Is Final Fantasy X-2 The Worst Final Fantasy Game Ever Spawned?
As rare as it is, we were never treated with a sequel for a Final Fantasy game until the release of X-2. The story starts right off the bat, Yuna, now a member of a Sphere Hunter group called as the Gullwings, joins Rikku and Paine in search for spheres which might give clues to the origins of Spira. That’s where the fun started to fade – again you control an airship that has a determined course and Brother is with you, such an annoying, squirmy Al-Bhed!
What was the main reason Enix released X-2? Tidus disappeared and his very existence was a fading dream created by ancient Zanarkand summoners and, X-2 was given birth in order to answer the blitzball ace’s mystery-shrouded life. Wrong. Final Fantasy X-2 took a wrong turn and failed miserably to deliver a classic Final Fantasy game brimming with heart-pounding action. Turn-based combat for a sequel? This was available for the PS2 and, the developers should have revamped the gameplay mechanics – they sure did with another laughable twist.
Dress spheres? Players can shift job classes in the heat of battle and give enemies advantageous punishment they oh-s0 deserve. This was okay but, completing all spheres designated for dress sets is very tedious, and again, a chore. The fanfare was also changed and angered most Final Fantasy tactics – I would like to compare the fanfare to a Gran Turismo Track.
Although gameplay lacks depth and originality, character development boasts an extra-ordinary representation of Yuna, Rikku and Paine. Yuna’s more cheerful now, Rikku is as feisty as ever and Paine, well, was a hybrid between Lulu and Tidus, you get the picture. This trio of Final Fantasy girls is very quirky and unique, in a sense that there is no male playable character available from start to finish. Beyond that, Final Fantasy X-2 never really outgunned Final Fantasy X in terms of fan appreciation.
So, is this the “worst Final Fantasy game” ever spawned? I need your reactions on this one.
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I have played a lot of Final Fantasy games in my life. I’ll tell you which ones so you know where I’m coming from, I played 1 on the original NES as my first favorite video game, then I played 6 and 4 (3 and 2 respectively as they were called on the SNES), then Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, then 7,8,9,10, and Tactics. Then I went back and played 2,3, and 5, Then I played Final Fantasy Tactics Advance followed by Final Fantasy X-2 and Final Fantasy 12. The games I found the least enjoyable were probably 2,3,5, and Mystic Quest. 5 was by far my least favorite, it was so ridiculously hard that it was nearly impossible and it took all of the fun out of it. Final Fantasy X-2 was meant for die-hard X fans who wanted some loose ends tied up. Square changed some things around which hurt the overall appeal for some long time fans, but in my opinion, it was not the worst Final Fantasy game ever spawned. I think 5 wins that one hands down. The only good thing to come out of 5 were the different job classes (which actually play a big role in FF X-2) so it was a necessary part of the creation of some of the other games (like the amazing Final Fantasy Tactics). Ultimately it comes down to the fact that each game played a part in getting Final Fantasy to where it is today, they have had their low moments, but over all the games are some of the best ever made, and the only way Square can continue to improve on them is to test the waters and try new things. Personally I like Final Fantasy X-2, but everyone is different and entitled to their own opinions, but that is my 2 cents worth. Hope it helps with the discussion.