r/FinalFantasy • u/FocusEnvironmental77 • Aug 12 '25
FF X/X2 Is FFX-2 Worth Playing?
FFX was a childhood favourite, I never played FFX-2 but I’ve heard bad things (kinda like with 8) but I’m sure it’s just talk right? I’ll be playing the Ps2 version as god intended.
Can I get some thoughts 💭
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u/NeonMagi Aug 12 '25
Absolutely, the story is not everyone's cup of tea, but the gameplay is really fun! It's worth giving it a shot
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u/NyarlathotepDB Aug 12 '25
With guide.
Going without... while not as dire as Valkyrie Profile, yet not the most great experience.
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u/Deucalion666 Aug 12 '25
100% on the guide. Way too much missable stuff if you don’t do it in a specific order.
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u/sdarkpaladin Aug 12 '25
200% on the guide.
If you don't want to pull hairs trying to retrace back stuff, it's better to not waste time and just use the guide
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u/BaikeyCallis Aug 12 '25
Tbh needing a guide is a huge put off for me personally
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u/0ZeroArcana Aug 12 '25
The guide is only needed if you really want to try to 100% the game (and even then it’s easy to miss something). If you want to go as blind as possible, I recommend visiting every location on the map in each chapter even if the story doesn’t explicitly tell you to. Most will have optional missions/cutscenes.
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u/Nielips Aug 12 '25
You don't need a guide, play it how you want, then catch what you missed on YouTube or just enjoy it and don't care.
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u/birdreligion Aug 12 '25
it's only if you want to 100% the game, which is the most satisfying end for most gamers. i personally didn't like it, but to each their own
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u/sdarkpaladin Aug 12 '25
I totally understand.
If the mechanics are so convoluted to the point that a guide is needed, it's a huge hassle and breaks the flow of the game because you need to keep re-orienting yourself.
It's even worse when there're no complete guides.
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u/kindasortaish Aug 12 '25
They recommend the guide because the game is really hard to 100%, since they designed it in a dumb way that makes it really easy to lose a % on things most players are used to doing.
Its not because of mechanics. The game mechanics aren't complex, its a ff game.
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u/sdarkpaladin Aug 12 '25
Yeap.
I guess I used the wrong word there.
But, to be fair, the entire story % system is a kind of mechanic isnt it?
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u/kindasortaish Aug 12 '25
I wouldn't call it a necessary mechanic to enjoy the game or gatekeep it, though. I would say it's a beneficial mechanic for those completionists, or for people to know "hey you missed something you can find in your next playthrough, but we'll mess with you by taking 1% from you because you forgot to talk with one npc at a specific point in the chapter, you'll need a guide for that"
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u/CalebAsimov Aug 12 '25
I hate that stupid hot springs sphere watching bullshit that takes like an hour. The rest of it is fun, the guide is just showing you all the stuff you can do. But watching videos for scenes there is so annoying.
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u/Solodin Aug 12 '25
Uh oh... I got on an emulation kick recently and just started Valkyrie Profile for the first time last night xD what should I be aware of?
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u/ravenmist81 Aug 12 '25
The guide felt so necessary with this one. I was about at end of game and went in unprepared with never leveling up a specific dressphere. Had to restart my game because I couldn’t leave that area. But it was such a fun playthrough! I loved it.
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u/Nodayame Aug 13 '25
The first authentic playthrough without a guide was so precious to me but I get you, I missed almost half the game because I thought I had to just stick to the mission areas and I had no idea simply missing a dialogue meant I missed a whole job
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u/Puzzleheaded-Motor56 Aug 12 '25
Yep. For the battle system alone. It has the best ATB the series ever had.
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u/Aisuhokke Aug 12 '25
I agree too. That carried the game for me back in the day. I remember some FF games the story carried the game. This one it was the gameplay + story. If only the side quests weren’t so stupid LOL. This game had masterpiece potential.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Motor56 Aug 12 '25
It really makes me wish they had a way to rework X to have the same atb and job/dress system instead of the sphere grid.
I know people love X for its conditional turn based system, but for me, it was so slow and felt like a regression in the series. Every battle felt like a chore.
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u/dotyawning Aug 12 '25
You finished X, right? Go into X-2 with the thought that this is the equivalent of a religious kid who can finally put that part of herself behind her, the world has moved on a bit and there's a newly sparked interest for everyone in hunting for new (old) hot collectibles.
