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Jump Magazine Reveals Final Fantasy X-2 as Separate on Vita

A leak from Jump Magazine seems to have confirmed the fact that Final Fantasy X-2 will be making its way to the Vita as a standalone game.

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Snookies124049d ago

Huh.... I'd probably buy it. I HATED the dialogue on that game, but it had a decent story and great gameplay.

MHenderson4049d ago

Not sure I can necessarily say I liked the story, but the game play was tops, it's a shame they haven't given that more chances on other releases for the series. I guess FFXIII's was similar, but...

Well, at least this'll probably look really good on the Vita.

Snookies124049d ago

Well I mean the premise of the story was really great. Her seeing Tidus again, and trying to find out why he's still there. It's just that the execution of it all didn't go as well as it could have.

Root4049d ago (Edited 4049d ago )

I liked it

The Sphere system is better anything from FF13 or FF13-2...and most likely Lightning Returns.

Outside_ofthe_Box4048d ago

I'd rather have FFXII as separate on the Vita though. I'm just glad that SE isn't trying to gimp us like they did with the KH 1.5 and 2.5 hd mixes.

SandWitch4049d ago

VITA version might be cheaper then. For example initial price of MGS HD Collection (VITA) was only 20 GBP compared to 40 GBP for console release

MHenderson4049d ago

True, but Square Enix also put out Final Fantasy III and IV on iOS for like $16 USD apiece.

Nitrowolf24049d ago

SE Typically sells their handheld titles at a premium price no?

noxeven4049d ago

Maybe we will get cross buy. Buy the ps3 one get it for vita

strangelove4049d ago

Its cool that we're getting a Vita version as well, but they're kind of gimping it by not having it bundled with the first game.

yewles14048d ago

It's because manufacturing costs haven't gone down enough for Sony to bring in bigger game carts...

VitaOwner4049d ago

Im glad we will get X-2 at all. I never even knew they were doing an hd version for that game as well.

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FFX and FFX-2 Do Not Need a Sequel

As a complete duology, Final Fantasy X and X-2 just do not need a sequel. These games provided us with satisfying conclusions to the characters' journeys and meaningfully wrapped up their arcs. And after the terrible way -Will- presented its narrative, feeling more like an attempt to capitalize on the previous game's success than a well-crafted and meaningful sequel, that's all the more reason to just let FFX be what it already is. Any further attempts to force a sequel will only diminish the legacy and impact of Final Fantasy X and X-2.

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Snookies12323d ago (Edited 323d ago )

If they do another one, I'd really like to see more of a focus on the connection to FF VII. Since it was confirmed that they take place in the same world. Let's just keep the pop star element out of it for the next one... I really enjoyed X-2 as a game, but man that decision for Yuna and Rikku's character direction wasn't the right choice.

shinoff2183321d ago

The connection to 7 would be dope af. I can even begin to think how'd they do it. I mean storywise and stuff I know about the Shinra stuff and everything. I'd be down with a 10 3

-Foxtrot321d ago (Edited 321d ago )

Nope

https://www.finaland.com/?r...

It wasn't supposed to be taken seriously

"This story is a bit of a joke. When we created FFX-2, we wanted to create something, a totally new world. Except that when I created it, I realized that it looked a lot like FFVII ... But without realizing it. Afterwards, when it was officially said in Ultimania, it took a completely gigantic proportion when it was just an anecdote"

Thank God anyway

It's better when each FF is a different Universe

Snookies12321d ago (Edited 321d ago )

Except, it is canonically connected in the VII Remake. There's a Shinra character in X-2, who is actually shown in a picture on the wall in the Shinra HQ in Remake. Meaning at the very least, X and VII share the same world in the Remake version.

CrimsonWing69321d ago

@Snookies12

I thought they said that was just a joke:

―It’s a sequel to VII?!!
Kitase: “No, that was halfway a joke. However, in FFVII’s ending, Holy was supposed to settle things, then it’s suddenly ‘500 years later,’ and there’s been nothing like a sequel for it. There’s room to fill in that gap. There’s room for imagination. Since Nojima-san and Toriyama-san have worked together since then, talk that it could be possible with those staff members built up for a moment.”

―So, how did talk of it as a sequel to VII come up?
Nojima: “I felt that VII and X had a relatively connected feeling, that VII has an essence there.”

