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Final Fantasy X
(2003, Video Games - Role Playing Games, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
A beautiful, engrossing action game.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Final Fantasy X was written by Sarah Stockton
Parents need to know that this game is heavily story and character-based, which can build more emotional attachment to the characters. While the action and violence in this game are standard to mild fare for role-playing games, the surprise plot transformations can be somewhat wrenching (by the end, characters are not as they seem: Main characters vanish; bad characters turn out to be good and vice-versa). This game unfolds like a more meaningful fantasy novel or a profound movie. Children younger than 13 might find the game confusing or stressful.
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What’s the Story?
FINAL FANTASY X (FFX) mainly takes place in the land of Spira, where a force or monster called Sin threatens the world and everyone in it. Players follow the adventures of a young man named Tidus, a Blitzball player (think space-age soccer/handball/hacky sack, all underwater) who joins with other characters to defeat Sin.
For the battle action, FFX offers something called a "sphere grid," allowing players to choose more complex approaches to skill-building than in other role-playing games in order to strengthen characters for ensuing battles.
CloseIs It Any Good?
The skills needed for this game have much more to do figuring out the complex plot than punching and kicking. While some players dislike the ratio of "movie" or viewing time to gameplay in the Final Fantasy series (these games can be up to 50 percent watching as opposed to actively playing), other players will like that the complex story requires some active thinking and imagination. It may take more than one play-through to figure out the exact nature of the plot twists and turns, even though the battles themselves are more easily won than in some other games. There is some very mild love interest along the way, based more on the romantic settings and sense of shared purpose than anything else. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 10/01/2003, price $49.99 , not online enabled
ESRB rating: T
ESRB rating: T
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
yes
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
its ok
love it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
ok for 12+
ok
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Best Final Fantasy Game ever!
I think this the best final fantasy game and i think you should get it!!
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