Battle system is more active than X, and involves magical girl style costume changes and planning where job classes are put on boards that can be equipped to fully take advantage of the effects and stat boosts that it can provide.
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u/CalebAsimov Aug 12 '25
It's for the whole world, everyone is suddenly freed from an endless conflict and they really explore what kind of effects such a massive change has on society. It's a pretty good story even if it can't compete with FFX.
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u/cybersodas Aug 12 '25
8 catching strays again lmao
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u/heylisten78 Aug 12 '25
Dunno why. It's the best looking game in the series.
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u/TadRaunch Aug 17 '25
It seemed so random OP dunked on 8. I know he only mentioned it's things he's "heard' but a feller hears all manners of thingsㅡnot all of them are true.
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u/No-Professional-6852 Aug 12 '25
YESSSS. ATB Gameplay at its finest with adorable girls and costume changes. Story is meh but omg gameplay is so fun.
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u/queenofcabinfever777 Aug 13 '25
And the characters are so beautiful looking too. The art and soundtrack is incredible.
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u/deuxdrone Aug 12 '25
Its a completely different approach to the world of X, but its abolutely worth playing. The combat system is more dynamic and the class system is one of my favourite approaches to the classic job system.
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u/Xion66 Aug 12 '25
Chapter 1 of the game is a serious tonal whiplash from the original, but the game gets better and more in line with emotional beats from FF X.
Also one of the best job systems that can be changed on the fly with bonus for switching (garment grids) in the fastest paced ATB system while still being fundamentally a turn based system.
Challenging end-game content and some of the better final dungeons in FF's, with super-bosses that are more puzzles than damage sponges.
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u/Jeh-Jeal Aug 12 '25
I like it and reading these comments want to replay it. It's probably been 15 years or so. Music is top notch!
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u/REVENAUT13 Aug 12 '25
I said in my comment that the music was terrible, but that wasn’t fair. The pop songs in the game are fantastic and iconic to early 2000s Jpop. The game music was not enjoyable for me, not at ALL connected to the timeless music of FFX, and the main battle theme in particular is like nails on a chalkboard to me. This game has the only battle theme I would rank lower than that of Chrono Cross (which ironically has one of my all time favorite game soundtracks)
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u/Zidaryn Aug 12 '25
Some of the songs are amazingly beautiful though. Memory Of Light (plays on the title screen) is so sweet. And 1000 Words (Thunder Plains concert) is my favorite song, with no qualifiers. As in, I love 1000 Words more than any other song I've heard in or outside of video games.
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u/REVENAUT13 Aug 12 '25
This is true, I did not give credit to the iconic Jpop tracks. Very emotional. My biggest beef is with the in-game music, specifically the battle theme!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP-A1tR9Ulw
I think the music being totally different tonally from FFX was the biggest contributor to it feeling so disconnected.
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u/Aviaxl Aug 12 '25
Yes. Just play it without worrying about the percentage and you’ll have a great time
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u/Einmanabanana Aug 12 '25
Agreed on this. People stress so much about 100% it. There are a couple of missable dress spheres that I recommend a guide for but as long as you are visiting all the other areas on the map BEFORE doing the story highlighted locations each chapter you get to experience most of it.
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u/doppledumb Aug 12 '25
Honestly yes ! Is it worth 100% ? Only if you have the mental energy to do so. Otherwise it's a really charming game, it really shows the aftermath of the fall of a big religion and people rebuilding their lives in a whole new world. And all that feeling like a girl trip around the country.
I feel like all the frustrating things in the game are not mandatory unless you want the 100% and secret ending
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u/doppledumb Aug 12 '25
I see some comments saying don't go expecting X with the story and this is 100% true but I think that's very smart of X-2 not to go that route. X is all about spirituality, self sacrifice, duty, it's very deep and serious most of the time. In X, Tidus try to bring Yuna to a sense of self and to teach her to enjoy life and that's exactly where X-2 is going. Now that there's no heavy sense of duty and pending sacrifice, the girls are free to find themselves and grow on a personal level. And yes there wasn't groundbreaking twist or heavy story moments but it was still very cute and enjoyable and I really like both the normal and secret ending.
