Final Fantasy X
SCORE: 60
The big joke in the video game industry is how the Final Fantasy
games are never final. The fact that this series has made it to number
ten (kept in Roman numerals) is a reminder to players how un-final,
Final Fantasy games really are. The big knock against Square Enix is
that the Final Fantasy games have been the same story in all their
games. A small group of rebels is going up against a corrupt government
that has an evil controlling it. Final Fantasy X deviates from this a
little bit. In the world of Spira, summoners go on a pilgrimage in order
to save the world from the great monster Sin. The people believe if they
stop using machines, and atone they will be able to get rid of Sin. The
church of Yevon (what the people worship in this game) is what is giving
these people these beliefs.
Graphically this game was one of the best when it was released. There
is awesome details, and the CGI movie scenes are still very nice to
behold. Unfortunately there is a dark side to these graphics, as most of
the female characters dress very seductively. Also most of the women are
busting out of their skimpy costumes, or their costumes are skin tight.
Dead people are also allowed to continue on in this game, and one of the
bad guys takes forever to finally get rid of (since death does not deter
him).
The sounds in game are top notch. The music is at the quality of an
orchestra. Different areas are themed quite well in the musical
department as well. There is an issue with language in this game, as
some of the more colorful adjectives are offensive.
Final Fantasy X does an amazing job of giving the player a lot of
side quests, and items to unearth. Role playing games give the player
more time with the game, but little to reason to replay it. The sphere
grid leveling up system is very nicely done. In fact opening certain
locks and having players learn each others skills was a real treat. This
game is on the Greatest Hits which means it can be found for under
twenty dollars. This reviewer has a hard time falling on either side of
whether it is worth the money or not. The offensive material is the main
thing that keeps this reviewer from saying it is worth the money.
The controls are quick, and responsive. There is some issues with the
static camera in some areas, which caused vision problems. Commands are
given to the characters and they enact them. The summoning of monsters
to fight for the party was troublesome. As was the magic used in this
game.
Near the beginning of the game the role of the summoner is explained.
Yuna (the summoner) sends the dead to the Farplane (the afterlife in
this game). These were the most troublesome scenes in the game. Another
problem is the church of Yevon is lying to the people. Square Enix could
not seem to go away from this attack on the church, and this reviewer
was bothered deeply by it. There really was no point to have the women
wearing hardly any clothing. On the good side of things, the unrealized
love between Tidus, and Yuna was handled nicely. There was also an
interesting concept about a person being a dream, and the cost of
sacrifices.
-Working Man Gamer
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 64%
Replay/Extras: 62%
Gameplay: 60%
Family Friendly Factor: 54%
System: Playstation 2
Publisher: Square Enix
Rating: 'T' for Teen
{Blood, Violence}
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