rocketskates
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This isn't going to be one of the new PS3 games with the blue banner on the front and spine is it? (like the vita and PS4 games)
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Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster |OT| G - A - F in position, it's showtime gurlz!
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Getting it digitally for Vita, but man does it irk me to no end when a game case isn't included and the disc is actually in the artbook itself. Same thing happened with Batman: Arkham City CE.
It's only a quibble, but now there's a random artbook with all my PS3 games and it looks weird (at least to me
).Y'all can gush over Sphere Break all you want, but the best thing about X-2 is the Wind Crest song.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
This will be my first time playing both games, hopefully I'm in for a treat.
Bought Vita version.
Bought Vita version.
Great OT Ultros
I'm very excited to be going back to Spira after so long. I've actually been holding out replaying it every since it's announcement. Hands down one of my favorite games of all time. I will pick it up on Vita first but will eventually get the PS3 version as well.
I'm very excited to be going back to Spira after so long. I've actually been holding out replaying it every since it's announcement. Hands down one of my favorite games of all time. I will pick it up on Vita first but will eventually get the PS3 version as well.
stawnkald
Member
I spent a few bucks buying the X-2 International soundtrack just for this song. So lovely. And it reminds me that after a decade, finally getting to play Last Mission in English.
For those with Vita that has tried multiple accounts, how does that work?
On my PS3 I can download a game from HK/TW PSN store, change my PSN account back to US, open that game and earn trophies on my US PSN account. Same goes with any DLCs.
Can I do that with a Vita also? Mainly I want to go to the HK PSN store on my Vita, download the Vita version (I have the PS3 version from that region), change back to my US account and earn trophies and enjoy cross-saves. I do have another Vita memory card or do I have to buy the physical version?
On my PS3 I can download a game from HK/TW PSN store, change my PSN account back to US, open that game and earn trophies on my US PSN account. Same goes with any DLCs.
Can I do that with a Vita also? Mainly I want to go to the HK PSN store on my Vita, download the Vita version (I have the PS3 version from that region), change back to my US account and earn trophies and enjoy cross-saves. I do have another Vita memory card or do I have to buy the physical version?
Actually both Yuna and Lulu have the same magic stat.
Yuna
HP: 475
MP: 84
STR: 5
DEF: 5
MAG: 20
MDEF: 20
AGL: 10
LCK: 17
EVA: 30
ACC: 3
Lulu
HP: 380
MP: 92
STR: 5
DEF: 8
MAG: 20
MDEF: 30
AGL: 5
LCK: 17
EVA: 40
ACC: 3
The bolded shows the superior beginning stat. Yuna has more HP and is faster but Lulu has more MP and her defense is good. In the end, it really comes down to preference since Lulu can basically jump on Yuna's grid and get more magic since it has more magic nodes. Lulu's grid has more defensive nodes (Evasion, Defense, MDefense).
The thing is, that Lulu's overdrive depends on her black magic skills (though I guess nobody really use it frequently lol) and Yuna has summons which is a huge advantage over Lulu.
But he was indeed called "der Richter" in the original Japanese version.
New one I guess? So you can choose your roles from the start.
Crimsonsky
Member
Great OT. Also if you got a email from square saying the game was on backlog you can disregard it. I got an email last night saying they have more than enough to fulfill all pre-orders. Even the collector's edition.
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
The original has more nodes so you can be more powerful if you fill up the sphere grid
You can still get 'max' stats on the expert sphere grid. The only thing you have to give up is HP, which doesn't really matter, unless you really want 99,999.
This thread explains stat maxing w/ the standard grid, it's basically useless agility. Accuracy is also useless late game: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/197344-final-fantasy-x/55386150
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
I know. I want to have the highest stats I can across the board. I'm not happy until I'm basically a god lol
OmegaDL50
Member
Well one benefit to the Expert Sphere Grid is that both White and Black Magic are fairly close to each other on the path, so you can pretty much teach both Yuna and Lulu the same spells without much work.
I mean when you consider the original Sphere Grid, White Magic took the upper left part of the Grid, and Black Magic was the lower right. In the Expert, however both spell sets generally follow a somewhat shared path, getting both spell sets on multiple characters much faster then what is possible with the standard Sphere Grid.
NHarmonic.
Member
let's see if i can finally finish it, but first i need a new ps3 now that my phatty decided to crash forever
Can't wait to play this. So many good memories.
Can't wait to play this. So many good memories.
