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 86 ratings with 9 reviews)
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
It IS the true sequel to Final Fantasy X!
The Good
First off, the concert at the beginning blew me mind away! I never expected that. On graphics were as good if not better than its predecesor. I'm glad the turn based battle system is back and learning skills while you battle is back and better than ever. Storyline was predictible, but still fun. I've already gotten 27% through the game and I only had the game for 3 days! The treasure spheres are like mini movies which are fun except for the one were Tidus is in that cage.
The Bad
Not much. The only thing is that they only added a few new places to visit and blitzball is gone so far. A lot of things have changed since FFX. Yuna has lost her summoning ability which I thought was the coolest part about her.
The Bottom Line
Get it! If your a Final Fantasy fan and you don't have it, smack yourself in the face! If your not a FF fan, then buy it and become one because this game pushes your PS2 abilities to the max!
PlayStation 2 · by Exodia85 (2145) · 2003
First Final Fantasy sequel is a smash
The Good
The music score was outstanding, the graphics rocked, and the story hit home.
The Bad
Some scenes' animation sucked.
The Bottom Line
The world of Spira comes alive again, with familiar faces popping up everywhere. Follow Yuna, Rikku, and Paine on their quest as sphere hunters. Who is the man in the sphere Kimahri found on Gagazet? How does Paine know Gippal, Nooj, and Baralai? And what is Vegnagun?
PlayStation 2 · by Regina Stanley (1) · 2004
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)
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Wikipedia: Final Fantasy X-2
Information about Final Fantasy X-2 at Wikipedia
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Game added March 27, 2003. Last modified January 11, 2024.