Environmentally friendly

As different as Final Fantasy X-2 is from its predecessor, those who have played the first game will find much that’s familiar. Final Fantasy X-2 utilizes the same game engine, models, artwork, and environments from the first game. In fact, many of the camera angles are exactly the same, constantly giving you a sense of déjà vu as you retrace the steps you took two years ago. Naturally, the quality of the graphics is extremely similar to that of Final Fantasy X, with a slight improvement in polish and complexity. It’s because of this recycling of resources that allowed the development team to churn out a new Final Fantasy game in a very short period of time.

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No need to get crabby

The music from FFX, however, does not get to do an encore in FFX-2. Because the sequel is different in tone from the first game, the music couldn’t carry over. Instead, we get brand new tracks that are far better fitting of the game’s whimsical feel.

A new way of fighting

Although FFX-2 shares much in common with FFX, there are many dramatic differences, many of which are found in the battle system. Gone are the patient turned based battles, and making a return to the Final Fantasy world is Active Time Battle. Those who have played older Squaresoft games know how it works. Essentially, your opponents won’t wait for you to take your turn before attacking you; they’ll attack as often as they can. This speeds up the tempo of your fights, forcing you to make quick decisions.

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