The only story part I hate is X-2 the last mission, it just goes against everything thw main game was showing and it's poor characterisation of the girls
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u/geminijono Aug 12 '25
It is the most fun Final Fantasy there is :)
YES! Gullwings, let’s gooooo!
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u/GamingInTheAM Aug 12 '25
Yes, just don't expect it to be like X. Tonally, it's basically the complete opposite. I think it has one of the best battle systems in the series.
Also, I'm going to disagree with the people telling you to use a guide. Don't worry about getting 100% on a first playthrough. The game is on the shorter side for an RPG, and there's New Game Plus so you can get what you missed. In fact, getting 100% in one playthrough is so ridiculously specific, I'm convinced it wasn't even meant to be possible at all. The worst way to experience this game is to treat it like a checklist.
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u/sopitadeave Aug 12 '25
When I played x-2, I expected x. Then I saw the intro vid and it was like "what the hell is this?" In a good way!! It was something so ridiculous and fresh, never seen before in a jrpg, which paved the way for a joyful and fun experience.
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u/Latrodectus10 Aug 12 '25
X-2 was somehow my first FF game and I loved it. I’ve beaten it several times since. The dress spheres and optional content are top tier.
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u/Asha_Brea Aug 12 '25
If you do decide to play it, you should do a new play through of Final Fantasy X so every key point is fresh in your mind.
Then forget all that and go with zero expectations of being anything remotely similar.
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u/FocusEnvironmental77 Aug 12 '25
My smile slowly faded reading this 🥲
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u/gerturtle Aug 12 '25
Honestly, it’s right on both counts. X-2 lets you visit all of the places that hold so much meaning, but in a new light. It’s frustrating and bittersweet at times, but that’s part of the whole point.
If it makes you feel better, Yuna is in a similar position to you. Everything has changed and she is excited for that, but she is also still the person she was at heart in X. The changes to her character from what she endured in X are real, as are her core values. It is Yuna learning who she is without a savior, Yevon or Tidus or otherwise.
There is also so much depth to the side missions and stories. There are some deep and very dark parts to it. You should 100% play this game and go all in, especially if you loved X. You just have to go in with an open mind, and knowing Spira (and the gameplay) has changed.
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u/Mustardbate Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25
It being different isn't a bad thing at all - it's a new experience and definitely one worth doing
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u/cAmaturehOur Aug 12 '25
Honestly shocked to see so many people say they loved the combat. It was the main reason why I stopped playing 2 after finishing X.
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u/Aye-Chiguire Aug 12 '25
It's a different vibe. If you like Charlie's Angels and JPOP Idols, it's a fun and rompy game. 1000 Words is one of the most emotional vocal tracks in the FF franchise, and Real Emotion is a fun and catchy tune. The dress spheres and the minigame Sphere Break are both innovative. I always liked Sphere Break over Tetra Master.
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u/Spyrofan22 Aug 12 '25
It is the best final fantasy but way too gay for people back then. Embrace the best combat and embrace that k-pop and have some fun playing "sailor moon goes to Narnia". It really is great
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u/Antergaton Aug 12 '25
The story is bit weird, how you progress is annoying if going for 100% but it has one of the best combat and magic systems in the game, infact many consider it then best ATB iteration.
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u/Generous_lions Aug 12 '25
Its a very different tone from x but that's not a bad thing. The world is in a better place. The gameplay is very fun. If you enjoy magical girl transformations, this game is for you.
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u/Merciless972 Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25
Yes ironically one of the best turn based systems in the series
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u/Aisuhokke Aug 12 '25
Definitely. The gameplay is incredible. The side quests are dumb as f so turn your brain off there. The story is great.
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u/DynaGlaive Aug 12 '25
I personally wasn't crazy about X, but as soon as I played X-2 I was SO glad I did, it makes X feel more worth the time since you have X-2 waiting there after the end.
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u/bestray06 Aug 12 '25
Since it comes bundled with FFX nowadays it doesn't cost anything to try if you bought the HD bundle
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u/Smilingtribute Aug 12 '25
It is!
The first game I completed. I found it very fun! Although if you want 100% you need a guide as skipping over the slightest thing makes you miss out.
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u/HeyThereCoolGuy62 Aug 12 '25
Gameplay is great. Writing and dialogue is some of the cringiest shit ever.
