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Square/Enix surprised me with such a great sequel

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 101 / 114
Date: February 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have to admit that when I first heard that Square was going to make a sequel to one of it's FF games that I was a little skeptical. I had even more doubts when I found out that Tidus was absent from the game and Yuna had taken over as the main character. I bought the game anyway and decided to give it a chance. Here's what I thought:

This game ties in so much with the origanal FFX. Trust me, if you didn't play the original FFX all the way through then you'll be lost in this game. It's amazing how Sqare made the events from FFX tie into this game so much.

Now for the battle system. As you already know, the battle system changes on each Final Fantasy game. On this one the characters use dresspheres (jobs) and they can change jobs during the battle. The combat is non-linear, which means multiple characters can attack all at once to increase damage. There's no more attack-be attacked-attack patterns. Another huge difference is the absence of aeons (remember they were destroyed at the end of FFX). Believe me, once you get into the game you won't mind there not being any aeons. The ATB system has also been brought back to FFX-2.

As for the storyline I have to honestly say that it's incredible. Almost as good as FF8 and FF7. Yuna becomes a sphere hunter and on a journey to find Tidus. The great thing about the story of this game is that so many different things can happen depending on what decisions you make. In Chapter 2 of the game you will make a decision that will determine most of the events to occur in the rest of the game. There's also a completion percentage in the game and you can view various endings depending on how much of the game you completed.

As for the sound, it's slightly above average. It's not as good as FF7-10 but it's not nearly as horrible as FFTA. Some of the tunes are nice while others are annoying.

The replayability of this game is one of its biggest assets. This game is designed so that different events occur depending on the decisions you make. You can play the game more than once to experience different outcomes. This game also lets you start a "New Game Plus". This means that you can carry over the items, gil, accesories, dresspheres, abilities, etc. that you had in your first game. Oh yeah your levels don't carry over to your new game, so don't think you're going to get god-like characters that easily. I've beaten it once and I'm definitely playing it again to get all the things I missed in my first game.

The sidequests/mini-games in FFX-2 are immense. This game has more mini-games than ANY other FF title before. That adds a lot to the overall plot of the game and this game has a challenging 100-floor dungeon called Via Infinito for veteran FF players. Believe me this place IS A REAL CHALLENGE. I still have yet to beat it. There's so many various rewards and great accesories to be acquired by doing the sidequests.

Overall this is a great game. I saw some of the other 1 sentence reviews where people said this game sucks because Tidus isn't here. You can tell that they obviously haven't played the game and show their ignorance with those simple-minded reviews. I recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of RPG games. Also you need to play FFX if you haven't already or else you'll be confused with this game.

Final Fantasy X-2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 44 / 53
Date: March 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

WOO! "FFX-2" has been bumped up from November 3 to October 18 AND I get to write the first review for it!! Well, needless to say, this is going to be one of the best "FF" games ever. For all of you "die-hard" fans out there who have been living under a rock for the past six months, here's a short synopsis:

The game takes place two years after (surprise!) Sin is defeated in a time called the "Eternal Nagi," or Eternal Calm. Yuna, Wakka, and Lulu have gone back to Besaid Island, Yuna is very famous (naturally), and Wakka and Lulu got married and are about to have a baby (YAY!). One day, Rikku stops by the Island and gives Yuna a mysterious sphere that pictures someone who looks just like Tidus! Now, Yuna has made it her mission to find her lost love. Both she and Rikku get some new ... clothes so that no one will recognize them because Yuna is so famous (and I guess Rikku is too; after all, she WAS Yuna's guardian!). A new, mysterious girl named Paine (pronounced "Pine") also joins their quest, which turns out to be a lot bigger then they expected...

As you can already see, this game is simply amazing! In addition to this great storyline, the battle system has been totally redefined, you can choose from over 10 different job classes during battle, AND there's a brand new Al-Bhed airship called "Celsius" that can take you anywhere in Spira right from the beginning of the game! Make sure that you all get this on October 18-or at least reserve it right here, right now!

FINAL FANTASY X-2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 30 / 34
Date: March 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

WOW. First off, I got my hands on the version from Japan, and wow. It's increadable. The story is well written and extrememly envolving. Yes it is a direct sequal to X which happends to be the first time Square has ever made a "real" sequal to another Final Fantasy game ever. I totaly am enjoying this game, and with the help of a translator I do understand what's going on. But I totaly suggest waiting untill to appropriate version for your language comes out.

