THE Best Game of All Time | FFX Ultimate Analysis and Review In 2021
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Final Fantasy X is the game which has impacted my life the most. As the game just turned 20, I felt it was the right time to pour my heart into a project which, I hope, has truly shown how amazing and unique I find it. To put things into perspective, I ugly cried three times during the making of this video. First, after writing the script and watching the ending unfold. Second, when I had finished putting the video on top of the audio, forced to watch Tidus’ and Yuna’s last moments together again. And third, when I watched the entire video in one setting to iron out the quirks, and the beautiful sights and sounds of Spira came together one last time.
Final Fantasy X is so special to me because it managed to make me feel things, to such a degree, no other game has done before or really after it. The characters, the story, the music, the voice acting, the pacing, everything comes so perfectly together here, and Square-Enix has never managed to make something as perfect ever since. Not even close.
This video is first and foremost meant as a tribute to the game, taking you through the entire story and plot of Final Fantasy X, accompanied by my own thoughts and comments on a myriad of aspects, ranging from the plot to gameplay mechanics. I have decided to ultimately focus predominantly on the story, as that is what, to me, truly sets this game apart from the rest. I have also made the artistic decision to include many longer scenes from the game, some which are several minutes long, so as to best convey the original intent and feeling of the game, but shortening them where it makes sense. I hope my choices have made sense to you, and if not, I hope you’ll let me know in the comments.
I have also to the best of my ability included the game’s soundtracks where they fit best, so as to the highest degree possible convey the feeling of being in each section and area of the game. I hope you enjoy my dedication to the game. If you feel like I have left anything out, or if you have any interesting things to add to the story or characters or the world itself, then please let me know - I’d love to hear it.
This project has taken me an entire month to put together and release in the state in which it is presented, which is the main reason why I have been unable to produce as many videos as quickly as I have in the previous months. It was hard, but I am ultimately extremely proud of it. It could not have been accomplished however, without the help of CZcamsrs Krow’s Graveyard and Sharriko, both of whom have made extensive “no commentary” walkthroughs of the game, the former on PlayStation 2, and the latter on PS4 and PC. I am in their debt, and cannot thank them enough. I have used an excellent piano cover by CZcamsr Kylelandry during the Macalania kissing scene and for my end credits, so thank you very much to all of these CZcamsrs, and please make sure to check out their channels.
Lastly, a massive thank you to the developers, writers, voice actors and composers of Squaresoft, who managed to create a masterpiece for the ages. Thank you.
And to you - thank you so much for watching the video. I sincerely hope I’ve managed to create something which you enjoyed watching as much as I enjoyed making.
Until next time. Cheers, friend.
- Andy
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00:00 - Introduction
03:50 - Zanarkand
10:35 - Baaj Temple/Underwater Ruins
15:04 - Besaid Island
42:42 - Kilika
50:49 - S.S Winno
58:15 - Luca
1:20:30 - Mihen Highroad
1:35:04 - Mushroom Rock Road
1:50:22 - Djose Temple
1:55:54 - The Moonflow
2:06:08 - Guadosalam/Farplane
2:18:28 - Thunder Planes
2:23:54 - Macalania Woods
2:30:30 - Macalania Temple
2:41:14 - Bikanel Desert/Home
2:48:52 - Airship
2:53:33 - Bevelle/Wedding/Trial
3:07:16 - Macalania Woods/Kissing Scene
3:13:50 - The Calm Lands
3:16:20 - Mount Gagazet/Revelation
3:30:28 - Zanarkand Ruins
3:56:10 - Return to Airship
4:04:04 - Sin Airship Battles
4:07:37 - Sin/Final Scenes
4:24:33 - Outro - Hry
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I’ll never forget the feeling I got as a kid when you reach Zanarkand and there’s no battle music just a fleeting dream playing. Truly one of my favorite memories. I love this game
Oh yes me too… just so fantastic.
And then when the piano hits. A true work of art.
It wasn't even the first time the game DID this, yet it was SO much more noticeable. Like when you are saving Yuna and the amped up track is playing in the background even during fights, it feels appropriate.
But Zanarkand Ruins?
That area makes you FEEL like you're walking over a massive graveyard and never lets the normal battle music break that tone. It is a dire, depressing reminder that millions of lives were lost here and the creatures you are fighting aren't just monsters, they are souls that have been twisted by their own envy and rage in their feelings of being cheated out of their lives. But on top of that, it's the final stretch before Yunalesca. You FEEL like the game is approaching its end and you know reaching Yunalesca means Yuna will die.
This moves it up from a graveyard to a funeral procession. You don't feel like you're about to conquer your enemy, you feel like you're escorting your friend to her demise, and Auron has done nothing but remind you of that fact up until that point.
And all of that conveyed by MUSIC.
People who say the laughing scene is bad or an example of bad voice acting, understand NOTHING from that cutscene.
Very true.
@@Holy-Rowlo88 Are you serious?
@@Holy-Rowlo88 Joke
@@Holy-Rowlo88 you’re very mistaken man.
- "that laugh sounds so fake"
- "yes...that's the point, its a forced laugh to hide how sad they actually are"
I appreciate how the story went from everyone but Tidus originally knew that Yuna would've died at the end of the pilgrimage, but once she is saved, it's Tidus that takes her place. He doesn't burden anyone with that knowledge so no one will hesitate to see it through to the end. Protect the summoner even at the cost of one's life. The code of the guardian.
Exactly.
@@AndysTake It was an absolutely fabulous narrative switch and, honestly, I prefer the Canon where he is gone. It was a great wrap up to the story and don't need him to magic his way back.
To be fair, there has since been some clarification about the ending of FFX.
For one, the visual novel and FFX-2 never should have happened. They were unplanned, rushed out products trying to ride off the back of a Greatest Hits game that had JUST come out. But the ending of FFX itself is... Interesting. You guys know the cover art to the game? The one where Tidus is standing in the water with Brotherhood and you see Besaid in the background as well as Zanarkand in the horizon?
That wasn't just cover art.
That was meant to be the cannon ending of the game; he comes back. That's why that after credits scene of him swimming up exists. And there are a TON of chekov's guns in place suggesting his return. For example, right before Yuna's final speech where she is whistling for Tidus just like he taught her to do when she needed him to hurry back to her. Seems like a bitter and sad passing moment.. until you realize from a writing standpoint, they never even USED that whistle throughout the game, it was just brought up and dismissed for the rest of the game until that scene. Then there is the fact that Auron leaves slightly sooner than Tidus and says "This is YOUR world now". Awfully strange thing for him to say given he never really expressed any broad altruistic desires for the whole party, but he DID talk to Tidus quite a bit about similar topics throughout the story... EXCEPT in this cutscene, UNLESS you consider he is speaking directly to Tidus. There's the fact that Tidus has an incredibly CASUAL greeting to his father when he sees him upon rejoining the spirits, just giving him a high five, unless you consider he intended to return to Spira somehow and the period after was him focusing on doing that very thing.
