FF X-2 is not as bad as some people make it out to be

I liked FFX-2 when I bought it, and when I played it again last weekend, I still enjoyed it. :) The storyline isn't bad but I think it should have been more developed. The substories are great, though. The battle system with fast-paced ATB Battles and the Job/Ability system is a lot of fun, and it looked really great (SPOILER)defeating Shuyin with a 29x Chain by Yuna's Trigger Happy and Paine's Black Sky. The music isn't the best but it's tolerable most of the time, and I still remember several good songs from the game. It was also nice to explore Spira and revisit all the places. :) While FFX left me somewhat unimpressed, FFX-2 was an enjoyable game for me.

I ruined the game for myself by going straight to the hotspots. I wouldn't recomend doing it. Takes away all the magic :(

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Originally Posted by DeathKnight

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Originally Posted by Setzer Gabianni

It would be nice for once if you actually didn't shout at people who didn't like the storyline. Maybe they didn't like how it was set out? I do feel offended sometimes when you are targetting people like myself who don't like the storyline.

~Setzer Gabbiani

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ok..:-/ I'll see what I can do....but there are some people who deserve/d my judgement.

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Nobody here deserves your judgement. Keep dishing it out and you'll get banned. Simple is that. You have a hard time figuring out when to keep your e-mouth shut so maybe you should direct your judgement inwards and we'll all be better off here.

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Originally Posted by Del Murder

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Originally Posted by DeathKnight

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Originally Posted by Setzer Gabianni

It would be nice for once if you actually didn't shout at people who didn't like the storyline. Maybe they didn't like how it was set out? I do feel offended sometimes when you are targetting people like myself who don't like the storyline.

~Setzer Gabbiani

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ok..:-/ I'll see what I can do....but there are some people who deserve/d my judgement.

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Nobody here deserves your judgement. Keep dishing it out and you'll get banned. Simple is that. You have a hard time figuring out when to keep your e-mouth shut so maybe you should direct your judgement inwards and we'll all be better off here.

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When I say judgement, I mean "REPLY" simple as that. Replies are judgements we make 'bout others opinions, no???????:ciddie:

I'll ask Leeza if I replying to people is wrong, brb.

PS: And I didn't quote ANYONE which means I wasn't kicking/bashing anyone directly. I was referring to people in general(friends I know, people in other forums which I do go to O_O!!!! and critics even people here, but that's fine I'm sure)

I'll admit that when It comes to X-2 maybe I am a tad harsher on X-2 as opposed to other games that deserved more critisism.

It's a case of lost potential in many areas, but I still had fun and enjoyed it...so I don't think it's quite as bad as others say.

really its the same type of deal that happens with every Final Fantasy Game.

Many people think FF VI is great, i really dont care for it
Same with FF VIII

Some People DOnt like FFT or FFXI which i thought were both great.

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Originally Posted by Levian

No crappy storyline can get in the way of me enjoying the job system.

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Yuh-huh. The game's just fun, and that's what really counts.

Yes, the storyline was lacking, but you also have to keep in mind that not every sequel can make an even better story than the one it's based off of. I love the world of Spira, and returning to it was never tedious to me. The battle system was incredibly fun to use, and worked as quicksilver would. In addition, the return of the job system was welcomed readily. I just found it somewhat odd that I enjoyed the subplot more thant he main plot, but that could just be me.

And the mini-games? Dozens, and many of them were enjoyable.

My only real complaint would be that of the musical score - it just wasn't what I was used to when it comes to Final Fantasy... I believe I enjoyed around five to ten tracks, but out of however many there were, that's not a positive ratio...

Overall, it's just plain fun, and really, isn't that a prime component when it comes to getting people to play and continue playing the game?

Like many people have probably said, (I'm sorry it's 3 am and I'm too lazy to read.) that people can't get past the fact that a lot about Spira has changed, emotionally, especially concerning three certain young girls and their attire. Storyline aside, does anyone not know that the storyline is a continuation of X? Apparently they didn't. They absolutely love X but detest X-2 because of it's storyline, um, hello, that's hating FFX as well.

FFX-2 had enjoyable mini-games, awesome battle system and job system, and it was totally fun going through Spira again. I have some sort of attachment to that world. :P

That's the last time I say all of that. Sheesh. Been like 2904783498273 times already.

I think FFx-2 is not as bad as people say it is lol.

I just don't have the effort to hate it anymore...

I like the game, I enjoy it very much. The only one annoying is the introduction way of the character in the beginning and the dancing.

The game is enjoyable. I liked everything except rikku's 10-year old attitude. good thing paine was there to put a halt to that.

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Apparently they didn't. They absolutely love X but detest X-2 because of it's storyline, um, hello, that's hating FFX as well.

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No, I'm pretty sure that's just hating X-2. Because, you know, they aren't the same game.

Most people that dislike X-2 feel that it is a step down from Final Fantasy X. In, really, almost everything. The atmosphere, the music, and especially the opening prevent you from taking it too seriously. Although, FFX-2 is a lighthearted and cheerful game anyway. The story doesn't seem to pick up until Chapter 3, which is a bit late for a story to pick up. There are many reasons, but I'm sure you could ask Tavrobel for all the reasons why X-2 isn't so hot.

Of course, even through all that, I wouldn't say it's necessarily a bad game. It just isn't as good as X, or as good as any of the other Final Fantasies. But it is fun, and has a halfway decent storyline, bar the crappy 100% Ending.

Edit: I already posted in this. My bad. Well, this is just more detailed than last time.