I hate this game, why does anyone play it?

[escobert]

I think the thing that really bugged me the most with this game was having to listen to Tidus whine about EVERYTHING. Maybe reading it myself would have let me tolerate the game more. I really couldn't connect with any of the characters.

So for those of you who enjoyed the game, what did you enjoy so much? What made this game for you?

[ReloadPsi]

Because people don't notice blatant constant hand-holding and poor acting on account of their immense sycophancy until boom, FFXIII ends up the way it is. If there's ever a version of this out where you can skip the cutscenes I'll be playing with a self-imposed ban on weapons with the Sensor ability.

[Goldenboko]

I hated Final Fantasy X my first attempt, I didn't have a true appreciation for the game until I beat it. The story pulls itself together at the end, not at the beginning. Almost all the characters go through pretty believable changes and I feel that they are all very fleshed out throughout the game. But without making a 30-page essay why you should appreciate the game's story (which I don't have time for right now) I'll just bulletpoint the rest of the game that was done well.

• Amazing OST. Seriously, Suteki Da Ne, Rikku's Theme, Tidus's Theme, and The Ending Theme are all great. Especially the Ending Theme, I can listen to that song over and over.
• Great turn-based gameplay. The visible manipulation of who attacks when led to one of the more unique turn based games I've played.
• Length - There was a lot to do in this game. Even more in the Internation Version.
• Aeons. Seriously leveling them and using them instead of your party was pretty freaking cool.

[Mercen-X]

Some hilights from my experience: Perfecting the Jecht Shot. Obtaining Bahamut. Obtaining Caladbolg. I believe I completed the monster arena. Seeing the Magus Sisters ultimate attack. Using Anima's Overdrive.

I tended more to ignore Tidus's whining. My biggest peeve was that no one ever mentioned his name in dialogue because his name was changeable. Funny, being able to change names didn't stop Star Ocean from mentioning everybody by name.

[DMKA]

Honestly, Tidus doesn't whine any more than Cloud or Squall did. Everyone just noticed it more because Tidus was the first one to have a voice.

And really, Tidus is a guy who went from a life of luxury and fame in a glamorous shiny world into a foreign, destroyed world riddled with constant dangers and death, not knowing what the hells going on, and only ends up figuring out negatives about his existence (or lack thereof, rather).

Who wouldn't be more than a tad whiny in his position? I know I would.

That being said, Final Fantasy X completely blew me away the first time I played it, and I've replayed it several times since, and just started a new game last night, and am once again loving it. It's one of my favorite games of all time. I just love the story, the characters, the level up system, the battle system, the summons, the soundtrack, the scenery, and many of the boss fights are some of the most memorable in the series, for me. It's probably the closest thing to a perfect game I've ever played.

[Jiro]

Tidus was a brat. And then he got tossed into a completely different smurfing world. And then he found a cute girl who he liked who was going to die. I think he had a whole lot of reasons to whine. But at the end of the day, he pulls it all together. I agree with GoBo; the characters all go through very believable changes.

[Freya]

Honestly, Tidus doesn't whine any more than Cloud or Squall did. Everyone just noticed it more because Tidus was the first one to have a voice.

That. They've all been whiny. 'CEPT ZIDANE! That's why he's the best.

[Mirage]

I think the thing that really bugged me the most with this game was having to listen to Tidus whine about EVERYTHING. Maybe reading it myself would have let me tolerate the game more. I really couldn't connect with any of the characters.

So for those of you who enjoyed the game, what did you enjoy so much? What made this game for you?

What did he whine about?

Are you saying you wouldn't whine if your girlfriend was gonna kill herself? Are you some sort of cold hearted monster?

[Agent Proto]

I think I'm midway through my first playthrough of the game, but I'm not really even sure since I had put it aside for a long time. I can't say if I'm liking or disliking the game.

[Hollycat]

I've enjoyed the game so far through my playthroughs. It feels like the first final fantasy grew up, got a fancy new dress and learned to sing.
The story isn't terrible, Rikku is great (only in sweater form. Bikini Rikku is just asking for attention) and the sequel is fun.

[Citizen Bleys]

I keep getting bored a couple of hours in, too. You are not alone. This game is not worthy of the name Final Fantasy.

[ShinGundam]

I keep getting bored a couple of hours in, too. You are not alone. This game is not worthy of the name Final Fantasy.

I was bored from FFV so i guess it isn't worthy of the name Final Fantasy too?

[ReloadPsi]

I think the thing that really bugged me the most with this game was having to listen to Tidus whine about EVERYTHING. Maybe reading it myself would have let me tolerate the game more. I really couldn't connect with any of the characters.

So for those of you who enjoyed the game, what did you enjoy so much? What made this game for you?

What did he whine about?

Are you saying you wouldn't whine if your girlfriend was gonna kill herself? Are you some sort of cold hearted monster?

I think the point is he would've been fine reading about it instead, but James Arnold Taylor almost comes across as though he didn't like the game either and wanted us all to agree with him.

[Pete for President]

My fav game. Here goes, I'll keep it short:

Things at first glance:
Pacing is amazing. Environments and the world have more vibe than anything I've ever experienced in a game. Gameplay grows deeper and deeper as you progress. Characters feel natural and a lot of them (look past the Tidus-hate, story-wise he is not the main character at all) have very mature character growth.

Deeper stuff:
The amount & depth of modern day themes this game handles is insane: racism, religion, indoctrination, ruling the masses by ignorance, death, war, value of life, mankind and it's right/wrong use of technology.

That said, I would even go that far to say this game is on the same page as 1984 is. SpoilerI think it's even better.

That's what makes this game time-less. It's a masterpiece. Literature. A reflection of issues in our world, presented in a way that is neutral while inviting you to make up your own mind.

[escobert]

My fav game. Here goes, I'll keep it short:

Things at first glance:
Pacing is amazing. Environments and the world have more vibe than anything I've ever experienced in a game. Gameplay grows deeper and deeper as you progress. Characters feel natural and a lot of them (look past the Tidus-hate, story-wise he is not the main character at all) have very mature character growth.

Deeper stuff:
The amount & depth of modern day themes this game handles is insane: racism, religion, indoctrination, ruling the masses by ignorance, death, war, value of life, mankind and it's right/wrong use of technology.

That said, I would even go that far to say this game is on the same page as 1984 is. SpoilerI think it's even better.

That's what makes this game time-less. It's a masterpiece. Literature. A reflection of issues in our world, presented in a way that is neutral while inviting you to make up your own mind.

But you have to listen to Tidus talk and that makes me want to shoot myself! Maybe I should play the game on mute with subtitles?