Final Fantasy X-2
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Final Fantasy X-2 is the first direct sequel in the history of the series. The events of the game take place two years after Yuna and her guardians defeated Sin in Final Fantasy X, and peace was restored in Spira. The Yevon religion has all but disappeared, and two political factions begin to compete for dominance: the Youth League, led by Mevyn Nooj, and the New Yevon Party, led by Praetor Baralai. Meanwhile, Yuna's cousin Rikku finds a strange sphere that mysteriously shows an image resembling Tidus, Yuna's one and only love. Rikku brings the sphere to Yuna. Determined to discover the truth behind the mystery, Yuna organizes a journey of "sphere-hunting", to collect more spheres scattered around the world and perhaps find Tidus.
The sequel brings back the ATB (active time battle) system, which was replaced by turn-based combat in its immediate predecessor. The battles develop at a somewhat quicker pace than earlier games in the series, with more emphasis on quick decision and timing. The player can control only three characters throughout the game, all of them female: Yuna and her friends Rikku and Paine. The job system similar to that of Final Fantasy V is featured, with the possibility to learn various abilities and customize character classes. Limited jumping and climbing are now possible in certain locations. The game's structure is less linear than in most other games belonging to the genre. Though there is only one way to advance through the main story, the player can opt to visit most other locations early in the game, since the airship is available already at that stage.
Spellings
- ファイナルファンタジーＸ－２ - Japanese spelling
- 最终幻想X-2 (Zui Zhong Huanxiang X-2) - Chinese spelling (simplified)
Groups +
- Console Generation Exclusives: PlayStation 2
- Fantasy creatures: Dragons
- Final Fantasy games
- Final Fantasy series
- Final Fantasy X series
- Game feature: Original theme song
- Gameplay feature: Multiple endings
- Gameplay feature: New Game+
- PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits releases
- PlayStation 2 Platinum Range releases
- Protagonist: Female
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Credits (PlayStation 2 version)
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Reviews
Critics
Average score: 81% (based on 36 ratings)
Players
Average score: 3.1 out of 5 (based on 85 ratings with 9 reviews)
A Final Fantasy no matter what they say
The Good
- Cool battlesystem
- a deep storyline
- a quite non-linear form of Final Fantasy (finally)
- plenty of side-quests
- New Game+
The Bad
- bad voice acting
- stupid music (except for a few)
- gets tedious nearing the end
- very ridiculous and tough minigames
The Bottom Line
This game is a great game. Just beware that many parts of this game are either ridiculous, tedious or just plain dumb. But if you're very good at ignoring things, then this is the best game you'll probably get your hands on.
PlayStation 2 · by Paec Djinn (6) · 2004
The Good
The game's story and playability are phenomenal, and it has the ability to consume hours on end of my time. Also, since RPGs are my preferred genre, I have an almost instinctual appreciation for this game.
The Bad
On the other hand, I found that the ATB (Active Time Battle) system was a little too hard to adjust to. RPGs should either be turn-based or real-time when it comes to battle, not some weird combination of the two.
The Bottom Line
This game is good, but if you don't like variations and changes, then this may not be the game for you.
PlayStation 2 · by lord of daedra (62) · 2007
The Good
I like Square Enix's attempt to create a real sequel to a Final Fantasy game and in a way they succeeded. Compared to FFX, the story is very light-hearted which usually what RPGs aren't. They reunite us with old characters like Wakka, Lulu and Kimahri and introduce us to new ones like Gippal, Nooj and Baralai. As far as graphics go Square Enix is numero uno with pushing the PS2 with its CGI. The new dressphere battle system is similar to the job system in Final Fantasy III but each job has its own specific skills which is kinda cool.