And this is where the cover art comes from. Disclosure, this isn't fan theory, this was CONFIRMED by the devs: Tidus is standing in the water with Brotherhood, a sword he hadn't yet acquired yet nor ever went into the water with and he is surrounded by PYREFLIES.. but there were no Pyreflies on Besaid's beach... But there WERE in that post credits cutscene.
Originally, the deve wanting his emergence from the water with the sword to BE the final shot of the game. They just, y'know, "ran out of time". The classic.
TL;DR
Tidus was always supposed to be resurrected, but the cutscene from FFX-2 was not how it was originally envisioned and was a lot more subdued in the original pitch.
He was no guardian.. nothing but a simp.
I love the fact that Yu-yevon is just a tick, a parasite that is completely harmless without a host. But with one he becomes the ultimate entity.
well harmless is a stretch, he has pretty strong magic on its own (he will cast osmose + ultima if you waste enough turns)
@@hyper_channel Forgot about that 😅
@@lordplague3555 no worries mate, it has been over 20 years after all 💀
Words cannot describe how beautiful these 4+ hours were
Thank you so much, Shino :) I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This game is really a love letter to how you feel when you are suddenly hit with grief, despair, loss and just the inevitably of losing someone and how you grow and change and just deal with everything that is coming at you all at once.
Ooof. Ya hit me right in the feels
That was the absolute best way to describe this game 💯🙌🏾. I’m going to use this from now on when I tell people about it for the few people that some how missed this wonderful game .
Profound ❤
This is why I need to play it in cycles. At the right time in my life
50:00 Bahamuts human spirit is a child I always knew it of course but it never really clicked why a child is the “strongest” aeon. Because that was the weight of the child’s sacrifice.
Damn, I never thought about it like that
It could also be why anima is so powerful too, a mother sacrificing herself for her son, but seymour didn’t follow through which is why he never became a high summoner and now she still only wants to protect her son despite his insanity
I interpreted it slightly differently. Since all summons are the dreams of the fayth. I always saw it as a child's dreams are the most powerful. But I like the way you see it too.
@@MiliGenkishi yeah that's how I interpreted it as well. A child's dreams are so much more vivid and powerful than adults. But the weight of the sacrifice makes sense too.
Like they said Anima being so strong because of the mother/son bond so a child sacrificing itself for the world could also be seen as a strong/selfless sacrifice.
I though it was a child but with mentality of an adult. Resembling childhood trauma that Tidus had. I might be wrong. Tidus always get ti deal with his childhood trauma feeling not loved and negolected by his mom when his father was nearby. His fathers narcissism reflects his parenthood. Saying to his son hes better then him that no one is better then him. He didnt do encouragement more rediculement off his son. Mind that hes a child that dont have benifits of an adult to understand his father.
To all those that have come here, those that played this game back when we were kids on the ps2. This game is special and still holds such a deep place inside all of our hearts for very good reasons. The story was both intimate and epic. The love story was heartbreaking. The score was incredible and the world was so beautiful. But this game was greater than the sum of its parts and has brought us all here for a reason. I still ache for this game from time to time. I will never get lost in a game like this again. There was just something magical about this game and I'm so happy we all got to experience it.
You said it, Leigh :) thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
I totally agree!
One thing I appreciate as an adult that I recognized as a kid but couldn’t articulate was Tidus and his different tone when narrating versus how he talks every other time. He lacks any of his usually higher octaves and optimism and as you play the game he slowly matches that more cynical tone he has when he’s in narrator mode
Yes exactly. It’s like he’s speaking to us from at least past when reaching Zanarkand. Because those narrative things kind of stop post that, don’t they?It’s amazingly done.
He didnt know the truth, it changed him 😭😭
@@Scantronacon We, also, didnt know the truth. Getting to real world Zanarkand and learning the truth was such a gut punch, I even remember not understanding it the first time.
My mind couldnt accept that Tidus was in essence, not real.
I love IX, is my favorite, is the best, Vivi is the GOAT, but Tidus was the first (and possibly only) main character in the series who actually felt like a real person.
He is a 17 years old kid having to deal with the fact that his dad, who was already an asshole, is a literal monster killing millions, and he has to put him down, while dealing with the fact he is in another world, the love of his life is going to die, and, you know...learning he doesnt even exist.
How was a 17 years old kid going to react to all of this???
As a teenager, I remember I disliked him, back when I though Cloud and Squall were "cool", but as an adult, I apreciate how relatable Tidus is.
@@Jose-se9pu Glad to hear it, I think Tidus is soooo under appreciated because people just didn’t understand him when they played the game.
The amazing score doesn't ever get enough credit, it's one of the best out of any video game
100%, I think it’s the best ever made.
It is an absolute masterpiece. Seriously one of the best ever made across any medium.
Almost every mainline final fantasy game has one of the best video game soundtracks ever.
@@AndysTake I have yet to find a score that brings up as many emotions as this games.
I was in my late teens when I was playing this game and got up to Yuna's wedding scene when due to unforeseen circumstances, I left my home and my family and this would be the last game I ever played. Looking back at this brings a conclusion to a story that remained unresolved in my mind for 20 years. Your narration and pacing was seamless and felt like part of the game itself. Thank you for devoting the time to make this 4.5 hour epic.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and watching, my friend! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video, and that I could guide you through the rest of the story! I hope you’re doing well, mate.
Wishing you the best as you progress through life.
Damn bro, wanna borrow my xbox or somethin'? You're missing out 👍
An interesting play on their names: I heard that "Yuna" means "Moon", and "Tida" means "Sun". It is said in the game that Yuna "walks in the darkness but shines her light around", just like the Moon does. While Tidus both shines and walks in the light (believing everything to be good and optimistic) - he shines and he is in the light, too, like the Sun. But the Sun must eventually set - it's no coincidence that "listen to my story" cutscene happens at the sunset, and in the darkness Sun can go no more. Still, the Sun - well, it "still shines as it sinks into the sea", or so the song goes.
The funny thing about Jecht, by the way, is that Auron was wrong about him. Jecht said he'll cook up something to stop Sin for good, but Auron then narrated that "yet Jecht managed to do nothing in the end, and the cycle continued". But, on the contrary - Jecht delivered his son into Spira! A son as stoic and stubborn as he himself was!
And this very act of bringing Tidus to Spira was the end of Sin ultimately!
You’re right :) so beautiful!
The cutscenes lend themselves well to the sun and moon names.
Tidus glistens in the light with bright surroundings and Yuna glows in the dark with ambient lighting.
