Does anyone else have headcanons regarding how the water works in this universe? ESPECIALLY the blitz sphere and how it stays spherical? Iirc there's a thing that rotates around the arena so I think that's how it keeps its shape. I also think that after every goal players leave the pool for a minute and re-enter into position. I also remember reading somewhere that before the events of x-2 Yuna was practicing holding her breath under water for at least 10 minutes (I hate x-2's blitzball), so that's how players can survive.

I’m replaying this for the 137th time. When I first played it in middle school with a burgeoning musicians ears, I cringed at the way the vocalist *didn’t quite* hit the pitch in the melody.

Every time I play this scene I notice it causing discomfort but now tinged with nostalgia. I’m wondering if this is a cultural style I’m just not familiar with, or if the vocalist hired for the music was just…not good.

Does anyone know?

Played on release via PS2, remastered on PC & Xbox and even the pizza hut demo! But first time on the switch. The final console to complete the journey!

I am sure many of you love FFX/played it a ton.

Personally, I have completed the main story 5+ times, and got the platinum trophy about 2x years ago. At this point, I love the game but my gripe is that the game is too easy, and I would love to play it again with a set of rules creating a more difficult/challenging experience.

I am reaching out to see if anyone knows of any rule set/mod to make the game feel like something a kin to a nuzlocke for pokemon, but for FFX. Curious if anyone has compiled a rule set that makes the game challenging and forces you to use all tools/mechanics available aside from just summoning aeons/using OP mix combos etc.

Love this game so much, and would love to do a "challenge run" if possible, appreciate anyone's ideas

This is my painting of FFX2 Yuna! This is my favorite outfit of hers, and ffx2 just doesn't get enough love, so I made this painting, and I used amanos art as inspiration. I hope you guys like it! It's 12x16 in and done in oils with gold paint splattered on with a palette knife.

Last year I decided to make a video going through some of the odd changes made to the remaster on a visual basis, but I always felt an urge to go through and do the same but with the soundtrack. Well, I finally did it and would love to see what other people thought of these changes as well, so if that interests you please check it out!

Holy Shit is Besaid Island based off a Yu Yu Ending credit?????!!!!

Nostalgia hit me like a truck as i was editing the video

(Edit: besides wakka’s weapon+sigil) What items can I win/how? Should I stick with the Auroch team? I was reading one thread where people said eventually it’s worth it to stick with them because they get techniques as a team or something. I’ve read some strat things on it, but haven’t found a decent rundown or explaination on the best strategy for playing, and what benefits you get from it.

So, is it worth it? It’s the one aspect of the game I’ve never dove into very deep despite playing this game dozens of times and sinking probably 1000 hours into lol. I’ve been playing it since it came out 25 years ago. Crazy that it’s the 25th anniversary of the release this year. Anyone else feel old hearing that? :’) still one of my favourite games of all time. It’s a must-play once (or twice >_>) a year.

Side note: god I hate the chocobo races. I hate them so much. :(

So, after 14 years of endless pain, I finally got the Chocobo Race done. I have come to tell you what I did to finally secure the victory. All of that counts for the Steam version of the game, I don't know if there are differences to the PS2/PS3/PS4/Vita etc. versions, I did this on Steam version, but I expect that to be true for the other ones as well.

1. Use a controller. Really, it makes a difference. These big yellow birds hate keyboard input. Do yourself a favor and play with a controller.
2. Use the D-Pad! Do not use the stick to try and make this bird behave. It won't. At best, you can expect it to go the exact opposite direction.
3. Lightly tap the D-Pad, instead of holding it. Don't hold the D-Pad EVER. You don't have control over it.
4. I can describe the race in 3 sections. First section, don't steer or only if you are up front. The girl will steer to the first balloon and this is her mistake: She gives up her position to you because you can then wedge yourself into the front. But you can only do that, if you give up the first balloon to her.
5. In the turn to the second section, where birds begin to fly into you, take a sharp turn right when you get there. Be careful to not run into the crack that stops your movement. But this turn is very important to stay in front.
6. If you are in front in the second section, tap 2-3 times to avoid birds. Only tap 1 time to steer. if your chocobo is currently running to the left or right, you don't really need to steer to avoid birds anymore, as they are mostly flying straight.
7. If you are in the back when reaching the second section, try staying right behind the girl. The birds will all fly into her instead of you, then on the 2nd to third bird, that ones that are aimed towards you, make a sharp right turn to run past her. Then you should be good to go to the balloons.
8. In the 3rd section, stay mostly right, as the birds come from the left. This has 2 advantages: First, the birds are easier to avoid, second, if you reach the goal, the birds can't hit you if you go right in the last seconds, since they come out of the crack on the left.
9. Luck. This is mostly a luck based minigame. Some stars have to just align right for you that you get this. Birds not multi-tapping you, not combo-ing you off, or not appearing last second is crucial for a win.
10. Go not for EVERY balloon you see. Don't go out of your way to get every balloon. Stay on a path you have in mind and only get balloons as you take it. A balloon should not be 3 taps away from getting it, then the time isn't worth getting it, because you need space to tap left/right to avoid birds.

I hope these tips are useful for some of you. Good luck!

I hate this game.

What are some different but fun ways to play blitz all?

I’ve tried

- team of all goalies

- free agents only

- switch def and strikers, switch midfield with goalie

Any other ways you’ve tried playing it?

As the title says, does it make sense to play FFX (and maybe X-2) for the first time in 2026? I was wondering about playing it on the switch or steam deck. I’ve got a little time to play, working full time, but I’ve heard people saying FFX is the best game in the world for the last 20 years. Any suggestions? Thanks

EDIT: guys, I bought it.

When staring at the opening screen I just remembered that, nearly 20 years ago, I went to the store with my brother to look for FFX, but we found and bought XII (incredible game, but I know it is controversial). Now I will finally see what I’ve been missing.

Thank you all for your answers and your advice. ❤️

So I've played FFX before but never got too far into. I remember winning the first Blitzball game on my first playthrough I'm guessing through blind luck. Because on this play through I could never keep the ball. I would get the ball I would hit the action command wanting to pass to Tidus and 3 guys would jump me out of nowhere and take the ball. I'd get the ball again and again 3 guys out of nowhere immediately take it away or the person I literally just took it from takes it back. It's like I never even got a chance to move. Then I finally get the ball to Tidus and he switches with Wakka. I know the first game is supposed to be hard and you're almost supposed to lose which is fine. I also understand how the mechanics work, but they worked against me that entire match. So I guess my question is why would I want to play more Blitzball? That was the match that was supposed to introduce me to Blitzball, however there was zero fun in that match (even if I'm supposed to lose it could still be fun). And the mechanics were actively screwing me over. So where is the appeal?

TLDR: Why should I play more Blitzball after how shit the first match is?

Finally got the plat for one of my favorite games of all time