Fainaru fantajî X (2001) (VG)

Writer:

Kazushige Nojima (scenario)

Release Date:

18 December 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi | Sport | Thriller

Tagline:

The Spiral of Death...

Plot:

In a world ruled by religion, technology appears and tries to destroy the religion of the world of Spire. But a powerful force emerges and Tidus along with Yuna must stop the monster and find the mystery about Tidus' father.

Plot Keywords:

Sin | Summoner | Religion | Love | High Summoner

Cast

James Arnold Taylor	...	Tidus (voice: English version) (as James Taylor)
Hedy Burress	...	Yuna / Fayth (Anima) (voice: English version)
John Di Maggio	...	Wakka / Kimahri Ronso (voice: English version) (as John DiMaggio)
Paula Tiso	...	Lulu (voice: English version)
Matt McKenzie	...	Auron (voice: English version)
Tara Strong	...	Rikku (voice: English version)
Alex Fernandez	...	Maester Seymour Guado (voice: English version)
Gregg Berger	...	Jecht (voice: English version)
Andrew Philpot	...	Lord Braska (voice: English version) (as Andy Philpot)
Michael McShane	...	Cid (voice: English version)
Roger Jackson	...	Maester Wen Kinoc / Fayth (Ixion) (voice: English version)
John DeMita	...	Luzzu / Barthello / Hypello / Graav (voice: English version)
Adam Paul	...	Gatta (voice: English version)
Candi Milo	...	Dona / Lucil / Pacce (voice: English version)
Julia Fletcher	...	Elma / Yunalesca (voice: English version)

Also Known As:

FFX (USA) (short title)
Final Fantasy 10 (USA) (alternative spelling)
Final Fantasy X (USA)
Final Fantasy X International (Japan) (reissue title)

Country:

Japan

Language:

English | Japanese

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | South Korea:All | USA:T

Company:

Square Company

Trivia:

Wakka is the only character in the game that can hit flying enemies in battle and attack physically from a long range.

Goofs:

Continuity: During the Blitzball games, when a player shoots the ball from very close to the goal, often times during the shots of the ball traveling towards the goal, the ball will be traveling from behind the player who shot the ball to begin with. Also if a player passes the ball a second or two before either halftime or the end of the match, the player will be shown throwing the ball, only to have the ball re-appear on the player's hand a second later.

Quotes:

Jecht: Hah! You got tall, but you're all bones! You eating right, boy?
[Tidus is silent. Rikku looks at him]
Jecht: You've really grown.
Tidus: Yeah, but you're still bigger.
Jecht: Well, I am Sin, you know.
Tidus: That's not funny.
[Jecht laughs]

Movie Connections:

Spin off Final Fantasy X-2 (2003) (VG)

Soundtrack:

The Hymn Of The Fayth

One of the best.

In a line of distinguished video games such as Final Fantasy, there are bound to be games that set a new standard for the series. Final Fantasy X does just that, becoming possibly the best game in the series since Final Fantasy VI.

Final Fantasy X brings the game series into a lot of new territory. It being the first FF game for the Playstation 2 console, the graphics are even more incredible than those in any game before it. It's also the first game in the series to use spoken dialogue. Each of the main characters has a distinctive voice. While the acting isn't top notch, it's easy to listen to most of the time and the voices fit the characters well. For a first attempt, Square did a fantastic job.

Changes to the way the game works came as well. Rather than a normal leveling system, in which characters become stronger in every category by gaining X amount of experience points, the stats of each character are improved through use of the new Sphere Grid system. Characters earn points to move around the grid and use spheres to activate points, allowing them to boost individual statistics, such as maximum hit points or magic defense, as well as learn new spells and abilities.

The player also has the option to switch characters in and out of battle at will. A welcome addition, now every character can get in on a fight and gain points to use on the Sphere Grid.

Last but not least, the storyline of Final Fantasy X is wonderful. The characters have definite personality, and the protagonist, Tidus, is a great character. Unlike past Final Fantasy heroes like Squall and Cloud, Tidus isn't a brooding, stoic person lacking in the emotional department. He's outgoing, adventurous, humorous and has a full range of emotions, making him feel more like the average guy rather than yet another tragic hero.

In short, Final Fantasy X is an excellent game and shouldn't be missed. Even if you've never played a role playing game before, it's easy to pick up and learn. Years from now, fans of the series will have many fond memories of this game.