Summary
The advent of the PS2 was a landmark event for gaming as a whole, introducing players to a new era for the industry with high-definition 3D games that would take over the market in no time flat. The PlayStation 2 was a resounding success, andFinal Fantasyneeded to do something bigto make a huge impact on this console. Square Enix wasted no time in developing a JRPG that would serve as the first double-digit entry in the series, and fans were more than excited to see how the tenth mainline entry would help the series evolve. Suffice it to say,Final Fantasy 10didn’t disappoint.
Thegame’s Conditional Turn-Based battle systemmade fights more fast-paced and involved than ever before, with players loving the idea of switching between their party at will to tackle the game’s many tough foes.The main narrative was also a thing of beauty,with players loving the complex and dark tone of the series that didn’t lose itsFinal Fantasyedge as it took players on a grand adventure to stop the terror of Sin. WhileFinal Fantasy 10may not have received as many versions as the series' other titles, there are still enough versions for players to choose from if they’re confused about the definitiveFinal Fantasyexperience.
3Final Fantasy 10
PlayStation 2
The release ofFinal Fantasy 10was widely celebrated by the masses, who loved how the PS2 allowed Squaresoft to go all out in the development of this masterpiece. For its time,Final Fantasy 10was one of the most visually striking games on the market, with turn-based combat being faster and more exhilarating than ever before. Theintroduction of voice acting in aFinal Fantasygamewas a first that many fans lauded, surprised at how well the performances translated over to the West barring a few oddities here and there.
Of course, if players want to check out the best version ofFinal Fantasy 10they can get their hands on, then this version is far from optimal. Trying to get a legitimate copy ofFinal Fantasy 10on a working PS2 is more challenging than most people would think, and this effort isn’t even all that worthwhile. After all, there are other options that fans can check out if they want toexperience Tidus' journey for themselves, with later releases not losing the magic of the original barring a few minor pain points that can be easily overlooked.
2Final Fantasy 10: International
The International version ofFinal Fantasy 10may have seemed like an unnecessary release at the time, but players were so enamored by the game that they didn’t mind snagging a copy of this either. The brilliance of the originalFinal Fantasy 10was left intact, with additional content added for players who didn’t mind the extra grind required to deal with the Dark Aeons and Penance,a new batch of superbossesthat truly up the ante when it comes to the game’s challenge.
While the Japanese release didn’t face too many issues, the same can’t be said for the release of this title in the West, which dropped the International moniker and ran at 50 FPS, slowing down the game just enough for things to get irritating the longer fans spent time on this title. However,the addition of a new Sphere Gridalong with a wealth of new content made this copy ofFinal Fantasy 10the base for what many people consider to be the most accessible way to playFinal Fantasy 10.
1Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster
PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
There was a time when players were struggling to get their hands on the legendaryFinal Fantasy 10after the dawn of the PS3. Many people felt that they’d missed the chance to experience this masterpiece for themselves, but Square Enix was obviously going to try and attract as many people towards theFinal Fantasyname as possible. Releasing an HD Remaster of one of their most beloved games was the most obvious course of action to take, and this approach was a lucrative one indeed.
Featuring all the additional content present in the International release along with an interquel that linkedFinal Fantasy 10and its direct sequel, there’s no denying that the HD Remaster is now the easier and most accessible way to play the game. One of the biggest issues that players have with the remaster is the re-designed faces, which arguably look uglier than the original designs and lack a lot of emotions too. Still, barring this one issue, the HD Remaster collection is excellent in every other way and makesFinal Fantasy 10look and feel better than ever before.
