Highlights
- The release of Final Fantasy 10 on the PS2 was a milestone for the gaming industry, with its high-definition 3D graphics and innovative gameplay.
- The Conditional Turn-Based battle system in FF10 made combat faster and more engaging, and the complex and dark narrative was loved by fans.
- The HD Remaster of Final Fantasy 10, released on multiple platforms, is now the most accessible way to play the game, despite some issues with redesigned character faces.
The advent of the PS2 was a landmark event for gaming as a whole, introducing players to a new era for the industry with high-definition 3D games that would take over the market in no time flat. The PlayStation 2 was a resounding success, and Final Fantasy needed to do something big to make a huge impact on this console. Square Enix wasted no time in developing a JRPG that would serve as the first double-digit entry in the series, and fans were more than excited to see how the tenth mainline entry would help the series evolve. Suffice it to say, Final Fantasy 10 didn't disappoint.
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The game's Conditional Turn-Based battle system made fights more fast-paced and involved than ever before, with players loving the idea of switching between their party at will to tackle the game's many tough foes. The main narrative was also a thing of beauty, with players loving the complex and dark tone of the series that didn't lose its Final Fantasy edge as it took players on a grand adventure to stop the terror of Sin. While Final Fantasy 10 may not have received as many versions as the series' other titles, there are still enough versions for players to choose from if they're confused about the definitive Final Fantasy experience.
3 Final Fantasy 10
PlayStation 2
- Release Date: July 19, 2001
The release of Final Fantasy 10 was widely celebrated by the masses, who loved how the PS2 allowed Squaresoft to go all out in the development of this masterpiece. For its time, Final Fantasy 10 was one of the most visually striking games on the market, with turn-based combat being faster and more exhilarating than ever before. The introduction of voice acting in a Final Fantasy game was a first that many fans lauded, surprised at how well the performances translated over to the West barring a few oddities here and there.
Of course, if players want to check out the best version of Final Fantasy 10 they can get their hands on, then this version is far from optimal. Trying to get a legitimate copy of Final Fantasy 10 on a working PS2 is more challenging than most people would think, and this effort isn't even all that worthwhile. After all, there are other options that fans can check out if they want to experience Tidus' journey for themselves, with later releases not losing the magic of the original barring a few minor pain points that can be easily overlooked.
2 Final Fantasy 10: International
PlayStation 2
- Release Date: January 31, 2002
The International version of Final Fantasy 10 may have seemed like an unnecessary release at the time, but players were so enamored by the game that they didn't mind snagging a copy of this either. The brilliance of the original Final Fantasy 10 was left intact, with additional content added for players who didn't mind the extra grind required to deal with the Dark Aeons and Penance, a new batch of superbosses that truly up the ante when it comes to the game's challenge.
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While the Japanese release didn't face too many issues, the same can't be said for the release of this title in the West, which dropped the International moniker and ran at 50 FPS, slowing down the game just enough for things to get irritating the longer fans spent time on this title. However, the addition of a new Sphere Grid along with a wealth of new content made this copy of Final Fantasy 10 the base for what many people consider to be the most accessible way to play Final Fantasy 10.
1 Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster
PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
- Release Date: December 26, 2013
There was a time when players were struggling to get their hands on the legendary Final Fantasy 10 after the dawn of the PS3. Many people felt that they'd missed the chance to experience this masterpiece for themselves, but Square Enix was obviously going to try and attract as many people towards the Final Fantasy name as possible. Releasing an HD Remaster of one of their most beloved games was the most obvious course of action to take, and this approach was a lucrative one indeed.
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Featuring all the additional content present in the International release along with an interquel that linked Final Fantasy 10 and its direct sequel, there's no denying that the HD Remaster is now the easier and most accessible way to play the game. One of the biggest issues that players have with the remaster is the re-designed faces, which arguably look uglier than the original designs and lack a lot of emotions too. Still, barring this one issue, the HD Remaster collection is excellent in every other way and makes Final Fantasy 10 look and feel better than ever before.