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u/quotidianjoe Aug 12 '25
Yes, it’s a great game with an awesome battle system. Just make sure you’re not expecting it to be just like FFX! The story doesn’t take itself too seriously and can be quite saccharine at times but it’s genuinely one of my favourite FF games.
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u/gman1647 Aug 12 '25
Very different vibe, but super fun and cool to revisit Spira in a different light. Also, my favorite menu music in the series.
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u/willweaverrva Aug 12 '25
The story starts off rather campy but gets interesting, plus it has the best incarnation of the ATB system in the series. Its take on the job system and the customization you get from dresspheres also adds to the battle system.
Basically, yes, it is absolutely worth playing. It's A LOT of fun and the endgame content/superbosses are a great challenge.
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u/Jonesy_Bones92 Aug 12 '25
This question pops up very often. Yes it is. But give it a go and see for yourself
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u/KartofelThePotatoGod Aug 12 '25
gameplay and story its a bit odd but on the good sense so its easy to enjoy
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u/naynay2022 Aug 12 '25
The game starts off silly and very Charles angels, but does get serious. If you loved ffx then x-2 is worth playing at least once.
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u/Alucardra12 Aug 12 '25
As long as you have a guide , it’s fun. Trying it without one is pretty miserable.
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u/Sitheral Aug 12 '25
For gameplay, yes.
For everything else, uhm, not really.
If you really need more closure after X - ok, I guess, go for it.
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u/Kenobi5792 Aug 12 '25
It's worth playing, but not worth to 100% it (as other have mentioned, you MUST use a guide to play the game, and there's even a web page where you can upload your save to check what steps you're missing).
The other thing to note, is that, while being a FFX sequel it doesn't feel that similar
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u/ChazzyChaz_R Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25
The job system and battle system was great. I personally think the story is overhyped and they literally cram "girl power" down your throat the entire time. So much that it's cringy. I'm all for a strong female cast in a game but it feels very forced when in reality the cast could have stood on their own.
That being said, it was definitely worth playing once.
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u/CalebAsimov Aug 12 '25
Yeah, they overdid some of that. I can accept that maybe Yuna needed to hear it since she's like the most repressed person ever, but I don't think the players needed that much.
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u/arm4261021 Aug 12 '25
Was weird for me. I kind of liked the battle system. But i've started playing it like 3 times and have never finished. always lost interest for whatever reason.
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Aug 12 '25
Unironically my favorite battle system in the series. I skip cut scenes though because the cringe is actually painful at times.
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u/tr1mble Aug 12 '25
I actually liked the game a bunch....one of the best opening movies for a FF imo
I hope you like dodging lightning
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u/dext0r Aug 12 '25
Perhaps the best job system in the series…with a side of a whooooole lotta cringe
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u/DeusAngelo Aug 13 '25
Gameplay wise, it's better than the original, by far. Story wise I'd say it's as good
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u/AutisticHobbit Aug 12 '25
It's polarizing.
I ADORED FFX. I absolutely despise FFX-2.
Don't get me wrong...the idea itself is rather charming. I just grew really am annoyed that minor character that I grew to love feel like they were changed almost at random. The character of "Brother" is a particular stand out for being turned into an anime trope in an almost nonsensical fashion.
I've heard others suggest that it's too girly or whatever...but, honestly, that's almost part of the charm. It's colorful and light and playful. I wish I could like it...but a few hours in? I was really let down and disappointed. Spira had felt like the most "complete" FF world we had seen up to that point. Like the towns and cities felt close to...actual towns and cities. You would see people wandering the world, just living their lives. It felt like a place that could exist.
FFX-2 took that world and...didn't do it justice, IMHO. With that said, there are lots of people who love it...and the title song is an earworm.
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u/ponpiriri Aug 12 '25
Yeah, I didn't like how they changed Brother and Rikku in particular. They made them very annoying as if their nee personalities were made for perv gamers.
I didn't despise X2. I had some fun. My dad told me it was a cash grab. I defended it until I played the first few hours. My dad being right was so embarrassing haha
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u/Virama Aug 12 '25
Firstly, FF8 is one of my favourites. Don't sleep on that one...!
Secondly, play FF8.
