removing Sin from the world. The story follows Yuna and her guardians on her quest to destroy Sin and become High Summoner. Not all goes to plan, however, and as the twists and turns of the plot begin to unravel the game really begins to shine, dealing with subtle yet controversial issues about religion and the thirst for power. The voice acting is sometimes frustrating (one incident on Mt. Gagazet leaps to mind: "with Yuna by my side" - this sounds false and as though it was sped up to fit the lip synching, but the score is beautiful and really becomes noticeable during the lake scene in the Macalania woods. The game is huge, and the replay value is undeniable: this is my seventh time playing through it and I'm still finding new things with which to entertain myself. I recently turned it on and went to a save game from about a year ago which is listed as being 105 hours into the game, and my characters still didn't have over 7000 HP (the maximum being 99999 if all stats are maxed) in this particular game I was taking my time and trying to do all of the side-quests, so it is possible to complete it in around 50 hours, all of which are filled with engaging story and beautiful scenery guaranteed to keep you enthralled. The end. Oh my God, the end. I actually cried. I'm not ashamed to say that. After having spent well over 150 hours getting to know and love my characters and then watching it all come to an end in one of the most emotionally charged endings ever, I simply couldn't stop myself from overflowing. Amazing. I have managed to break two out of my three copies from playing them too much, and I don't regret a second. If it isn't already on your shelf then you should hurry up and put it there. It will be the wisest purchase you'll ever make, and I can almost guarantee that you won't regret buying it.
The Voices are here March 22, 2008
Mr. J. F. Clarke (England)
A breakthrough? nahh the voices are alright, but once again Square have provided us all with a truly epic story. With the piss poor final fantasy 9 in the past, Square had to redeem themselves, and loose the childish look they had gained, and they did it here with FFX, they characters are probably what appeals to most, as the main roles are teenagers... but i highly doubt any guy would want to be Tidus.. anyway lets get to some core facts.
Graphics - 10 - for its time it was, and the FMV's still leave us in visual awe
Music - 10 - Nobuo Uematsu cannot produce a bad soundtrack FACT
Story - 9 - magical, and with touches from society, such as religion
Gameplay - 9 - The battle system has been kept, but time is no longer an issue. Tactical
Overall - 10 - a Beautiful game that cannot be ignored by its huge fanbase.
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