"Suteki Da Ne" is such a beautiful song 😭
@@ivercingetorix1367 A good point! They have thought it through so much, and put in little details that are there for the attentive people to catch!
This isn't quite right, I've been on a bit of a FFX content binge these past few days and another video I saw actually cleared up this misconception.
While its true that the creator of the game was quoted saying that Tidus means sun and Yuna moon, in japanese this isn't quite true.
Tidus does mean sun but Yuna doesn't mean moon, instead Yuna is the name of the Hibiscus flower which itself is commonly associated with moonlight because it blooms at night. Yuna's dress and design also match the Hibiscus flower.
I'm sure I botched something here but that's the general gist of it, I'm not sure if the creator was incorrect when he said Yuna meant moon, if it was a mistranslation, or maybe that's just what Yuna symbolizes to him personally.
@@13thnite But is it in Japanese really? It was said that Tida and Yuna are words from Ainu language, which is not language of Japanese Empire, but rather of Indigenous people they assimilated?
The fact that someone would analyse this gem of a game for 4 hours make me feel so proud.
Respect.
Thanks, man, appreciate it :)
If they really wanted to do a ffX-2, it should have been a prequel following those 3, instead of what we actually got
Resonant Arc just started their story analysis of FFX with episodes dropping weekly. Should end up being over 4 hours. Not saying this to take the spotlight away from op, moreso to let you know that there's even more long-form FFX goodness coming :-)
I got stuck in front of a train waiting to go home for like an hour tonight. This retrospective was very entertaining and now I'm just hooked lol
@@tylerhaunted so glad to hear it, Tyler! That really means a lot.
I never even thought of Tidus as immature or annoying. I'm 26 and honestly his "wtf is going on and why?" Reactions make sense to me. He wants answers and clarity. As anyone in his position would. He NEVER came off as too much or annoying to me. A guy thrown into a situation he knows nothing about and makes the best of it. In fact for a 17 year old....compared to others I know. Tidus may be the most mature 17 year old to ever live lol
EXACTLY, thank you. I think they did an excellent job portraying that, and anything less would have been weird and unrealistic, in my opinion. They really dared to take a unique approach to their main character, and I love that so much.
people just dont have empathy anymore it seems. too much TeChNolGy i guess lmao
Such a great point, he is absolutely mature for a 17 year old. Dude fights fiends and cataclysmic level battles and still keeps his composure, he doesn’t deserve all the grief he gets from people who (a lot of the time) have barely, if ever, played this masterpiece of a game.
As someone who's watched and read a lot immature protagonists in films and books, I can say with absolute certainty that Tidus is NOT one of them.
I was 2 years younger than Tidus when this game came out and I thought he was remarkably mature for a 17 yo.
I was 11 when it came out and my sister is a year and a half younger than me. We were best friends. She watched me play this ENTIRE game because of the story. With both cried our hearts out when it ended and we watched it together.
That's wholesome and sad. Did the same thing with my brother who's 3 years younger than me. It was very special indeed.
The "girl talk" moment with Rikku I think was the fact that Rikku knows that they are cousins and she was the daughter of Cid who Yuna has been told to trust.
There is so much in that scene that doesn't make sense. It's like they cut important scenes.
It blew my mind when you spoke about each Aeon singing their own Hym of the faith. Its such a small detail, but shows how much love went into creating this game. Its truly a masterpiece in everyday. I must have bought it 3 times and finished it at least 4. I first picked it up on ps2 becauss I thought the cover looked good and it was the 10th game! I might buy it again on the switch to support the team. Maybe one day we can get a prequel with Jeckt, Auron and Yunas Dad.
Yeah it’s an awesome detail :) I’ve bought it like 6 times myself, PS2, PS VITA, PS3, PS4, PC, Switch. That’s weird to think about haha
Lord Braska!
Not only that, but the voices are those of the spirits in the fayth. The fact that Bahamut is a kid comes through in the singing voice. Same with Seymour's mom. It's heartbreaking.
@@andyandy9449 Bahamut being a child kinda broke me, tbh. Such an aggressive dark character design to contrast.
Before they decided on the all female team for FFX-2, Square actually had that prequel idea in mind. I would have liked to see that too.
A detail I noticed on a recent playthrough that I didn't see you touch on in this video. When Tidus is distraught when he learns that Yuna will die he begins hitting Valefor, but she covers him with her wings, like a mother hen protecting her chick, almost like she's trying to comfort him, letting him release his frustration. Ever time I play through this game I see other little details that I missed and I love the game that much more. Everything, EVERYTHING, in this game is intentional and it's why this is my favorite game.
Yes that is a beautiful moment indeed :) it shows that the aeons are much more than just “monsters”, that they are actual people/beings just transformed into these things. Thank you for bringing it up!
Valefor is the goodest girl
I thought other games had it right but the more i play 10 the more i love it. it is becoming one of the greatest ff games IMO, 6/3 still holds that top spot for me currently though
I recently played it again with my boyfriend and when I noticed it I was in awe. And I played the first time when I was 13
Like when Tidus dancing in the background when Donna trying to start catfight with Yuna?
The descent from the airship to disrupt the wedding was the most hype moment of the game.
unforgettable moment!
That boss battle before was a pain in the butt
@@trump_won_3261smh it was. I was stuck on it for almost a year
That scene alone in the commercial on Toonami made me get the game when it launched
This is in my opinion the greatest game of all time, no game has touched my soul in a similar manner. The story has been etched into my memories as though I had lived every moment in real life, I remember all the characters like old friends, the laughter the saddness, the romance and especially every victory along the way, a game that spirits you away into another world and back, a true master piece ❤😢
save!!
My favorite scene in the game, is when Tidus first meets Auron in Luca.
It's exactly how anyone would react.
Tidus is obviously upset at Auron, but he has to go with him
It’s one of my favourites as well. It’s amazing in every way, and I love the genuine emotions expressed in that scene.
This game was a formative experience for me. It kept me going during a huge shift in my life and cracked my emotional brain open like an egg. It's so sad at times. Yuna's resignation to dying and wanting to experience a happy final journey is so powerful. And coming to realise that's it's all a sham. And that's ignoring the love story. I absolutely love it.
Indeed it is, it’s absolutely fantastic.
The fact that Tidus embraces that he is not real with joy rather than concern made me appreciate him a lot. He keeps this to himself even when the Fayths warn him he will disappear. The fact that he forgives his abusive father like nothing is quite a nice take of unconditional love. Many say Yuna is supposed to the MC, but Tidus is really the Sun that shines in the dark game.
He's an amazing protagonist. Obviously he is the MC, but Yuna is definitely the second one.
Oof I just love that last sentence. In the narrative of Final Fantasy X, Tidus is without question the Protagonist. Yuna I would apply an interesting term I learned called the Deuteragonist, which is the second most primary character of a narrative.