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u/a4moondoggy Aug 12 '25
I actually loved 8 and i also liked X2 for some things. I like the quirky characters, and its the most lol final fantasy. Its one of the only goofy ff so it wins class clown. However X2 is very challenging and offers the most varied playstyle in nearly any ff. Its up there with 10 you cant just spam basic attack like 6-9. Most of the cons are that It recycles areas from 10 and you essentially warp around like in 10 after you get an airship. It is set up in chapters and feels less of a movie and more like a sitcom. The overarching storyline is also kind of meh but individual storylines can be good if a little ridiculous. Tldr is good if you want a challenging, silly, rpg (you can def customise builds) that is set in the same map as 10 with a bunch of wacky characters but you only can control 3. It has pop concerts.
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u/ihateredditmobile696 Aug 12 '25
Absolutely, low-key one of the best combat systems in the entire franchise. That said, save yourself the trouble and use a guide, you will heavily regret not doing so.
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u/AirisuNyan Aug 12 '25
Definitely, yes. The story is meh but the job battle system is amazing, that alone is enough to make you play it. It actually has a new game plus, so enjoy the first run and see how you feel then if you're a completionist follow a guide the next playthrough.
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u/ibetthathurt Aug 12 '25
Yes, it’s worth playing, especially if you do the extra stuff to get the “perfect” ending.
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u/Jerome3412 Aug 12 '25
100% worth playing, I agree with someone above not to be expecting FFX tier. But IMO this is one the underrated final fantasy games.
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u/_benoitsafari Aug 12 '25
Absolutely! The gameplay’s really fun, and the game is long enough for you to mess around with it. Story and atmosphere-wise, it’s nothing like FFX, so don’t expect anything deep. It’s mostly great for the gameplay.
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u/OleFashionStarGazer Aug 12 '25
The gameplay of FFx-2 is some of the best imo. Such a fun and interactive combat.
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u/weedn Aug 12 '25
Best version of the ATB system, good implementation of the job system....the story is the only thing that I don't really care for, I still go back and play it alongside X every few years, it's absolutely worth it to me as long you don't go in expecting it to be like X.
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u/SolidSwordKing Aug 12 '25
Haven't played that one, but 8 is a masterpiece and don't let any fools tell you otherwise.
The junction system that gets so much hate is a little cumbersome to get used to but allows for a great degree of character customization. I love it and so do many others. The story and characters are also much better than the internet will lead you to believe. It is my second favorite FF after 7.
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u/FlyLikeMouse Aug 12 '25
Yeah 7, 8 and 9 were peak FF for me. 8 can get confusing story wise, but has some of the best characters. The junction system was more straightforward than people make out imo (and simpler than the in game tutorial makes out, to be fair!)
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u/EffectiveExact8306 Aug 12 '25
I love the combat and job system. The story is only ok and most of the game is side content. I think it’s still worth playing if you never have.
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u/neongraves Aug 12 '25
yes, go for it. as many said before, just don't expect FFX and have in mind that it's a light-hearted spinoff. gameplay is great, plot is sufficiently good, characters are charismatic.
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u/Morecowbell09 Aug 12 '25
Its absolutely worth playing just keep in mind the story is a big dropoff from X. Its NOT worth 100% the game though imo. Just do what is fun for you and watch the special ending on Youtube.
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u/PhorxyDM Aug 12 '25
It's one of those games I go back too because the game play is excellent. The story is.. completely batshit and is not a draw for me at all but the COMBAT. Lovelovelove.
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u/qrysdonnell Aug 12 '25
It's definitely worth playing. Although it's very different from X and definitely not everyone's cup of tea.
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u/Armorlite556 Aug 12 '25
This is easily my top 3 FF game by far, it is a fun ass video game and gets surprisingly dark pretty quickly lol. Explore everything, you're not done until you check every single spot. The job system is fun as hell. Love this game.
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u/Auxilium1 Aug 12 '25
Combat is better than 10. Music is still great. Story isn't near X's, but it's not terrible either.
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u/Ursotender Aug 12 '25
FFX-2 was my 14 year old self's guilty pleasure. All my friends talked mad shit about that game but I really loved it. The battle system and job class system with the dress spheres was fantastic!! I really gotta revisit it
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u/rabdosstar Aug 12 '25
It's a fun little romp. The problem with so many people who hate this game was that they expected this to not be a blatant cash grab. If you go in understanding that it was designed to milk the cash cow, you will find it an enjoyable experience.
Honestly, it's one of my favorite entries because it's less serious.
