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Game Over has done a review of Final Fantasy X (PS2 version, of course, since it is the only version out now). Their rating of 96% tells us that they loved it :-). Here's a bit about the gameplay for you:
Evolution of gameplay, not demeaning storyline, is one of the most important factors in the sequel of a game. Final Fantasy X has changed a bit from its predecessors starting from the change in the map system. No longer are you just roaming aimlessly on a large map trying to figure out where the game goes. Rather the game now puts you in a somewhat linear path which gears you to spend hours and hours immersed in the story rather than hours and hours searching for the next part of the story. The battle system has changed a bit in the sense of strategy. There isn’t any guessing anymore to which member will attack next, a column on the right side of the screen keeps the gamer informed of the change of attacking order from spell casters and bonus effects. This gives the gamer the ability to actually participate on the outcome of a battle more closely. Development of the characters are based on a “Sphere Grid” in which the direction that you decide to develop the character can be changed to your liking. For example a mage can actually become an efficient physical attacker. The Sphere Grid basically allows characters to obtain the attributes of the other characters in your party. Tag Team in a battle allows a party member to switch with another party member in the heat of battle so you don’t have to rely on proper allocation of party members as much during the game, again giving the player to chance to focus on strategy of battle then, “who should I put in my party before the battle begins.” The addition of Blitzball, a minigame accessible at savepoints, gives games a chance to earn bonuses in the game. Aeons (esper/guardian force) are summoned into battle to take the heat off the party and can be issued commands like any other characters. The numerous new features and evolutions gives this game the edge on its predecessors. |
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Final Fantasy X Review