“Sun Crest + Sigil”
@@BlindUnknown I think the intent is also that the main character shifts over time. Tidus is the main character up until zanarkand. But after that the story gives much more agency to yuna, because it's not a story about Tidus anymore, it's a story about yuna and how she defeats Sin. And that accompanies the fact that she goes from passive, following her pilgrimage and the teaching of yevon to actively rejecting it and finding another way, defying the status quo.
They don’t really say he was abusive. It’s not really forgiveness. It’s admitting he was wrong. The only thing he ever really knew about his father was his mom didn’t pay as much attention to him when he was around. That’s what he hated and when he was finally out of the picture his “death” changed his mother. He really didn’t do anything. Tidus was just always jealous and jecht came to symbolize everything wrong in his life or the world. Same thing in spira.
The intro is just so iconic, epic and special. When you are walking over the bridge and the radio host is talking about running away from home and how the disappearance of Jeht brought him and his dad closer together.... perfect. They dont make games like that anymore. So much love and passion put into a work of art.
I really agree. We can only hope FF16 offers half of the love and passion FFX did.
@@AndysTake I come from the future and the answer is nahhh. FF16 is just bad GoT fanfic with some decent combat
Hardly ever comment, but this video is an actual gem. So much work has gone in to this and I can really feel your love for this game. It made me wanna replay FFX again. Much respect.
Thank you so much for leaving the comment, makes my day when I read stuff like this :) so much work HAS gone into into, but your response makes it worth it, and especially if you get to play FFX again! Cheers, mate!
I think everyone who grew up gaming has that "one" special game. I'm so glad that this was mine. To zanarkand just does something amazing to my brain when i hear it.
I know that feeling, Cal!
like instant tears lol in a good way, game means a lot to me
It's my "one" special game too! The entire soundtrack makes me feel so many different emotions....a lot of it is nostalgia, but it's also deepened in meaning with time as my perspective on the game changes.
Similarly, the Prelude song in FFVII just hit different as I played more and more of the game. As if its meaning was slowly unveiled to me with every successive play session.
I remember playing this as a teen and loving it but it wouldnt be until I played through it again as an adult that i realized how grim and tragic its story really was.
Same
The first time you play you are Tidus, exploring a new world and experiencing everything as he does. All future plays its like Yuna, enjoying the journey to tragedy you know is waiting. I do wish I could experience the game for the first time again, since it feels so different on subsequent playthroughs.
That’s a very good way to put it! Thank you so much for watching :)
This has been in my “watch later” for a few months because I knew when I started watching I was gonna go all the way to the end in one sitting, you really did this game justice explaining how good it really is.
Thank you so much, Rashad, that really means a lot to hear. I’m so glad you watched it (and after all these months haha!) and am so happy you think I did justice :)
@@AndysTake Would you ever personally want to see a remake of ffx? Or do you think it would end up “soulless” and not compare to the original?
This game is so much deeper and spiritual than any other FF-game by far. While many are futuristic and military-focused, this one is personal and epic. A true hero's journey. Yeah, it is the best Final Fantasy game, no doubt. While the voice actor of Tidus wouldn't be my first... or second... or whatever choice, and it may be too easy overall (even without ever using a Aeon) this game is near perfection in every other sense. At least, to me. I've played many RPGs, since the mid 90ies. This one I can play over and over again and it never bores me. I didn't need to see more of spira, for this game is not about a world alone. It's a personal story full of self-sacrifice and believe. Also, I really love the character of Jekkt. He grows so much.
A prequel is all I pray for.
Imagine this game with Unreal Engine 5.
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“While many are futuristic and military focused.”
Apparently Zanarkand, the numerous war robots and an airship equipped with nuclear missiles flew right past you.
@@zephyr8072 Lets compare FF8 to FFX. Or FF7 to FFX. Or FFXV to FFX. And so on. Do you see my point....?
@@ranzigerkaefer FF7 is contemporary/steampunk.
FF8 is contemporary/futuristic.
FF15 is contemporary.
FF10 is futuristic/post-apocalyptic. It in fact has the most futuristic intro of any FF after FF13.
Zanarkand is more advanced than Midgar or Insomnia or any city in Cocoon. It’s arguably more advanced than Esthar because Esthar can’t levitate water.
Ff7 is considered better in America.
Iff7 also sold more. Ff7 wins
It's weird how people dislike his VA so much, I thought he did a great job under the same restrictions as the rest of the cast (having to match lipflaps/make not super well localized dialogue in some cases work)
James Arnold Taylor is the VA, and he does amazing work, he's been the voice of Ratchet in all the Ratchet and Clank games, and he voiced Obi-Wan in the star wars: the clone wars animated series, on top of a million other big profile things cus he does genuinely good work.
Him, Wakka (John Dimaggio, voice of Bender in Futurama), and Rikku (Tara Strong, voice actor of everyone's childhood including kids today haha) are like, the biggest names in the cast
IMHO, this is the saddest story ever written. When Yuna tries to hug Tidus at the end, I break every single time. 10/10 video.
Yes :’(
Yeah I was 19 years old when I played this game, and it blew my mind. I saw voice acting for the first time, insanely beautiful cutscenes that seemed far ahead of their time...when Tidus and Yuna were in the water together and he kissed her-WOW! And yeah the ending was gut wrenching. Two games I want a remake of, or at least a continuation of, FFX, and Chrono trigger.
I recently replayed this as an adult and honestly it’s probably one of the only games that leaves me completely sobbing at the end. That and Dragon Quest 11 in the tower of time…
I would add Crisis Core too… but that game didn’t leave me sobbing. It just left me broken.
Believe me its not.. They write the sequel novel n believe me u going to rage if u know the continuation from the audio bonus
@@lastboss2418Let’s just pretend that never happened
Real quick I just wanted to touch on the narration of Tidus, I think it was the first time I can remember a story being told like this, and it was done SOOOOO well.
I can safely say that FFX is one of my all time favourite games. I regularly go back, and thank my lucky stars I was introduced to it by a friend.
Thank the stars for friends! :D
Facts! Chrono cross a close second.
@@randallmart92 duuuude yes :o I have talked to friends about this game before. I remember playing it at my cousin's house, I don't think I ever beat it though. I could never remember the name of it though. I am now buying this game asap. Thankyou so much!
@@jacobburr3570 Np :) they got the remaster coming out on the 7th this Thursday i believe. 20$ for all the consoles/pc i think.
@@randallmart92 :o your like guardian gaming angel! Perfect timing! I'll wait a few days in that case, I'll come back and give you an update :D
It's extra sad when at the end of the laughing scene she says "I want my journey to be full of laughter" when you consider what she believed that journey's end would be. I'm not done with the video yet, but I want to say props to you for reviving my feelings for this game. I was obsessed with it when I played it when I was younger, but with time I thought that was just me being a kid. Watching this, I'm struck that no, it really was special and worthy of that.
