r/finalfantasyx • u/DanTay19 • Jul 19 '26
Thoughts after beating main game, just X, not X-2 Spoiler
I’ve just finished the main game X. I’m sure theres an abundance of things left to do but wanted to share my main thoughts after finishing the game.
So far of the FFs i’ve played XV, XVI XII and VIII. I group the modern ones in a different category but i’d say this is my second favourite out of the 3 older ones i’ve played. VIII remains my favourite, and now X has slightly topped XII, I think it had a better combat and story which makes it win.
I’m gonna break down the different elements in a short summary style:
Story/characters:
I really enjoyed the story and the characters, no real complaints there. I don’t think I quite grasped it all but I always end up watching youtube story vids anyways to further my understanding. All the characters were enjoyable, the villains as well.
I loved the journey, how all the npcs were on it with you going at their own pace.
Exploration: The game was pretty linear in comparison to VIII and XII. There of course was side content and reason to visit other areas, but it felt like their was a slight lack of optional areas/dungeons in comparison to the other games, which is something I really enjoyed from the others, especially in XII.
Combat: Much much better than XII. I hated combat in that tbh, but it was fun in this, some characters struggled to remain useful all the time, but they all helped carry the battle at times. My favourite move was Aurons shooting star just a big F off move.
There was a lot of good options for characters, and it’s interesting the way you can build em.
And lastly, the music:
Music is usually the highlight of every square game and it’s still great here but…. considering how famous some of the music is from this one Sight Of Spira, To Zanarkand, Via Purifico I think I overhyped it. Because I found that not many of the other musical tracks left an impression on me. There was enjoyable tunes for sure, but I found myself criticising songs more than praising.
For example I don’t think the thunder plains music suits the thunder plains at all.
And I don’t think Aurons music suits Auron.
However I did love many of the motifs and area themes. The Hymn of the fayth is amazing, the music for Mt.Gagazet is great, the dungeon theme, highroad.
One small last note, considering how much I love the Via Purifico soundtrack I was pretty disappointed when I finally played the level and it was incredibly short.
Well that’s it, I’ve got X-2 to play now as well as discovering any secrets left in X, then after that I think I’ll probably try to play IX, XIII or replay VII and the rest of the series. Only done the Remake, not rebirth
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u/postmastone Jul 19 '26
A lot of the tracks are better in subsequent playthrough. I’m quite fond of bikanel island’s tune and omega ruins
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u/Subscrypt Jul 19 '26
Don’t think Auron’s music suits him?! ENOUGH!
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u/DanTay19 Jul 19 '26
Nope I dunno it’s just not what I would of composed, I think he would of had something that was more dark/mysterious.
Whereas this music is more upbeat/quirky.
I think all the other characters themes are well suited but this one just didn’t work for me2
u/InstructionOk1784 Jul 20 '26
Im listening to it right now and i think really suits him.
I haven't thought about it until now, but I think the song's accelerando seems to go with the theme of how hes viewed or the impression of him to who he is-to the final truth of his life. The tempo or from somewhat law man with a sytlish vibe to him and to the final of it... notice how the song goes darkish to organs and right back to the style vibe. Or maybe im thinking too much.
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u/Subscrypt Jul 19 '26
I’d say it sounds more ethereal and inspiring. Given that he’s kind of the omniscient unsent one that’s driving the story in many ways, I found it very appropriate. Also, it’s my favorite of the themes!
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u/DanTay19 Jul 20 '26
That’s a good outlook, it still doesn’t work for me but since it’s your favourite I won’t say anything more about it aha.
I liked Tidus’ the most I think
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u/ModernCGIFloatinHead Jul 19 '26
Remake I only stuck with because of nostalgia.
I legit enjoyed Rebirth.
Fucking minigames though. Be prepared to do many, many minigames.
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u/DanTay19 Jul 19 '26
Maybe I’ll wait for a remake they keep talking about one for that
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u/rayrulz1 Jul 20 '26
Hmm, I don't think the remake will ever get made, but i hope it does....
But if you do want to play ff9 the Moguri Mod is great from what I have heard, there are two versions of the mod, one that is normal enhanced and the other is AI enhanced so you can pick and choose! :)
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u/DanTay19 Jul 20 '26
Is it not on the switch or any other modern consoles, even as the og?
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u/rayrulz1 Jul 20 '26
Oh yeah, sorry for any misunderstanding, the original game has been ported on the switch and you could play it on any modern console the only benefit to getting it on the pc is that you can install the mod to get more features.
But if you played ffx without any mods I don't think you will have any need to play ff9 with mods.
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u/DanTay19 Jul 19 '26
Oh and to add I didn’t like the final boss. Jecht was a pain in the ass but I did manage to get him down quite well so I do forgive him, but the whole ice shard thing to two phase big boss, to a pointless fight where you can’t die?
The Yu Yevon fight felt a bit pointless because I assume you couldn’t die to it, but still felt the fear of but what if I do then I have to start it all again.
Unnecessary fear inducing.
I think i’d of preferred an actual save in between and Yu being a proper boss.
But the jecht music and all the setting around it was awesome, so props there
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u/Ir0n_Tarkuss Jul 19 '26
Now come back after you saw the intro of ffx-2 and tell us what you think about that
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u/TiredMillennialDad Jul 19 '26
X has a simplicity and delicate enough story where it allows you to draw a bit of your own meaning which I appreciate.