This game again has Amazingly beautiful graphics, as well as another great musical score. The new battle system is astounding, allowing you to change abbilities in mid battle. Black mage - Knight, White Sorcerer - Black mage, etc. There are even a few new types of classes. Which you will have to explore.

I totaly recomend this game to any one who enjoyed FFX. As well as those who haven't. This game is set up in a way that even my little sister, who only saw me play FFX can figure out how to play.

A+ 10.5+ 100% what ever you want to call it that what It deserves.

Final Fantasy X-2, a New Reality in Final Fantasy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 31
Date: March 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Fans have been asking for this forever. This new reality for the Final Fantasy series has already shipped 1.8 million copies since March 13, 2003 in Japan and counting. This wonderful idea is scheduled to be released here in the United States on October 18, 2003.

After seeing a sphere containing Tidus trapped in some mysterious location, Yuna embarks on a quest to rescue him (hinted at in Final Fantasy X International) along with Rikku while they try to maintain peace in Spira. The new characters in the story include Paine, and Nooj who are leaders of rival factions that sprung up after Sin's demise. Wakka and Lulu are now married and Lulu is pregnant. In addition, details on a new pair of lovers, Lenne (a songstress who looks somewhat like Yuna) and a man looking surprisingly like...Tidus (although his name is currently a mystery) have emerged! Is this relation an alternate reality of Yuna and Tidus?

This new installment in the Final Fantasy series combines the new result plate system (like the job system, the main characters can change their appearance and skills by using dress-up spheres), stellar graphics (as in Final Fantasy X), amazing music (an enchanting single performed by Koda Kumi entitled Real Emotion) and a wonderful story line, an obvious trademark of Squaresoft. New jobs in Final Fantasy X-2 include the Songstress, Trainer, Dark Gunner, Dark Knight, Black Mage, and White Mage all of which have innate abilities which can be used by the main characters (Yuna, Rikku, and Paine).

Square is obviously making a sequel of their most popular game (taking into account unit sales) as a test to see whether it proves profitable or not. We, the fans, must unite and prove that is it quite lucrative. By doing this, we can look forward to multiple sequels of wonderful Square games such as Final Fantasy VI, VII, VIII, and Tactics. Aren't you anxious to see what happened to Terra, Aeris, Cloud, Squall, Rinoa, and Ramza? With the approach of the Square/Enix merger we may soon see crossovers between Final Fantasy games and maybe even with Dragon Quest games! The future of RPGs looks bright with this first installment of hope. It looks like a new tide of masterpieces is on the horizon. Ride the wave with Final Fantasy X-2 and help keep the Final Fantasy sequels a reality!!

final fantasy x-2 is hounorable

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 52 / 75
Date: November 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a great addition to Final Fantasy Series. The graphics have improved. You only use 3 chracters in this game who are Yuna, Rikku, and Paine. The story is great with them finding out the mystery of all the spheres they collect. I like the fast pace turn base rpg system. It seems a bit faster than in other final fantasies I have played before. The cinemas are great too because Yuna and Rikku sometimes act like they are little girls which makes it funny. So when the game comes out in america, definitley buy it! I kinda wish I would have waited for the english version because I can't read japanese very well so it gets kinda frustrated, but not to worry I keep making progress! The downfall to the game might probably be the terrible english voice-overs. In FFX, the voice acting was terrible. I like how japanese people put so much feeling into their voice-overs. If you can understand japanese well and can read at a high level of it, then buy the japanese version. It will be more enjoyable. I have to admit that they use a rather complex japanese vocabulary. If I can make it through you'll be able to so.... Overall, this game will be a hit.

Final Fantasy X-2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 20
Date: November 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Final Fantasy X-2 is a brand new world in the beloved series. While it is based on, and set in, FFX's world of Spira and containing the core characters of Yuna & Rikku, and a plethora of the supporting characters seen previously, it as much different as it is similar.

Some 2 years have passed since Yuna, Wakka, Sir Auron, Rikku, Kimahri & our lost dream (and Yuna's love,) Tidus defeated Sin to bring the eternal calm. For anyone that hasn't played and beaten X, it's a good idea to pick up a copy and play it through first simply because X-2 doesn't give you a lot of backstory, instead alludes to things and moves forward.