It really was something truly special indeed.
And we experienced it in real time., easily top 5
This is the game that got me into gaming, and basically shaped my teen years, and to a degree, who i am. I love this game more than any other.
My father had not yet passed away when this game came out. He died soon after.
This story has been seminal, pivotal, intrinsic to who and what I am ever since.
I’m sorry to hear that, but I’m happy that this game became so important to you. I hope you’re good, man.
I am... the pain of loss has gone, all that is left is the joy of who he was. Every child deserves a father like him.
It is a beautiful game. The pacing, the drama, the characters, the soundtrack, the atmosphere and world-building, the technical skill involved in weaving a compelling game experience with minor loading. The developers had spend years honing their craft and ability, to create a strong narrative and technical execution of these types of RPG. One of the strongest titles ever - and something a whole generation of gamers remember.
Well put!
It's crazy that it's the first 3d entry. This is 1yr after ff9. That's insane. Imagine going from addition and multiplication to trigonometry
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Its definitely the magnum opus for squaresoft
Finally someone did justice to my favorite game of all time. My life begun the moment I started playing Final Fantasy X is what I say. Such a special gem that I hold very dear in my heart.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, my friend. FFX is truly astounding, and this game changed my life forever as well. It will never get old.
Dansg08 also makes great ffx videos.
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@2:39:32 Sin doesn't just appear. The party has been hanging out on the back of Sin the entire time after they fell through the ice. You can tell by the ruined buildings that are around them. They're identical to those found on Sin.
Jecht saved the party as Sin.
I don't blame him for missing this I certainly did playing it as a child but it is alluded to in game as well in the dialogue. The party doesn't realize it, except Auron probably, but they evaded death here by landing on Sin's back.
What. No way.
I've never realized that, holy shit
Goddamn...
I'm about over an hour into this review and I'm crying. You understand exactly how I feel about FFX. And even FFX-2. You literally nailed this review and I'm happy so so happy someone else adores this game as much as I do. It's been my favorite since I was a child. Even when 7 was my first FF game. Nothing compared to X. Thank you for this Gem. I plan to share this. You reached my heart and it means everything to me. Thank you so much you earned a sub.
I’m so so happy you enjoyed the video, and that you share the love for this game as I do. It took a long time before it got any traction whatsoever, but I’m glad that both you and others are noticing it and finding value in my work! As you say, little or nothing compares to it in terms of soul and sincerity. Glad to have you here, and I hope to make more content you’ll enjoy in the future :) I really want to make more FF videos but they demand so much time and I don’t think I can afford taking that time right now. So hopefully in the future!
How could you like fffx2? I was so upset by it. Corny and wierd
Let's make them form a family band and tour the country side
And here I am 180 minutes in with not a chance of not finishing. You reminded me why this game was the first piece of art that I played. This game changed my life. It instilled empathy, looking past what’s right in front of you, and duty to be above yourself. This is the greatest game I’ve ever played and I owe my own development to this game. Thanks for the 4 hour video 🤩
I feel exactly the same way, my friend. Thank you so much for watching, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This game - to see someone else love it as much as I do
Honestly puts me in my feelings. This game is so important to me as a person. I can’t explain the amount of tears I’ve shed over this beautiful story and what it means to me.
Thank you so much for watching, Yuukio, I’m so glad you found the video and enjoyed it! I put all my love for the game into it, and I’m glad you recognize the passion for FFX :)
This game always has a special place in my heart. It's really hard to put into words the emotions it evokes but you said it perfectly. Thank you for making it!
Thank you so much, Minh, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video :)
Wow, that was really beautiful. It's been so long since I completed FFX, so it was really nostalgic to relive the journey like this. I definitely remember the different story beats better than I do for almost any game I haven't played in that long, which really speaks to how memorable the game is, but there were also fascinating details I had forgotten.
I am, for instance, fairly sure I made the exact same mistake back then of thinking Lulu's flare was some kind of teleportation spell, not just a signal to Wakka. Strange!
Another thing I had forgotten was that Auron was killed by Yunalesca, which raises the question, if he died back then,why did he seemingly continue to age?
Also got a renewed appreciation for how hard Auron's theme hits every time it plays in the actual story. A great theme on its own, but they use it for several of the most unforgettable moments.
Must have been a massive amount of work to put this together, but time really flew by watching it Amazing work!
Thank you ❤️ haha it’s kinda crazy about that Lulu flare, it just looks like teleportation because the whole scene is about moving fast and then getting back to the stadium, but it’s fun we both made that connection.
Also about Auron, I read something on that, and you’re very right, Auron looks 55, when he’s actually only 35. But I think, despite being unsent and therefore theoretically stuck at his 25 year old age (?), that using Sin to move to Zanarkand aged him there, since he was no longer in Spira. Might just be a way to explain an overlooked thing or poorly thought out age gap though, he definitely looks like 20-30 years older than in the Jecht Spheres, but yeah, that’s sort of what I’ve found
@@AndysTake I always thought her flare was her like magicking up a screen for them to watch on then and there, because she mentions watching him float in the sphere. Amazing detail to notice, love how this game changes my perception of stuff even 15 years down the line!
@@robbennett2436 Haha love the interpretations of her magic!
I always interpreted fiends and such, the way they appear, as being the result of a sort of self perception thing.
Maybe Auron ages because he perceives himself as having aged.
No wonder FF12 had a hard time living up to FFX's expectations in terms of how deep, long and well developed the story of FFX was. I am inspired to get back to this game as I last played it back in the ps2 era. I hope you make a follow up for FFX-2 on how it has supplemented or unnecessary at all depending on your take why they had to make a "true ending" for FFX.
Thank you, Patrick! I will consider FFX-2, it would take a massive amount of time, and since I’m not paid by the hour, it’s hard to do right now. But perhaps one day :)
X-2 didnt change the ending of X.
X-3 was going to, but fortunatly, they never made that game.
@@AndysTake I would love to see a video for FFX-2! But totally understand about the time commitment! ❤ It takes a lot of heart to create something this amazing.
@@riathrift3779 Thank you so much, Ria, I’m excited to get it done EVENTUALLY, but have no idea when :D
Final fantasy 10 is truly a masterpiece of a game, it just goes to show that games are art, this game just exemplifies that IMO
The third fight with Seymour, on Mt. Gagazet, is definitely the toughest. Every play through I do, I grind and grind on the mountain to prepare with the right abilities. It is a tough fight that can really catch you slacking.
How could anyone downvote this masterpiece? I'm only halfway through, but this just spectacular. CZcams recommended me a real gem.
That means the world, Kenshin, thank you so much ❤️ let me know your thoughts if you finish the full video :)
Thanks to CZcams removing dislike count, we will never find out how many people did downvote this video
@Kissalude same. Tidus was crybaby. But I stick with him till the end. I hated the cloister of trials. No open world too.
