Final Fantasy: Fab but never final (Final Fantasy X (PS2))

Member Name: bunnie1982

Product:	Final Fantasy X (PS2)
Date:	17/10/08 (20 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Addictive and repeat playable

Disadvantages: Addictive so you can sometimes be left playing into the early hours

Having been a HUGE fan of all the previous Final Fantasy games I couldn't wait to try this one out, especially as it was the first Final Fantasy game to be released for the Playstation 2, I certainly was not disappointed.

This game was released in 2001 and is set in the fantasy world of Spira, a world devastated by the rampaging force of Sin. This Final Fantasy is the first in the series to feature voice over actors for the main characters.

Final Fantasy 10 introduces the CTB battle system (Conditional Turn Based) This system pauses the game during the players turn and takes the pressure off selecting an action. Limit breaks appear in this game as Overdrive moves with each character having a unique Overdrive based around their ability.

During battle you can only control 3 players at once, however you can swap characters out based upon the skills you need in battle. Each character has a specialised ability:

Yuna - White Magic and Summoner
Rikku - Using and stealing items
Tidus - Uses time altering magic and is accurate
Wakka - Inflicts negative status and strikes flying monsters
Auron - Pierces enemies defences and has greatest strength
Kimarhi - Uses enemy skills
Lulu - Casts Black Magic

Final Fantasy 10 also intoduces both a basic and advanced sphere grid allowing you to customise your characters skills, however this is fully explained in game.

The summons in this game are known as Aeons which arrive and entirely replace the party, fighting in their place until the enemy has been slain or until you dismiss it. Aeons have their own stats, spells and overdrive moves. The player acquires a minimum of 5 aeons during the game and 3 aeons can be unlocked during sidequests.

As well as the main game there are many sidequests you can do including a monster arena.

My recommendation is play the game and see for yourself

Summary: One of the best games in the series!