Why Was Final Fantasy X A BIG DEAL?

Final Fantasy X is considered a classic by some and trash by others. What impact did this JRPG really make? Let's talk.

[almogaviv]

15 years after playing the game, To Zanarkand still brings tears to my eyes

[nomkitteh]

As a young girl playing this game, growing up in an unhappy household this was my ultimate escape. This game means more to me than I can summarise in words. I idolised yuna who was strong, brave and kind. She was feminine in nature and I really felt like I could relate to her and look up to a character like that. 15 years later it is still one of my favourite games and one of the best soundtracks I have ever listened to.

[BobGnarley.]

The cutscenes in this game were the first time I felt like gaming took a huge leap forward graphically. It was like watching a movie, which was something you did not see in games back then. The music brings you into the game from the very start. The game had massive depth in terms of speccing and general content. The story was immersive as hell, all in all there was no part of the game that felt rushed or lacking.

[rontaviussnipes]

Game is literally my first love lol. I cried at the end

[Tenchi]

People seem to take the "Ha ha ha ha ha" scene seriously. I think they should rewatch exactly what he was talking about in that scene. Laughing your problems away, even if it doesn't work it could make you feel better. That's what I got from it. Voice acting was on point.

[moshyura]

The pilgrimage feels like a real odyssey. The narrative is impeccable. Not a single character is wasted. Each personality plays a critical role in immersing the player deeper into what's at stake. It knows when to take its time. The visuals were gorgeous when they came out. No other game was interspersed so consistently with such cinematic visuals. The gameplay cements the immersion and the soundtrack is the bullet in the back of the head. If you played this game you didn't stand a chance...it was like an existential and philosophical experience if you opened yourself up to it.

[timisles]

It was
And it was heartbreaking.

You can win, you can save the world, you can break the cycle of

But at a cost.

[mecasunny]

This game made believe in true love, so made me a hopeless romantic.

[EM_vi_ix]

No, I don't want to dodge 200 lightning strikes in a row.

[shyrow]

the nostalgia of summoning bahamut flying his bad ass in to kill anyone was so special, the aeons were truly special in this game

[brianbernstein]

FF6 and 7 will always be the best in the series for me, but 10 got to me emotionally on a whole other level. It feels more like a life memory than remembering some RPG I played

[MuteMyst]

This game is what got me into the series, it was my introduction to Asian culture and idea's. I wouldn't be who I am without having played this game.

[PaKeTeMaTe]

I truly have no words for what this game meant (means) to me, every time I hear “To Zanarkand” it makes me feel like nothing else, it’s like an overwhelming sadness mixed with nostalgic happiness. FFX isn’t perfect but damn if the story isn’t unique and fun. Thanks for making this video and reminding me just how much a game can make you feel so many feelings <3

[LeftLight]

Seeing everybody in the comments expressing how this game made them feel is almost too overwhelming for me. FFX is truly remarkable. I don't have words.

[TheUglyCouple]

Imagine growing up and not playing this game.... or not playing this game at all! Ouch!

[nolsee]

And the soundtrack cannot get enough credit. The music during the final battle with Seymour Omnis kicks so much ass.

[ctxngo]

FFX is not only one of the best games of all time, it's a masterpiece.

[nelizk]

Easily in the top-3 of best video games ever made. Story-telling wise, this is levels above what is written in books and shown on TV nowadays. The moment you find out Sin is your father, the moment you find out that you aren't real, it changes everything. No more hope, no more dreams, and a bright future, but the imminent feeling of impending doom and certain death. That moment where you, as the player have to pick up the controller again, not only because the world needs you, but you feel so connected with everyone around you, that you're doing it for them, no longer for yourself. You've gone from hot-shot arrogant and selfish kid to someone that HAS to make a sacrifice, it's a learning experience for many teens and tweens that picked this game up after its release.

X-2 was, like getting a post-card from an old friend that you haven't heard from in a while, especially after he had some huge problems in his life, and the developers knew what the game needed, not the same as X, but still enjoyable to revisit the world.

[RarelyMichael]

~FFX was terrible look at that Tidus laughs scene...
Me : You never played it did you?
~No... :(
Me : You poor child.

[genjishimada]

Hold up let me tell you something

FFX is the best game I have ever played. The OST, The battles, Story line, The ending made me cry.

It had stunning CGI graphics back in the PS2 days and it still looks great today

The amount of content in the game made me play for over 300 hours.

Getting all the Aeons, Defeating all dark Aeons, getting all the celestial weapons, maxing out the sphere grid, getting the best armor attachments, and lets not forget fighting Penance which took over an hour to defeat.

I even have most of the FFX soundtrack on my phone. I just love how the songs fit with the aquatic theme of BlitzBall.

And the story was amazing. We see Tidus go from a whiny celebrity to a mature adult and making the ultimate sacrifice.

I have so much more to say about the game but that’s all I’ll say for now. FFX is *ONE* of the greatest games ever made.