@@szymps 53 downvotes using the browser extension to see how them... anyway FFX is one of my favorite FF games and Auron is still one of myfavorite video game characters of all time.
I mean, the use of HD Remastered footage pretty much requires a downvote.
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I’ve never understood people’s hate of the laughing scene, even when I was playing it on release I’ve always loved it
@@princton23 same with me :)
People who mock it have no intention of playing and haven't played it. They don't have the context or wish to know it. Hehe fart voice acting bad is as far as it goes
As this is a video of considerable lenght, im watching this in pieces. but thank you for bringing me back to a game ive easily spend hundreds of hours on. From the funny, to the emotional. ive been on a rollercoaster every time i played this game. (ps. nice going into the details. there are thing i havent paid attention to ever. can still learn about this game it seems ^^)
@@Bahalex1991 thank you so much for watching, my friend, I’m so glad you’re liking it and taking your time with it :)
I really like how, in the ending scene, the way that each character has talked about grief reflects in the way they hold themselves when Tidus is leaving them - Rikku's happy waving him goodbye, Wakka's desperate fidgeting, like he needs to find some way to fix it, Lulu's acceptance, Yuna's quiet stillness, and Kimahri's simple observance of it. It shows just how much thought they put into the characterisation of everyone.
This is my second time watching this video. The first time, it really hit me just how much religious connotation was there. Not only that, but the amount of things they call back to and set up in the beginning of the narrative. Final Fantasy X was my first ever Final Fantasy, and I loved it so much. I still play it to this day.
I remember how, when I first played it, getting to Mt. Gagazet had me in tears. Kimahri's battle with Biran and Yenke with Servants of the Mountain playing in the background was emotional enough, but finding out that, hours of being on the mountain later, (because it took that long the first time, lol) Seymour had killed every single one...man, those scenes really got me, and it sucks seeing other reviewers of the game calling Kimahri a useless character. Even though he doesn't say much, he has so much emotional weight to him, and even in the sphere of Yuna's, where she tells the story of how she begged him not to go, and he stayed, it shows just how caring he is. I just love Kimahri so much and I wish he was real so I could give him a big hug.
Thank you for the comment, Jake! You’re so right, every character is truly their own, even Kimahri, whose depth is shown throughout the game.
People who say Kimahri is useless are the ones who didn’t pay attention at all and just sped through and didn’t care about the context.
Absolutely unreal how many layers there are to the story. To the origin of Spira and Sin, to the religious and social commentary, to the concept of death, to how we interpret dreams, etc.
Stay away from the summoner but don't stay away from this review!
Thank you so much! 😊
You're a bad man!
Love this game. The setting, themes, music... just perfect.
Thank you for making such an in-depth review.
Thank you so much, Bjorn, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Mate. First of all thank you for putting in all the work into creating this masterpiece. You talked about so much stuff I’ve never noticed or really thought about while playing the game years ago. You really made me fall in love with the game again and you made me appreciate the story so much more. Secondly I started to download the game again yesterday with the intention to replay the story myself and grind the *expletive* out of it. Much love ❤
Thank you so much for saying that, my friend, it means a lot to hear! I hope you enjoy the game again, it's so incredible to relive :)
Fun fact, the ruins under Macalania lake are the ruins that are on top of Sin apparently. That's how Jecht transported them to Bikanel Desert. Dansg08 had a video on it a while ago. "This Little FFX Discovery Blew My Mind"
Also, great video, thanks for making it.
Not just Macalania Lake either at 10:21, 1:43:25 & 2:37:32 those buildings all appear, the top of Sins back appears multiple times. Sin was with them the whole time, following them, helping them. Taking them and Tidus to where they needed to go.
This game was my first Final Fantasy game, together with Tales of Symphonia it got me through so much and also helped me learn about right and wrong. It also taught me how to properly read, speak and write English, so many fond memories.
This game is gonna break so many people emotionally when the remake eventually comes out. First timers and veterans alike.
FFX will forever be my favourite game. First FF I completed, and since then I've completed it on PS2, PS3 and PS4 including Penance all times. Loved the atmosphere, the music, the battle system, the colours, the fact that it truly felt like a fantasy game, and above all: the story. Haven't finished the video yet, but I'm just a few minutes in and can already tell this will be a great video. FFXII comes second, feels like an overlooked game sometimes, but it's really good too.
Glad you love the game so much, Aeneiden, and thank you so much for watching :) I completely agree with you!
Exactly the same as you. Played through X when I was only 6. I can't strain enough the fact that It changed me from the inside. This game never left me completely. XII is my second favorite which I tend to place first in terms of gameplay.
Great video thanks for making, a note on 02:36:50 - I read speculation that where the party is here is literally on top of Sin, that little mini city you can see on it's head, that's then how the party gets transported to Bikanel Island.
There's something special and more real about Titus's courage, it feels bigger for how much he isn't a badass. It feels pure.
There's also something sweet about the narrative juxtaposition... Titus spends the first 3/4ths of the game with everyone understanding what's happening better than he does, but then spends that last part of the journey as the only one who really understands the true scope of events and that has a complete picture. This is something few games manage to pull off, but it's awesome in FFX. It makes the ultimate sad victory feel well earned.
Edit: also I'm not sure if FFX is the best video game story (FF: Tactics is the game that competes most fiercely for affection) but, it is my favorite and is personally the most meaningful story to me.
Exactly, you put that so well.
Having played the PS1 FFs I remember being blown away by how gorgeous this game was.
While not my favourite, it's definitely the one I'd recommend to newcomers to the series.
I was absolutely blown away as well, literally thought it looked realistic
I actually think this game is the best game for newcomers since it's relatively easy at first and has a gentle learning curve with some good difficulty spikes along the way. The battle system is easy to get to grips with and the sphere grid is easy to understand despite looking daunting at first. The story is good and blends a lot of the futuristic and more traditional fantasy elements together. Also, despite how some view the quality of the voice acting, most of it is quite good with some excellent direction and voiced characters are easier for new players to get into games, especially since voice acting has been the standard in most games since the late 90s and early 00s
Man, you were so right about the "awkward" laughs, back then I just graduated from uni and I had so little understanding to pains in life. Now, when I played this part again last week, it totally felt different, it was so well written, along with the dialogues from NPCs in their world.
Beautiful work! This game is at the top of my list, I play it through every 5 years or so and love it more each time
Got the remaster worth it. Auron's BITTER, yet calm commentary throughout the game. Which becomes urgent sincerity after Zanarkand, "a promise I made to Jecht"
Astonishing video. This reminded me of how good this game is and how happy I am that I shared my Final Fantasy games with you way back then! ❤️
MVP ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your games with him! We all benefit with these wonderful videos.