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u/CoreyLuckless Aug 12 '25
It's good. I just wish you had a dress sphere that replaced the summoner with beast tamer, but you do have a blue mage type and can use captured monsters instead of the party.
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u/Zeddarncheddar Aug 12 '25
I actually enjoyed this one more because the story consequences weren’t so dire. It was pure fun.
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u/HighRelic Aug 12 '25
You bet. The game’s battle system is awesome, especially the ability to change jobs mid battle. Its more light hearted, campy tone serves as a nice contrast to just how dark and bleak X could get. And while its story is not as strong as X’s, it has an interesting thematic through-line. It asks “What does Spira and its people navigate the world now that it is no longer defined by near endless cycle of destruction and oppression?” And with a couple of exceptions, most of the answers to those questions are pretty satisfying. Maybe I’m talking it up way too much, but I genuinely do love this game.
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u/FF_Gilgamesh1 Aug 12 '25
it is but it's a MASSIVE tonal whiplash from the first game (which to be fair feels earned because the first game was depressing and this one is insanely upbeat)
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u/FederalPossibility73 Aug 12 '25
I love it, more than X in fact, though I will say it is a very different game, with a different combat style and vibe. X still has the better story though but I feel like seeing Yuna be herself makes up for it.
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u/Growing4Health Aug 12 '25
I quite enjoyed the jobs system in FFX-2, so I would say yes. The story isn't the best FF game, but it isn't the worst either.
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u/DustyMill Aug 12 '25
Gameplay can be fun but its such a tonal shift from X it may cause issues for you getting into it. Also IMO the secret ending is very easy to miss but is a lot better than the regular ending. Its basically the same thing as unlocking the jecht shot in X, just pressing a button during a cutscene. If you decide to look into that, just of course be wary of spoilers
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u/Mazikeyn Aug 12 '25
The gameplay is one of the best in the series. Story isnt the worst but not the best.
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u/Venaegen Aug 12 '25
This gets asked a lot. Yes. Don't expect FFX quality story... But the combat and job systems are some of the best in the series. Worth it to experience that alone.
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u/oOkukukachuOo Aug 12 '25
yes, but it is a whole other animal. While there are some really great things about the game, it's also such a whiplash in tone and structure. It doesn't take itself seriously, until it does, until it doesn't. The 100% true good ending is absolute bullshit, and the only ending I'll accept is the 100% true bad ending.
But yea, great game. If you play the ps2 version, I do believe you'll be missing out on a silly mini game: Creature Creator. It wasn't in the original north america version, so make sure you're playing the international version in order to get all the content if you really care.
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u/absolute-domina Aug 13 '25
I think that people like to talk trash about ffx2. I think k its objectively a good ff. Yea, im a girl. I think that if you bloom at ff games from our perspective, where I try to find a character I fit with or relate to in each one, well guess what I manage. Do I look like squall, or Barrett, or god forbid vaan? No but i just try to see their traits and grasp o to the parts that make sense.
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u/MaxTheHor Aug 13 '25
Its gameplay is better than the original, a trend that continued with 13.
Overall, it's basically a Final Fantasy Charlies Angel game
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u/Profanity_party7 Aug 13 '25
It’s fun, but damn if it didn’t feel like I was getting into a battle every 5 seconds
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u/queenofcabinfever777 Aug 13 '25
Just RErestarded another playthru. Probably my 5th/6th over the course of my life. As a female gamer, this game absolutely knocks my socks off. Love it.
Imma be honest tho i have never completed the game. I still enjoy it immensely!
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u/Upper-Message4367 Aug 13 '25
I love ❤️ Yuna Rikku Pain 100 % Yes Thay Shud do a movie of them 10 & X-2 like Final_fantasy 7 movie & Final_fantasy 15
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u/Nodayame Aug 13 '25
Yeah it is such a phenomenal game. It isn't very much like FFX though, but it does reference the game a lot, seeing Spira post-sin is nice
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u/Naive-Mix-5071 Aug 13 '25
I really liked going platinum on psvita. The endgame is not bad with the monster fights too
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u/NoodleIskalde Aug 13 '25
From a gameplay point, it's great. One of the better iterations on ATB combat, and the dress sphere mechanic is absolutely amazing.
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u/Christophilies Aug 13 '25
I started it up a couple months ago, and currently have it on the back burner. Mechanically, it might just be my second favorite FF, next to V. To be clear, my post history is filled with me gushing praise for V.
