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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Review Round-up

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What can I do for you

I remember the day that I first saw Final Fantasy X. It looked good! This was in the day of bulky 480p TV screens, but hell, the game looked stunning back then. And then Auron spoke, which was something that I had never seen in a Final Fantasy game. Years later, it’s still a great game, and possibly even better with an HD sheen to it. Here’s what the critics have to say.

Game Informer – 9/10

Even years later, Final Fantasy X is still an exciting RPG, telling a compelling story with plenty of momentum. While the crazy girls-night-out theatrics of X-2 might still cause you to roll your eyes, the battle system is still fast and fun. For those who want the complete arc of the Final Fantasy X saga, the collection delivers. Even without a nostalgic lens, both games hold up well.

Destructoid – 8/10

As far as videogame remasters go, Final Fantasy X and X-2 are at the top of the list as far as quality is concerned. It’s clear that Square Enix put a lot of time into both of these beloved titles, and as a series fan I really appreciate that. They’ve made both of these great games even better with this remastering, and any fan of either should definitely check them out.

IGN – 9.3

With enhanced art and music, tons of extra in-game content, cross-save compatibility, and bundling two huge games for the price of one, it’s a lot of bang for your buck. There’s so much to see and do, and being rewarded with new Trophies for going the extra mile with challenges and exploration feels great.

Lazygamer – F**k we forgot again

Poke Zoe with a stick, she said that she wanted to be our RPG lady and I don’t buy her story of Tales of Symphonia burning her out after 60 hours. Also, Darryn needs to stop singing the FF-X2 theme song and dressing up like Yuna.

I’m actually keen to play through the X-2 portion, which beyond the oodles of fan service that was thrown into it, was a pretty solid game overall. That, and I never finished it. This needs to be addressed. Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is out on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita later this month.

Last Updated: March 10, 2014

40 Comments

  1. Tales of Symphonia burnt you out? Now some sorry sap has to trod through hours of JRPG goodness, what an unlucky fellow!!

    But F*******K YEEEEEEAAAAAH, gots ma pre-order for Vita version..I just want to say one thing though…I’m always here for you…SO

    What can I do for you?

    What can I do for you?
    What can I do for you?
    What can I do for you?
    I can hear you
    What can I do for you?
    What can I do for you?
    What can I do for you?

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      March 10, 2014 at 14:51

      You can put a sock in it for a start! 😛

      Reply

      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 10, 2014 at 14:52

        You don’t know the joy of dressing up as Yuna and singing this song

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        • TiMsTeR1033

          March 10, 2014 at 14:54

          I can’t say I do know..

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          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 10, 2014 at 14:55

            Do it 😉

          • RinceThis

            March 10, 2014 at 14:57

            0-O

          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 10, 2014 at 14:58

            Don’t act like you don’t dress up as Lightning and sigh whole day

          • RinceThis

            March 10, 2014 at 15:00

            Take that BACK!

          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 10, 2014 at 15:03

            i take it back…You dress up as Vanille *RUNS*

          • Kensei Seraph

            March 10, 2014 at 15:10

            The important question is, does he have the voice to be more accurate?

          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 10, 2014 at 15:11

            Lol I really don’t wana answer…I don’t want to upset Rince any more than I’m doing now

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            March 10, 2014 at 15:13

            That means yes.

          • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

            March 10, 2014 at 15:14

            Just for the record Rince…Trev said it

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            March 10, 2014 at 15:15

            Yeah I said it. COME AT ME BRO.

          • RinceThis

            March 10, 2014 at 15:13

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            March 10, 2014 at 15:07

            Get him! Wolverine claw!

          • RinceThis

            March 10, 2014 at 15:21

            Hulk smash!

  2. Umar Praise The Golden Sun

    March 10, 2014 at 14:40

  3. Alien Emperor Trevor

    March 10, 2014 at 14:43

    Darryn says in the article that Darryn wrote that Darryn should stop singing & dressing up like Yuna? :/

    DARRYNCEPTION.

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    • RinceThis

      March 10, 2014 at 14:49

      Oh gods, we need to go deeper 0-O

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        March 10, 2014 at 14:51

        I don’t think there’s enough red pills for that.

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        • Kensei Seraph

          March 10, 2014 at 14:56

          That’s what the black pill is for.
          Unfortunately there are some… side effects.

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  4. TiMsTeR1033

    March 10, 2014 at 14:50

    Lazygamer getting a bit forgetful with the reviews, whats happening someone smoking too much weed on the job or something??

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  5. Kensei Seraph

    March 10, 2014 at 14:57

    Pity we don’t get the NA collector’s edition.

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  6. AndrewMJoseph

    March 10, 2014 at 15:14

    My partner Albert has been predicting that there will be no distinction between the public and private markets in a decade. He may have been off by eight or nine years in that prediction. http://num.to/543851826091

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    • Kensei Seraph

      March 10, 2014 at 15:15

      Not really relative to this article but I guess someone might be interested.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      March 10, 2014 at 15:15

      Albert sounds like a prince.

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    • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

      March 10, 2014 at 15:15

      Invite me on facebook

      Reply

  7. Mossel

    March 10, 2014 at 15:16

    No PC version for this? I really need to play atleast one FF game in my life time. Just waiting for a proper PC remake.

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    • Johan du Preez

      March 10, 2014 at 15:18

      You can play FF7 and FF8 on pc but yah get what you saying

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      • Mossel

        March 10, 2014 at 15:20

        Jip I know about those two. But being a PC gamer and all I tend to be quite full of shit when it comes to graphics. This one looked good, but it seems it’s not out on pc.

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        • Johan du Preez

          March 10, 2014 at 15:23

          What i did is load FF X on a emulator and it runs flawlessly with no lag. I can even run it at 1080p and it looks in some cases better than the HD remake.

          Give it a try

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    • Kensei Seraph

      March 10, 2014 at 15:19

      FFXII and FFXIII are both on Steam.
      FFXII also has a bunch of mods that you can get that remaster the main characters models the music. Even some settings are enhanced and bugs fixed,

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      • Mossel

        March 10, 2014 at 15:22

        Indeed they are! FF8 is actually on my wishlist, but like a told Johan below, I want something with proper graphics.

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      • Umar Praise The Golden Sun

        March 10, 2014 at 15:26

        WHAT??? When?? HOW

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  8. Gerhard Davids

    March 10, 2014 at 15:23

    This is late. I need it in my PS4 not ps3

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  9. James Philip Lawrence

    March 10, 2014 at 15:42

    i cannot actually fucking wait for this – so damm excited !!!

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  10. Tarisma

    March 10, 2014 at 15:59

    Girlfriend and I got a 99.7% completion on FFX-2 man that sucked

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  11. Rock789

    March 10, 2014 at 16:28

    Where’s OVG? I’m thinking a certain laughing scene from FFX should be re-enacted right about now… 😉

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  12. Terry

    March 12, 2014 at 13:54

    why are ps4 fans being discriminated against so badly.. 🙁 first no fifa world cup 2014 and now no ffx-hd?

    Reply

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