Wow... That was a nostalgic rollercoaster.... I need to play this again. Great job on the video!!!!
Thank you so much!!! And you definitely have to play it again! :D
1:19:37 Okay, that integral context changes the entire "laugh scene" to the sweetest thing ever, even brought a tear to my eye
I have the itch to replay FFX for its 21st anniversary but got no time. But this video made me relive FFX's beautiful story so thank you! I've watched the entire 4 hours of it. Appreciate not just the retelling but also the explanation of the nuances of the story.
Thank you, Ran, so glad you watched and enjoyed the video! It's an amazing story indeed.
The Macalania scene is one of the, maybe THE greatest cutscenes in gaming history. I cry everytime I see it, because it's so bittersweet
You’re right :’( and it’s so incredibly iconic as well. Just so beautiful.
Top tier video celebrating a top tier game. It is amazing to me how much more I appreciate this game as the years pass. When it came out I was 13, and while I enjoyed the gameplay, the story did not resonate with me. Now, having adulted for a while now including raising a 9 year old little guy, this story wrecks me. Things such as Wakka bringing joy to people by winning as a way to distract from the harsh reality of life, or the relationship between Tidus and Jecht, or taking a deep look at your beliefs and religion in order to get past inherited biases - they all strike a deep connection now. It is a masterpiece that I just wasnt ready for at 13.
Well said, Daniel! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. This game definitely ages like a fine wine as people grow up and understand the story better than when they were kids
I love when Seymour tells wakka to "speak how you normally would" LOL shit always cracks me up
I love when Seymour completely ignores Wakka in the fight in Macalania Temple. 😂
I just want to say,first off….Thank you so much for this.FFX is a game close to my heart and I’ve watched a LOT of videos about it and listened to a lot of people telling the story of FFX but yours……yours was simply amazing.You tell it so well,offering your narrative whilst combining the gameplay elements to a T.A very big well done to you sir.
I would also like to offer my thanks for not infecting your video with Adverts every 6 or so minutes like many others.You have earned a sub and I look forward to more content.
Take care.
Thank you so much Nick, that means a lot :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, I'm excited to hopefully bring more Final Fantasy longform content soon :)
@@AndysTake and I will very much indeed welcome it.Keep up the great work Andy
One of the things that I find so fascinating about Yuna is that she isn't actually optimistic until very late in the game; she's a realist with a lot of resolve.
Since Titus is the narrator, we never see her breakdowns. She goes to great lengths to hide that, and it's frequently implied that she has times where she isn't great and Titus doesn't usually recognize the subtext.
Yuna is also able to understand a person's nature quickly unless there is incredibly skilled deceit at play. Her initial reactions to Seymore seem genuinely fearful, but her religion kept her from telling that to anyone.
I think it's because of her realism about how effed up their world is, and her empathy, that she initially believes Titus about Zanarkand. Like, monsters roam the world and I have to conjure basically dead monster people after entreating them in rituals in order to finally die at the end. What? Someone has arrived under mysterious circumstances claiming to be from the dead city? *meets him* nah, this is legit.
Great points, thanks for sharing! :) she’s a really wonderful character.
Good observations haha, man I love seeing people love this game.
I can’t even describe in words how incredible this video is and how much it meant to me. I cried so many times. You perfectly encapsulated why this is my favorite game not just in the Final Fantasy series but just as a whole. It’s truly such a beautiful, incredible, fantastic game and it deserves so much love. Thank you for all the time you took making it and sharing it with us. It’s a masterpiece in video game analysis. ❤️
Thank you so much for saying that, my friend. Hearing comments like this makes me so happy not only because it makes me feel like my time and efforts were well spent, but also because it lets me know I’m not alone in loving this game. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks again for leaving such a nice comment ❤️
Truly the greatest game I’ve ever played… honestly the vibes of this game are unmatched.. never played a game with such a perfect story, soundtrack, characters etc…. legendary.
Me too, Giio. Thank you so much for watching!
Its refreshing to see such an indepth review of my favorite FF game.
I think you hit on all the important pieces of the story, and you have alot of the same views that i have regarding the games story and characters.
When i first played this game a child, alot of the story went over my head. Scenes that either didnt understand due to poor language knownledge, or just not enough life experience get a whole other meaning when rewatched as an adult.
I wish i had someone to share this story with, someone i know would apreciate it and understand why i like it so much.
In the end, i just want to say thank you for making this video.
First game I completed of 2022. Got it 12/31/21. It's tough finding another game to play now. Love this game to death
Congratulations! I would recommend FFIX if you haven’t played it already :)
This game holds a special place in my heart. I played this on PS2 along with the remasters on PS3, PS4, and PC. 10/10 game
10/10 indeed ;)
Beautiful tribute to my most favorite FF-Game. Thank you so much for putting all that work into it. I enjoyed every second.
My absolute pleasure, my friend, and thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts :)
2:38:26 knowing now that when they fell under the ice they actually landed on the back of Sin, this scene becomes just a little bit more better
It’s crazy to think about all the details in the game one will 100% miss on the first playthrough!
I've played the game numerous times on different consoles, but my love for this game never wavered. From the first time I laid eyes on it when my aunt played it on her PS2, to now when I'm nearing the end on my nth playthrough on the PC.
I'm so thankful for this video, and for the work you've put into this. Amazing.
Thank you so much for saying that, noah! I really appreciate the comment and am so happy you liked the video :)
As a Person who lost his dad at age 6 in year 2003... I played Final Fantasy X shortly after...
I cannot express how much this Story always meant to me.
I'm always crying seeing how this affected me up till this day.
thank you.
I almost never leave comments (might be the first and last time this year), but you deserve so much praise!
Thank you so much for helping me experience this game again. I was a child when it came out and used to watch my big brother play. I’ve never even tried it but I remember going through the official guide everyday for hours. I would use the solution as a basis to write a novel-like version of the story. I would redraw the characters (I realized just now how tremendous their designs are, among the best ever), I would lose myself in the bestiary, I would look at the Aeons in total awe (how infinitely talented you need to be to design them as well ?!)
Forever THE game I’ll link to these precious moments spent with my brother. It gave food to my imagination in ways I had not really thought.
Thanks again
There is not a single story in media history better than this games story. This wasn't a game this was a reflection of life and the soul.
They can make a tv series in 10 or so episodes and I will watch the shit out of it
Cmon man. I love this game but there are many pieces of literature that have much deeper stories.
@@EminAnimE1he probably meant videogame and I’d have to agree. The south East Asian setting, religious borderline blasphemous nature of the plot, the twists, it’s hard to compare another story this in-depth
The scary thing is that this game really reflects on what is slowly happening in modern times. Our technology is getting so advanced. If there is another world war, I honestly think it could have the potential to set humanity back enough that something like this game is portraying. Truly a very interesting game story concept of humanity.