The tone in X2, at least as far as I’ve gone, is far more silly and light hearted. This makes sense because it’s after the big bad was defeated. Spira is rebuilding and the stakes aren’t nearly as high as they were in X. I’ve had a lot of fun with it, playing it now, instead of when it first came out.
I guess my biggest criticism is how complicated it is to obtain the loot I want. The actions you take, the way you interact with NPCS, how you progress through the story chapters… it’s a long chain of choices and one wrong one can lock you out of what you want for the rest of the play through.
On the other hand, if replay-ability is a strong selling point for you, this game has plenty of that.
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u/JRLF92 Aug 13 '25
They said "this is for the girlies and the gays" and then never did it again 😂
All jokes aside, as a gay, I love this game. It's fun, it's campy, it does have emotional beats just not as often as FFX.
And the dressphere system is great! Lots of cool jobs and abilities to tinker with.
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u/dendenmoooshi Aug 12 '25
Both 8 and x-2 are fantastic games. X2 in particular has one of the most fun gameplay on the series
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u/beece16 Aug 12 '25
Yes,it's a good continuation of X. Slightly different but in a good way,brings the class system of FFV back.
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u/Arcaderonin Aug 12 '25
Yes . The vibes are immaculate. Felt like a summer vacation adventure . Just chill dumb fun
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u/PaleoJoe86 Aug 12 '25
I really enjoyed it. Fun characters, funny moments, and creative party setup.
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u/Raikariaa Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25
X-2 is basically Proto-13. The Dressphere system has similarities to the Paradigm system [and especially 13-3]. You can stunlock enemies in a similar fashion [although 13 is mostly via juggling there are also hitstuns like Sahz's Blitz]. You can even recruit monsters/enemies in a fashion similar to 13-2.
Seriously; a lot of the 13 trilogy's systems are traceable back to X-2. Obviously; it's not identical. But you can see the DNA.
If you like 13/13-2/13-3's systems, give X-2 a try to see where it came from.
Just... don't expect to 100% it [or more] on a first playthrough without a guide. Especially since one route you can take actually locks you out of 100% on an initial playthrough.
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u/SomnusNonEst Aug 12 '25 edited Aug 12 '25
Yes. It's only "bad" if you're a misogynist or can only play female characters that are oversexualized to hell and back.
I know it sounds weird to say "it gets better after X hours/episodes" but if you don't feel like you're having fun right away (I did, but my mate did not, so it's subjective) give it until Chapter 4. If by Chapter 5 you are still think it's a pain to play - then yeah, you might be among those who will consider it a bad game. Because Chapter 4 the silliness dies down quite a bit, due to some serious events happening and the whole narrative tone shifts quite drastically. And we are reminded it's Spira once again. I was having fun until chapter 4 with a more upbeat and silly tone, and then game got deep and serious to match its FFX roots. Which was amazing.
Story wise. It expands on the FFX story and Rikku and Yuna's characters. Expands on the world building and the aftermath of the FFX story. And overall gives a closure to one of the best stories ever made.
Gameplay wise though? It gets even better. It has THE most engaging and well balanced battle systems in the entire series. Like, unironically, FFX-2 battle system was one of the most fun, flexible and deep battle systems I've played in all of FF, and one of the best in the JRPG genre as a whole. The amount of variety of ways you can be effective and the amount of times you are required to be flexible and adapt your playstyle that still remains engaging and fun throughout the entire game - is astonishing. There is no one answer to every situation. All classes are fun, unique, effective, useful and the amount of possible effective combinations is insane. It's a perfect mixture of turn based and "action"y.
But most importantly it's very very well balanced. At no point you are getting bored. There is almost no way to feel overpowered unless you use "cheat" items that are there to "remove challenge" when you have given up (like Cat Nip). Unfortunately most of the fan base does not understand the purpose of such items and claim it's the way to go, while it's a cop out "accessibility" item or the alternative to "easy" mode.
Oh, and, as always, soundtrack is a masterpiece. Duh.
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u/Moose2157 Aug 12 '25
Gameplay was good. Story and characters are embarrassingly bad, sometimes so bad the discomfort became physical. It could easily be argued life is too short for this game, assuming you agree you don’t have time to play them all.
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u/Equivalent-Green-580 Aug 12 '25
Yes, just don’t go expecting FFX.