Final Fantasy 10 Index
Final Fantasy 10 Review
Squaresoft took a major risk with this game, it did many things that had the
potential to anger the entire Final Fantasy gaming community, that vast group of
people who have loved the games for so long. Some say this series is
degenerating, that it's growing older and weaker, and becoming less like a game
with each new title. Well, this may be true. The move from Final Fantasy VI to
Final Fantasy VII was rather drastic, but it brought several new things to the
series as well. Final Fantasy 10 is no exception; it is a dramatic change that
simply adds more to the overall feel.
Graphics: 10
Now, did you expect this game to get any less? Each new one in the series has only grown
more and more beautiful, and this tenth installment is absolutely amazing
visually. The world crafted through the graphics is awe-inspiring and so real
that at times it is downright scary. Every cinema, every character model, and
every single spell is completely detailed, and utterly beautiful. In one scene,
where two characters swim through the water in a romantic interlude, it is so
lifelike in parts that it bests even Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. Though
at times there are a few graphical flaws, they are so few and far between that
there's a really good chance you wont even notice them.
Gameplay: 10
This is, most likely, the place where Squaresoft made the largest gamble,
and got the biggest payoff. Many many Final Fantasy veterans recall ages ago
when Squaresoft introduced the ATB system, and now they have thrown that out the
window and started off fresh. I'm not sure if this new system as a name, but I
truly hope Square decides to keep it, because it is truly wonderful. The ATB
system always promoted fast choices and quick planning over strategy, which made
it less fun in my opinion. So, this games emphasis on strategy, planning, and
knowing the limits of all your characters appeals on a fantastic level. The game
is linear, which removes most of the feeling of exploration, but you will want
to move on anyways most of the time. Also, later on it DOES open up more, it
just takes a while to get to the point where you have virtually total freedom.
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Final Fantasy 10 Information
Game: Final Fantasy 10
Developer:
Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: RPG
Medium: DVD-ROM
Platform: PlayStation
2
Final Fantasy 10 Release Date
As the first Final Fantasy game to be released on Sony's Playstation 2, Final Fantasy 10 does not disappoint. Selling millions of copies worldwide and receiving many excellent reviews from magazines and press, it has proven itself to be one of the most successful PS2 games in the world. The success of the game was also crucial to the production of Final Fantasy 10-2, a direct sequel of the game, making it the first Final Fantasy game in the series to have a videogame sequel.
Japan: 07/19/2001, 01/31/2001 (International)
USA: 12/18/2001
Europe: 05/24/2002
Final Fantasy 10 Box Arts
Table of Contents
Index - A general introduction and information on Final Fantasy 10, including
review, information, release date and box arts.
Aeon List - Listing of all the aeons that can be found in Final Fantasy 10, from Valefor to the infamous Anima.
Al Bhed Language - Complete listing of all the Al Bhed magazines scattered in
the world of Final Fantasy 10.
Blitzball Guide - A detailed guide on one of Final Fantasy 10 major mini-games, Blitzball.
Characters - Description and data of each character that plays a major role in
Final Fantasy 10. Seymour included.
Celestial Weapons - Step-by-Step guide to obtain and activate all the celestial
weapons in Final Fantasy 10.
Dark Aeons - Optional bosses only found in Final Fantasy 10 International. Need
help in defeating them? This might help.
Walkthrough - 40 pages Final Fantasy 10 walkthrough that will guide you from the
beginning to the end of the game.
Midi Files - Tons of Final Fantasy 10 Midi files available for download in
one zip file.
OST Details - Information on the official soundtrack of the game, image
of Japanese box set included.
Screenshots - 180 Final Fantasy 10 screenshots collected from various
sources for your viewing pleasure.
Wallpapers - High quality official and fan-made Final Fantasy 10
wallpapers for your desktop! Each wallpaper comes with a different resolution of
800x600 and 1024x768. |
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