―Ehh, so VII and X are connected?
Nojima: “No, there isn’t much to it. For example, what happens when people die is fundamentally the same in my mind. I wrote both stories following the same idea. At times, other thoughts pop up, though. Pyreflies are green here and there, and other colors besides.”

https://thelifestream.net/c...

I think they were just having fun and making a gag out of it.

Name Last Name321d ago

@Snookies12 those are just easter eggs

-Foxtrot321d ago

@Snookies12

Easter eggs man nothing more

Like I said it's better for them to have their own Universe then being connected

I mean think about it...FFVII and FFX are completely different outside of those small little things, the worlds are like Night and Day

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Flawlessmic323d ago

Nope but I sure would love a remake of ffx, my fav ff game along with 9.

JokerBoy129321d ago

Oh man, never thought I'd see someone with the same favorites as me lol. We're supposedly getting a remake of 9 at some point. I'm hoping we get something new from the FFX universe.

shinoff2183321d ago

I cannot wait for the remake of 9. It's got me pumped and it's not even official. Ff9 is damn near perfect imo

Abnor_Mal321d ago (Edited 321d ago )

I just saw a video about a rumor that Sony may have secured the rights for FF9 exclusivity for some possible remake.

https://youtu.be/7P8fsQkFN3...

Skip ahead to the 2:30 mark

Okay didn’t see others already said it

gold_drake323d ago

technically, they already do. in form of a novel and audio thing.

but .. i dunno. ive always wanted a prequel with the three guys.

not sure what else there is to tell about Spira.

shinoff2183321d ago

Sorry for the spoiler if true

Is it true if you complete x2 100 percent tides comes back in some way. I never 100 percented it.

Name Last Name321d ago

Yes, the Fayth ask Yuna if she wants to see him and they dream him up again.

shinoff2183321d ago

Thanks. That pretty much what I read.

dumahim321d ago

Is this article 22 years too late?

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20 Years Ago, Final Fantasy Broke Its Biggest Rule — and It Paid Off Wildly

The franchise had been built around each game being an entirely original and unique experience. But that all changed in 2003.

BrainSyphoned397d ago

I remember X2 as the game that birthed the idea in Square that FF13 parts 1-3 and the disastrous FF 13 Versus....I mean FF15 were great ideas. Hooray for continuations paying off wildly to the point of almost not existing.

Harkins1721397d ago

And it still sold 10 million copies. Wasn't that disastrous.

kingnick397d ago

The attempt to make side stories to mainline FF games was another lazy idea by SE to maximise profits while expending fewer resources.

FFX-2 was a good game and I liked the combat system it didn't have the replayability of prior mainline titles. The comedic nature of the characters and story meant I didn't feel as invested in the game world.

ManMarmalade396d ago (Edited 396d ago )

The problem with 13 was actually that it was ported to the 360. Tons of ideas and content had to be scrapped to make room for the game on the 360 which required 3 discs, while the PS3 required only one disc. The battle system had things missing that were in the original trailers too. I tried to like the game when it came out, but I was disappointed and stopped playing around halfway through.

-Foxtrot397d ago

The dress sphere mechanic was fantastic I thought

FallenAngel1984397d ago

FFX-2 was my first game in the series

FallenAngel1984397d ago

I love that game. Beating it multiple times is a blast

sadraiden397d ago

Is N4G trying to astro-turf themselves against all of the current SE hate? Seems like there's a lot of "SE GOOD" posts today in the wake of the Symbiogenesis noise.

Godmars290397d ago

I remember it as middling at best. The first FF I didn't finish.

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Final Fantasy X series shipments and digital sales top 20.8 million

Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for the Final Fantasy X series, which includes Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2, have surpassed 20.8 million units as of September 2021.

In October 2013, Square Enix announced that the series had sold over 14 million copies. Since this was before the initial release of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster, it can be assumed that the remastered collection makes up the additional 6.8 million units.

phoenixwing638d ago

It's so cheap on steam I'm not surprised

Melankolis638d ago

Heh, it's even 30% cheaper than FF VIII Remastered

Flawlessmic638d ago

Remake pleaseeeeee!

Keep the game exactly the same just give me next gen graphics!!