FFVI and Ultima IV have this beat by a mile.
Really wish I had the attention span to finish this game as a kid. Me and my brother got pretty far, but the concepts of grinding, and leveling characters strategically were beyond me at that point. And it wasn't a game play style I was used to. Sadly I was never able to come to back to it. Thank you for this video though. I was raised very Catholic so this story speaks to me on such a deep level I can't really put it into words. I distanced myself awhile ago from church and practicing the faith. But the lessons I learned I still carry with me. Thank you again for this great video, and I can confidently say after watching it, FFX might just have the greatest story ever told in a video game.
So glad you watched the video, Andrew, and I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s never too late to play this game. It’s characters and stories are definitely able to speak to a whole lot of people and with different backgrounds, and I can totally see how the theme of FFX, with the faith of Yevon etc, could speak to you. The themes of this game are just so mature and handled so well that I’m still impressed to this day.
Bro, when Tidus lifts Cid off the ground. Real Dark Knight "Where is she!?" vibes.
HAHAHA so true
Absolutely spectacular video. This is hands down the best retrospective of any final fantasy game I have ever seen. You took us, the viewers, through such an amazing journey. This game is truly one of the greatest stories ever told, and this video shows that off to an extraordinary level. Amazing work mate!
Thank you so much, Brad, that’s an amazing compliment! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video, to hear that my work paid off is the best feeling :)
This game is so good. The devs fucking nailed it.
They absolutely did.
This is why I say I'm not looking too forward to final fantasy 16. You're telling me that this game and what we've seen from that game are both final fantasy games? HA!
I love how, if you play X first then follow that up with XIII-2 you can see how SE tried to show you a similar story only taken from the perspective of the other end. Caius Ballad is doing everything he can to save Yeul from a similar fate (but in doing so becomes the bad guy) and it really accentuates the "final" in the fantasy.
It likewise has similar motives with throwing the player in at the end of the story (Tidus' monologue in Zanarkand and the battle on the shores of Valhalla in FFXIII-2) and covers similar storybeats (people fighting against destiny) and have similar ends; Tidus' vanishes, Yeul and Sarah die but likewise also make great points along the way.
SE has the great distinction of being good in writing stories about the duality of life; how great moments can be great tragedies at the same time and that we usually celebrate the good things only when they've already ended. They're also good at writing that (love)spark with the interaction between Tidus and Yuna, Fraan and Balthier, Nanamo and Raubahn (FFXIV); they're really good at highlighting those emotions in characters without going over the top. It's a great franchise but I can also understand that BECAUSE of this; it's definitely not for everyone.
As for my own experience....I bought FFX 5 times in total... 2x extra on PS2 because I played it SO much the discs simply gave out...another time as a steelbox set (simply for the collection), and finally on Steam so I could play it over and over and over again and then....one more time for good measure. I thank you for making this video...I couldn't have put it better myself and I think it's a VERY good tribute (if not the best) tribute to a game I hold very dear to my heart.
Thank you so much, Ferrie, that really means a lot to hear you say! I love this game so much and have as well bought it around 4-5 times on various platforms and remasters. Never gets old though.
I still think the best detail in the game is that after Sin appears outside the Zanarkand Dome and turns to leave, the screaming and wailing coming from it follows the cadence and tempo of the Hymn of the Fayth. Same thing is heard when you go inside Sin.
EDIT: After a year and another playthrough of FFX HD Remaster, I had to come back and point out that Tidus actually remembers the girls from the very start of the game when he was signing Blitzballs. They tell him they're sitting in "East Block, in the front row" and "Fifth from the right!" Then when Tidus is talking to Yuna at the first Rin wayhouse, he mentions that Blitz players can't let themselves be distracted by that "cute girl in the fifth seat from the right". God, there's just so much really incredible detail in this game.
This is the longest video I've ever seen on CZcams, and I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for reminding me how special Final Fantasy X is.
Thank you so much for watching, Ben! I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)
I think I was in 7th grade when I played this. It's been so long now that it feels like a dream; just a collage of colors, music, and such terrible melancholy that I didn't think I would ever recover. Lol I remember not even being able to beat it properly, so my friend gave me a cheat disc just so I could see the ending. To this day, I think it's one of the most beautiful things that I've ever seen. Now that I'm writing this, I can remember how bitter I felt at the ending, but I also remember the serenity, like the kind of relief you feel after having yourself a good cry. I remember this game inspired me to read more, to write poetry, and to never be scared to live life.
Nostalgia is the pain of returning home, and I can't think of a video more nostalgic than this. So bitter, yet so sweet. Thanks for the hard work Andy. I look forward to more videos from you.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Az Din, I really felt them. I also played this partly during my elementary school and junior high years, and remember being so enthralled and mesmerized, but like you not being able to beat it my first time around haha. I’m so glad the video resonated with you. I hope I’ll find the time to make another video on another FF in the future.
Excellent work. Would love to see a X-2 analysis from you. Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much, my friend :) planning an X-2 video in the future!
What a fantastic summery and critique of an amazing video game. As a kid, this story enchanted me and stayed with me over the years. You can't really tell people how amazing it is. They have to experience for themselves. But I think that this 4 hour video does a really good job of capturing the emotions and essences of the whole story. Nice work and thank you for letting me relive the tale without actually going back and playing the game. That part might have to come next 😉
Oh old Maechen, was always a pleasure running into you.
So glad I found this. I am also with the same opinion that it's the Greatest Game Of All Time. I played it in my late 20s, so it fascinates me that younger gamers can be such big fans. I love that. It really proves that great games are timeless, and so are the people who play them. 15, 25 or 50yrs old doesn't matter, we are all one in the same when it comes to enjoying a masterpiece like FFX. And the game goes by those same rules!
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts, Red Beard! :D I wholeheartedly agree!
Dude this is one of the best full reviews of this game on CZcams. This is my first rpg i played when i was 10 in 2003 and the first game i got emotionally attached to the characters and world and music and story. And also the first game that made me cry . I hold it close to my heart . Thanks for this man. As i got older tidus is the most relatable character in the entire final fantasy series.
I bought this game as a teenager, it was my first game for the PS2. And I completely fell in love with it, I was (am) obsessed with it. It's the game I've completed the most times, I've bought it for several platforms (PS2, PS3, PS Vita, Switch). And now I'm considering buying a PS2 again to play the original experience again (man I really hate the faces on the remasters). I really love seeing someone with similar feelings about the game. Thanks for the video, it's amazing.
Final Fantasy 10 has special place in my heart as I could relate to Tidus and his relationship with father and how it's progression mirrored my own.
This was the first one I ever finished, and it had my favourite story of any FF until XIV, which has now brought me to many tears on many occasions.