Final Fantasy X | X-2: HD Remaster

The Good
(Rick is sitting in his lab, tinkering with his gadgets. Morty walks in.)

Morty: Hey, Rick! Have you played FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster yet? It's really good!

Rick: Oh, Morty. Don't get your hopes up. It's just another remaster of some old games. Nothing special.

Morty: What do you mean, Rick? It's got great graphics and a cool story.

Rick: Sure, Morty. Great graphics. But that doesn't make it a good game. It's just a coat of paint over some outdated mechanics. And the story? Don't even get me started on that. It's your typical JRPG nonsense. Overly melodramatic, filled with cliches and plot holes.

Morty: But Rick, the characters are so cool! Tidus is a great protagonist and Yuna is really interesting!

Rick: (scoffs) Tidus? That whiny, entitled brat? And Yuna, the naive priestess who needs saving every five seconds? Give me a break, Morty. They're just two-dimensional anime stereotypes.

Morty: But what about the gameplay? It's so fun!

Rick: Fun? Morty, you're easily amused. The gameplay is just a series of turn-based battles with some clunky mechanics. And let's not forget the tedious mini-games that take you out of the main story.

Morty: (deflated) Oh. I guess I didn't think about that.

Rick: Of course you didn't, Morty. You're too busy being swept up in the hype. Maybe find something that challenges your mind and your reflexes. Something that doesn't rely on nostalgia and pretty graphics to sell copies.

Morty: Uhh, so what do you recommend, Rick?

Rick: For you, Morty? Probably Fortnite. ~sluuurp~

Anyway, that was unnecessary.

FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster is a total blast from the past. As a huge fan of the original games, I was pumped to dive back into Spira and relive the story of Tidus and Yuna. And let me tell you, the HD remaster does not disappoint.

The updated visuals bring the world of Spira to life in a whole new way, and it's amazing to see all the characters and environments in such vivid detail. But it's not just the graphics that make this remaster so great. The gameplay is just as fun and addictive as ever, and I found myself getting lost in the story for hours on end.

The Bad
Of course, there are a few minor gripes I have with the game. Some of the voice acting can be a bit cheesy at times, and the pacing of the story can feel a little slow in parts. But overall, these are just minor nitpicks that don't detract from the overall experience.

The Bottom Line
All in all, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster is a must-play for any fan of the series. The updated graphics and addictive gameplay make it well worth the price of admission, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for a classic RPG with a modern twist, this is the game for you. Alternatively, if you were a fan of its original release - this is an awesome way to re-experience it.

Plus - blitzball. =D