Sephex
01-31-2006, 01:07 AM
A couple of weeks ago, I played through FFX for the third time. I let everything sink in and I decided to review it once again. Let's see how this game has held up for four years. I'll break it down...like so:
Gameplay: I'll admit that I had the most fun with the game my third time around. I knew the tricks of the trade, and I also knew how to BS my way out of everything. I'm better with RPGs that let me see lots of info. That's when I ABUSE THE POWER. Despite that, I prefer the gold old ATB system and its many variations. Sure, it's fun to plan ahead, but I like to be put on the spot more. Also, the non-world map STILL makes me feel that I am on rails.
Graphics: Except for the FMVs, they didn't look as good as I remember. Sure, they look polished, but it's the little things that drive me crazy. When Tidus' character model is shown in game the necklace he wears seems glued to him, or it is part of his body (watch when he leans over during the conversation with Yuna on the boat that is headed towards Kilika--it drives me NUTS). Damn that necklace...
Music: Yeah, the score isn't as cool as past soundtracks, but a lot of the main themes rule. "To Zanarkand" is one of Uematsu's best tracks. It didn't really hit me untill after this playthrough. Better than I remembered.
Voice Acting: Why...does everyone...tal..k...like this? The voices aren't the problem, but whoever recorded and mixed them needs to be shot. There is no need to elaborate here. If you're not a FFX fanboy/girl, you know what I mean.
Story: Also better than I remembered. Yeah, there have been better RPG stories out there, and Square tried to go against the grain a bit and stray away for cliches. I like the ending for the sole fact that not everything was tied up in a nice package, which most FFs end up doing.
Overall: A good FF for me. Not bad. Not great. Just good. I'd say that it's around the middle of where I rank my FFs.
I'll be doing a rereview for FFIX in a couple of weeks if you liked this one.
Gameplay: I'll admit that I had the most fun with the game my third time around. I knew the tricks of the trade, and I also knew how to BS my way out of everything. I'm better with RPGs that let me see lots of info. That's when I ABUSE THE POWER. Despite that, I prefer the gold old ATB system and its many variations. Sure, it's fun to plan ahead, but I like to be put on the spot more. Also, the non-world map STILL makes me feel that I am on rails.
Graphics: Except for the FMVs, they didn't look as good as I remember. Sure, they look polished, but it's the little things that drive me crazy. When Tidus' character model is shown in game the necklace he wears seems glued to him, or it is part of his body (watch when he leans over during the conversation with Yuna on the boat that is headed towards Kilika--it drives me NUTS). Damn that necklace...
Music: Yeah, the score isn't as cool as past soundtracks, but a lot of the main themes rule. "To Zanarkand" is one of Uematsu's best tracks. It didn't really hit me untill after this playthrough. Better than I remembered.
Voice Acting: Why...does everyone...tal..k...like this? The voices aren't the problem, but whoever recorded and mixed them needs to be shot. There is no need to elaborate here. If you're not a FFX fanboy/girl, you know what I mean.
Story: Also better than I remembered. Yeah, there have been better RPG stories out there, and Square tried to go against the grain a bit and stray away for cliches. I like the ending for the sole fact that not everything was tied up in a nice package, which most FFs end up doing.
Overall: A good FF for me. Not bad. Not great. Just good. I'd say that it's around the middle of where I rank my FFs.
I'll be doing a rereview for FFIX in a couple of weeks if you liked this one.