Parents' Guide to

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

By Chad Sapieha, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Classic RPG bundle hasn’t aged a bit; great value for teens.

Game PlayStation 3 , PlayStation Vita 2014
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What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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age 10+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Skyphoxx
Skyphoxx Adult
June 12, 2021
age 9+

FFX: A great way for Atheist families to explore religion.

FFX, puts you in control of Tidus, a young adult sports star, who had a somewhat coarse relationship with his father as a child. ‘On top of the world’, Tidus is suddenly and unexpectedly transported to a less technological world than his own that has deep roots in fayth (faith) and Yevon (their name for both the church and their deity). As Tidus, you get to experience these roots as an outsider, learning their practices, biases, and struggles as they all soon learn that while god and religious zealots are a part of their world, that doesn’t mean it’s the right thing for all people, and that they can live in harmony. A great game to watch as your young one plays, and discuss the dichotomy in our own world between Monotheists (Christians, Muslims, Jews, etc.) and Atheists. “If a lot of people love each other, the world would be a better place to live.” - Tommy Wiseau

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Jossie3209
Jossie3209 Adult
May 8, 2019
age 10+

The best game ever!

The game is not too violent, and it is perfect for tweens. (Ages 10-12)

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Easy to play/use
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What’s It About?

FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD REMASTER puts two classic Japanese role-playing games -- Final Fantasy X and its direct narrative sequel Final Fantasy X-2 -- in a single package, adding a light coat of modern graphical gloss to make them shine a bit brighter when played on modern consoles and HD televisions. The first game establishes the world of Spira, a planet in perpetual fear of a towering menace known as Sin. Players control a handful of heroes who band together with the goal of becoming powerful enough to put an end to Sin once and for all. The sequel picks up two years after events in the first game, with a company of female protagonists -- including some familiar faces -- exploring a world slowly recovering from a millennium spent living in fear of Sin. Both games feature a traditional but intricate turn-based combat system that evolves and grows more complex over time, with players earning more powerful abilities as they develop their party. Lengthy stretches of battle are punctuated by animated and voice acted story sequences that flesh out character histories while setting the table for potential conflicts between various factions. Combined, the two games deliver well over 100 hours of fantasy action.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (1 ):

Few works age well in the fast-paced, technology-driven medium of video games, but Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 are exceptions to the rule. Neither game is visually on par with more modern role-playing games, but they're by no means ugly. More importantly, their stories are just as compelling now as they were over a decade ago. From a sports star coming to terms with the lack of affection he received from his drunken father as a child to a young summoner shouldering the unbearable responsibility of being charged with saving the world, the games' characters earn our sympathy from the start and stay interesting throughout. But it's the battle system that's held up best over the years. Sophisticated and satisfying, it allows players to grow their characters as they like while forcing them to think strategically and make proper use of the many skills at their disposal -- especially during memorable boss fights. For players who've ever wondered what all the fuss is over Japanese role-playing games in general or Final Fantasy in particular, this is a great place to start.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the depiction of women in games. Many modern games take a more progressive view towards female characters than games from even a few years ago. What do you think prompted this? Is it because more women are making games, or that more female gamers are speaking out on the sort of characters they'd like to see?

  • Families can also discuss the impact of violence in media. Why do you think so many games attempt to entertain players with violence? Does excessive violence take away from or keep you from enjoying a game's story?

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