Yeah everyone is useful in their own way. As for the magic stats, I just remembered Yuna being higher, but that must have been a result of her path more than anything else. So while they'll be equal at the beginning, Yuna will pull ahead. Nothing major though
Like you say, it comes down to preference. I'll always advocate more offensive power in my RPG's though!
Andrefpvs
Member
Terbinator
Member
If only there was cross-buy as well as cross-save. That way I could pick up the PS3 CE but actually be able to play on my Vita ;_;
WhirlwindMonk
Banned
Just be like me and spend way too much money getting both the CE and the vita version!
...yeah, I count myself very, very lucky that my wife is as understanding about such things as she is.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Mysteriously slow ways
What happened to that thread what talking about that and Will? That thread was an amazing train wreck.
New trailer. I recommend you avoid any trailers if you haven't played them before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snyo6kSnGt4
Frostinferno
Member
Is it accessible off the bat?
No idea what happened to it lol.
thanks for the video. I played FFX and X-2 for many years
Yup, it was on the main menu when you choose weather you want to play FFX or X-2 or play the credits and the 30 min drama.
Valkerionseven
Member
So what exactly is the new sphere grid?
The old grid more or less follows a linear path for each character, Tidus/Auron has quicker access to physical skills and Lulu/Yuna learn spells early on. The expert grid puts everyone's starting point close to each other and you're more or less free to choose their grow path.
devious.one
Member
I never touched FFX-2, so I'm looking forward to actually checking it out finally and see what's the hubbub about the battle system.
Ardainian Soldier
Member
I am so excited to replay these games. Even though I won't have a life for a while it will be worth it.
Unknown Soldier
Member
It has fabulous job change animations.
right right I forgot that.
Its actually yuna's regular sphere grid path that gets her more magic upgrades.
devious.one
Member
It's taking everything in me not to youtube the job change animations and check them out now!
MasterForm
Member
As newbie to X, would recommend me using the default grid?
As for background, I have only beaten one mainline FF game and that was 13. I have beaten Crisis Core and most of FF4 (Stopped playing at the final dungeon). Played some of 12, but got stuck and sold it. I got to what was assumedly the final boss in 13-2, but I could not finish it because my ps3 died.
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
Yes I would use the default grid. It will help to keep your character progression as intended. If you use the expert grid without being familiar with the game mechanics I think it could put you off playing.
OmegaDL50
Member
One thing I like about FFX-2's combat system is that unlike Final Fantasy III or V, Job switching can be done during combat (based on the configuration of the Garment Grid)
You can say for example start the battle as a Black Mage, and it just so happens the enemy you are fighting is immune to Magic, you can (if it's setup right) change into a Warrior class on-the-fly and continue the battle to deal physical attacks instead of relying on magic.
Whereas in FFV whatever jobs that are assigned to your characters is static until you get access to the main menu outside of battle and can then change. Being able to dynamically change your jobs during combat adds an extra layer of strategy for various situations, there are some bonuses for swapping jobs too, I mean other then just changing your appearance and the current skill set (stat bonuses or bonus abilities for certain Garment Grids when you swap classes for example)
You can say for example start the battle as a Black Mage, and it just so happens the enemy you are fighting is immune to Magic, you can (if it's setup right) change into a Warrior class on-the-fly and continue the battle to deal physical attacks instead of relying on magic.
Whereas in FFV whatever jobs that are assigned to your characters is static until you get access to the main menu outside of battle and can then change. Being able to dynamically change your jobs during combat adds an extra layer of strategy for various situations, there are some bonuses for swapping jobs too, I mean other then just changing your appearance and the current skill set (stat bonuses or bonus abilities for certain Garment Grids when you swap classes for example)
Muffin Awesome
Member
I am selling P4G for this in ope if this igniting my fire for RPGs again.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/art...2-HD-Remaster-Review-Auron-You-Glad-Its-In-HD
Changing characters/classes in mid-combat helps to massively open up combat options. Also changing equipment as well. Giving the player access to all their options rather than forcing them to go into a battle with a set team makes the battles more enjoyable and strategic. I consider X the most mechnically sound in the series, while X-2 is my favorite in the series for grinding and it's quick pace. Jim Sterling's review laments on how other RPGs don't encourage switching characters mid-battle, I miss it from things like FFX and BoFIV, it makes perfect sense.
Definitely go with the default if it's your first time. Everyone will be on their intended path then and you won't mess up by giving a character the wrong stats and abilities (last thing you'll want is Auron going down Lulu's or Yuna's path since he's your "tank").
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
I like that Jim reviewed the Vita version and it scored highly. I couldn't help but read the whole thing in his voice in my head lol