Storyline:
Yuna is now a Sphere Hunter with the Gullwings and travels with her cousin Rikku and a brash new character, the Gothic female Paine. Rikku arrived on the Isle of Besaid and gave Yuna a sphere containing a video of someone that looks like Tidus trapped for trying to use some kind of weapon. I can't elaborate more or I would spoil most of the adventure. So, Y. P. R. (as they call themselves) are hunting every sphere in Spira trying to find out just who this is. Along the way, they are constantly hounded by the Leblanc Syndicate (another Sphere Hunter group) and the rise of New Yevon. If X's tagline was "This is my story," (meaning Tidus,) than the tagline for X-2 is appropriate as "This is Yuna's story." In fact, it is a deep story as I have come to find out and far moreso than the brief synopsis by Square-Enix. (This is a good thing.)

Graphics:
The same source code was used for many of different area's seen in FFX, but have been tweaked and updated to bring the world of Spira 2 years forward. Some area's look exactly the same, however, with new people and places to explore. Graphically, FF X-2 is better looking and superior to X because of these added elements.

Graphics II:
The character models are sharp and gorgeous. The speech to mouth movement has been overhauled and plays out smoothly. You'll notice the incredible graphics while in battle and especially while changing dressspheres.

Gameplay:
This is where X-2 differs so much from FFX. Instead of the linear world of moving from place to place, you now have a beautiful airship to roam wherever you want to, when ever you want to. In short, you can play this game any way you want too as there's no preset way to go. The world map has returned and with your airship you pick where you want to go instead of waiting until deep into the game to acquire the ship (as was the case in previous FF titles.) Also, instead of one defined mini-game, like Blitzball & Tetra Master, there are many (sorta like the things you could do at the Gold Saucer in FFVII.)

Gameplay II:
Ah, the battle scheme. It is easy, and it is tough. ATB, "Active Time Battle," seen in Final Fantasy IX has returned and you can change job classes in the middle of battle. Be careful however, changing classes in a tough fight could leave your party vanquished. Gone is the usual fight stance and style where one party stays on one side and the fiend on the other. X-2 presents the battle in a realistic form. You may surround the fiends once, or they may surround you. Also, I can't leave out the mentioning of the "Chain Attack," a cool feature done in other games and now bringing a great strategy to FF's turn-based battle system. (You'll notice in X-2, that it doesn't as heavily rely on turn-based as previous FF's and could be an Action RPG like Summoner 2 if was loosened any further.) Again, a good thing.

Sound:
The voice acting is suberb by the same cast as the original. The music is upbeat and lively and bear's no, and I mean NO, resemblence to Nobuo Uematsu's awesome scores and themes. This may be the games only drawback and is sorely missed, at least by me.

Overall:
X-2 is presented as a game in itself with ties to X. The mission-based gameplay, free roaming world and familiar meetings make the game an incredible RPG. Square-Enix has outdone itself. Don't expect to be replaying FFX, this is a forward-driven, exceptional new chapter as much as a sequel.

Note:
I have left a lot out in this review, simply because to divulge too much would be to give away spoilers. There is something at every turn in the game that is new and connecting the 2 games.

A Final Fantasy Fan's Dream

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 96 / 181
Date: May 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you love final fantasy games and especially liked FFX, you will not want this game. In fact, you will NEED THIS GAME. There are so many more features that FFX didn't have to offer. It makes me wonder how a game could get any more fun than FFX. That is why I have to get this game, I'm not even going to read reviews. I'm just going to snatch it up right away no matter what. There will be a JOB SYSTEM!!! You can choose your party members and have them be whatever class you want!! I'm pretty sure it's like FFV's job system, with more classes. If you loved FFX's music wait until you hear X-2's. Graphics are as great as ever, and FFX graphics were the best I have ever seen on PS2. Some things look so real I thought I was watching a movie for a sec. If you've never bothered to play FFX, you really need to play it. The storylines of both games are INCREDIBLE. X-2 is the first FF sequal so far. The storyline continues as it left off on FFX, amazing as is gets. I can't wait until it's release later this year. You should still get this game even if you feel like FFX isn't that great since it's different. If you truly love FF games you will get this. This RPG is probably going to be one of the best. Must buy A+

Great RPG!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 39 / 60
Date: July 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a great addition to Final Fantasy Series. The graphics have improved. You only use 3 chracters in this game who are Yuna, Rikku, and Paine. The story is great with them finding out the mystery of all the spheres they collect. I like the fast pace turn base rpg system. It seems a bit faster than in other final fantasies I have played before. The cinemas are great too because Yuna and Rikku sometimes act like they are little girls which makes it funny. So when the game comes out in america, definitley buy it! I kinda wish I would have waited for the english version because I can't read japanese very well so it gets kinda frustrated, but not to worry I keep making progress! The downfall to the game might probably be the terrible english voice-overs. In FFX, the voice acting was terrible. I like how japanese people put so much feeling into their voice-overs. If you can understand japanese well and can read at a high level of it, then buy the japanese version. It will be more enjoyable. I have to admit that they use a rather complex japanese vocabulary. If I can make it through you'll be able to so.... Overall, this game will be a hit.