The Bad
Where Final Fantasy X-2 excels in some areas, there are setbacks in many other areas. Square Enix got really lazy and just used the entire Spira world again instead of creating new worlds to explore therefore losing the mystique created by its predecessor. The music is my second complaint. I love collecting game soundtracks and while I wanted to enjoy the music, a lot of it was just plain annoying, especially LeBlanc's theme song and the Celsuis theme. Next, is the story process itself. Its mission based gameplay is a different way of going through it. But around Chapter 3 it starts feeling like a chore than an adventure. Its also ridiculous to get 100 percent to get the best ending. With a mods to the game, most notably a deeper storyline, increased difficulty, eliminating "missions", more playable characters and not even including LeBlanc this would have been another classic. Instead its another so-so RPG.
The Bottom Line
For those who have to finish the two-parter, its a buy. Even people who bought Final Fantasy X shouldn't purchase just to preserve the memories of the classic 2001 RPG. General RPG fans shouldn't even touch this one.
PlayStation 2 · by Jacob Gens (1115) · 2008
Trivia
Characters
If you look more carefully at Yuna's face, you'll notice her eyes are different, one eye is blue and the other is green with a swirl pattern on the iris. Her eyes are like that because she is half Al Bhed. If you notice Rikku's eyes, they are both green with swirl patterns because she is a full-blooded Al Bhed.
Development
Squaresoft originally planned to make two spin off titles to Final Fantasy X. One was to be focused on Yuna, and the other on Rikku. However, that idea was scrapped, and both characters play a central role in this game.
Music
Kumi Koda did the motion-acting for the opening. In the Japanese version of the game, she sang the theme song and voiced the character Lenne.
Story
Final Fantasy X-2 is the first Final Fantasy game to continue a storyline from a previous Final Fantasy game.
Version differences
There are two FMVs that are sort of like concerts, one where Real Emotion song is sang (intro) and one called 1000 Words (1000 no kotoba for Japanese version). US version, of course, dubbed even the songs, but there's much more to it. Seems like SquareSoft changed the FMVs for US market as well. In 1000 Words FMV you will notice that Yuna and Len are singing together and you'll see more of Len singing, whereas in Japanese version you can only see Yuna shifting to Len and vice-versa.
Video collections
SquareSoft released on July 16, 2003, a set of three separate CD/DVD combos called Final Fantasy X-2 Vocal Collection (name), where (name) stands for either YUNA, RIKKU, or PAINE. Each of double-cases holds CD with two vocal as well as instrumental version of FFX-2 songs, that in the game appear only as instrumental tracks, and a DVD that is comprised of a music video of first song from the CD, an interview with the singer (voice-actress for original Japanese game version), and a theme trailer for each of the three main female protagonists. In addition to that, each case holds manuals that contain full lyrics, once fully opened form a smaller version of poster with pre-rendered picture of Yuna, Paine, and Rikku. The contents of each CD/DVD is next...
FINAL FANTASY X-2 Vocal Collection PAINE
-- Megumi Toyoguchi -- * CD-ROM + Nemuru Omoi + Misty Eyed + Nemuru Omoi (instrumental) + Misty Eyed (instrumental) * DVD-ROM * "Nemuru Omoi" music video * interview with Megumi Toyoguchi * Final Fantasy X-2 Special Movie - PAINE Version
FINAL FANTASY X-2 Vocal Collection RIKKU
-- Marika Matsumoto -- * CD-ROM * Hadashi no Kiseki * Without You * Hadashi no Kiseki (instrumental) * Without You (instrumental)
- DVD-ROM
- "Hadashi no Kiseki" music video
- interview with Marika Matsumoto
- Final Fantasy X-2 Special Movie - RIKKU Version
FINAL FANTASY X-2 Vocal Collection YUNA
-- Mayuko Aoki -- * CD-ROM * Kimi e * Morning Glow * Kimi e (instrumental) * Morning Glow (instrumental)
- DVD-ROM
- "Kimi e" music video
- interview with Mayuko Aoki
- Final Fantasy X-2 Special Movie - YUNA Version
Awards
- GameSpy
- 2003 – PS2 Game of the Year (Readers' Vote)
Information also contributed by Alan Smithee and Tiago Jacques
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Game added March 27, 2003. Last modified January 11, 2024.