PlayStation 2 · 2001
Final Fantasy X
A fully voiced, single-player RPG that carried Final Fantasy into the turn-based era of the PS2.
- Publisher
- Square EA
- Format
- CD-ROM
- Genre
- Role-playing
- Released
- 2001
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Overview
Players follow Tidus, a blitzball star swept into the world of Spira and its cycle of summoning beasts. The game uses a real-time battle system with turn-based actions, full voice acting, and a single disc. The original North American retail release is the standard edition, distinct from later International and Greatest Hits variants.
02
Why it matters
The title helped establish full voice acting as a core part of the Final Fantasy formula. It remains a benchmark for long-form, single-player role-playing design on the PS2.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the CD-ROM disc, a manual, and the original case. Regional packaging and insert details can differ, so edition-specific items vary between markets.
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Playing it today
The game runs on any standard PS2 console using a memory card for saved progress. It remains a straightforward single-player experience with no online requirements.