FFX-2 Game Preview

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 22 / 29
Date: April 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

After nearly 15 or so years ago, when the first Final Fantasy was produced, I have to say that Squaresoft has definitely made its mark on the rest of the gaming industry. The Final Fantasy stories have depth, texture and a wonderful script and story line, not to mention excellent gameplay and intrigue. I have played this series for years now, and I have to say that the culminating point was reached when the historic Final Fantasy X came out. The graphics were stunning, the music was beautiful and the storyline and script was excellent. Now, after two years of the defeat of Sin, Yuna has finally reembarked on a new journey to find her long lost love. The new Sphere Plate design gets its kick from FF Tactics, but has a whole new flow. I bet that every gamer in America is waiting to get their hands on this revolutionary sequel (including myself). Kick back, relax, and enjoy the best sequel since Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Enough said.

Don't be fooled, this is a sequel worth playing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: January 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I had my doubts about Final Fantasy X-2 when I first saw it was being released. Final Fantasy X had created some wonderful and memorable characters and now here were two of them dressed in practically nothing, as they travelled around Spira looking for spheres. But I decided to give the game a try.

It turns out that X-2 is a wonderful game that stays true to the characters and the world of Final Fantasy X. It's two years later and new tensions are forming in Yuna's Eternal Calm. New Yevon, the Youth League, and the Machine Faction are all politcal rivals that are pulling Spira apart. During this time, Yuna has left the quiet life of Besaid to become a sphere hunter on the small chance that she may learn something about Tidus's whereabouts. As she travels around Spira with her friends Rikku and Paine, we get to see old friends, familiar faces, and just what has happened to Spira in the past two years.

While Rikku and Yuna may look different, these are actually the same characters we know from FFX. Yuna's simply had a chance to live her life knowing that she won't have to sacrifice herself for Spira. She certainly isn't as subdued as in the previous game. She's become a much stronger person who, though she remains endlessly involved in Spira's welfare, makes choices for herself. She does a lot of reflecting throughout the game, on what she had to do in the past and what she wants to do with her life now. I really liked getting to see a Final Fantasy character develop this way. So often in Final Fantasies, we end with the world saved from destruction and the characets flying off into the sunset. What happens after that? How do they go on with their lives? X-2 actually explores what happens to a summoner when there's nothing left to summon. Sometimes they become a cheap tourist attraction (if you play the game, you'll see who this is), and other times they pick themselves up and move on.

As for gameplay, the battle system is different from other Final Fantasies. I liked playing the active battle system, and seeing a slightly more realistic battle (if you count changing dresses in battle and killing things like seed-spitting plants and one-eyed bats as realistic). And while people are making a big fuss about the Dress spheres, it's really the same thing as the Job system, which has been used in other games such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy V. It's much more personalized for each character, so that each job comes with specific sayings and moves.

As for the way the characters dress, I feel that a lot of the clothing used in the ads for X2 were picked specifically because they were more revealing. Not every outfit is like the thief's miniskirt and bikini top! In fact, some of the outfits are very traditional for Final Fantasy (such as the White and Black Mage).

The game also has a nonlinear storyline, which means you get to choose when and where you visit. Each area comes with a series of missions to complete and a percentage rating. The percentage you complete factors into the ending you get to see. Don't let the game fool you at the start... it's very difficult to get 100% for the perfect ending. This means you can play the game several times over without the same outcome. I'm already starting on the game a second time and finding all sorts of missions I missed.

So please don't judge X2 before giving it a try. Go out, rent a copy, and enjoy! Then go buy it. And if you're worried that the game is to "girly".... get over it!!! It's about time there were some mainstream games that targeted women without having to be about shopping at the mall or becoming a princess. Final Fantasy X2 has great characters, beautiful graphics, a fun battle system, and a wonderful plot.

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