semi-off-topic: you can't classify FFX's timeline as "backwards" because there are plenty of examples in history where societies were less technologically "advanced" (advanced in quotes because it is a subjective and relative concept) than previous civilizations in the same region.Originally Posted by Goldenboko
FFX's timeline was backwards. Futuristic culture in the past, and a more primitive culture in the future. You played in the future, where most technology was caput. Comparing that to FFVII, and VIII it wasn't Sci-Fi-Ish at all xDI don't know how to refer to X. It was clearly set in the future with futuristic things, but by incorporating Sin, they allowed it to keep a "past" feeling as well.
on topic: you can't classify VII or VIII either as sci fi because at the core it was pure fantasy, with added elements of contemporary society to add flavor. See: Shadow Run.
