Final Fantasy X-2 HD
Release Date: December 26, 2013
RPG, TPP, fantasy, science fiction, remaster/remake, jRPG, singleplayer
A refreshed version of the classic jRPG Final Fantasy X-2 which was a direct sequel to the tenth installment of the popular series developed by Square (currently known as Square Enix). The story of the title takes place two years after the events shown in the predecessor, and the main protagonists are two girls well known from Final Fantasy X, Yuna and Riku. They are accompanied by a completely new character named Paine.
Final Fantasy X-2 HD for PC, PS4 and etc. is an improved version of the direct sequel to the tenth installment of Final Fantasy that was released in 2001. Final Fantasy X-2 was released in 2003 on PlayStation 2 and it was the first numerated sequel to an installment in the series. The game was developed by a Japanese studio – Square (currently known as Square Enix).
The work on the title started after the debut of Final Fantasy X. It was supervised by Motomu Toriyama who also directed Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XIII. When planning the sequel, developers decided to greatly change the style and the tune of the story of the game in comparison to what once surprised and angered many fans. The HD version of the game was created by a developer team inside Square Enix. It is worth adding that the port contains additional features that were previously available only in special edition of the original game released in Japan.
Plot
The story of the title starts two years after the finale of Final Fantasy X. The main protagonists are Yuna and Riku from the previous game and a completely new female character named Pain. The three girls are adventurers who get themselves in the middle of a growing conflict between factions and ideologies that appeared in the world of Spira after Sin was destroyed.
Mechanics
During the game player travels through a fully three-dimensional world and observe the action from third-person perspective. In difference to the previous game, this time player has no control over the party members and during the whole game the team consists of three female characters. During the battles their costumes can be changed. Each costume has different properties that impact available attacks, special abilities and spells. The costumes are obtained and improved during the game.
The game world is fully three-dimensional; the player observes the vents from a third-person-perspective. The players don’t have any control over other members of the team, which consists of three females throughout the whole game. The clothes of those girls can be changed – each of them provides some bonuses in combat; they can influence abilities and spells. Those costumes are obtained and improved during the game.
Technical aspects
HD re-edition of the title for PC, PS4 and etc. has improved textured and three-dimensional models which were adapted to be displayed in high resolution. The quality of cutscenes was improved as well. Achievements are also here.
Last updated on June 14, 2016
Videos and Screens
[2:56] Final Fantasy X-2 HD launch trailer
[1:40] Final Fantasy X-2 HD Return to Spira
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A series of jRPG games set in various universes combining fantasy and science fiction elements. The series was created by the Japanese studio Square and is one of the most important brands in the portfolio of the Square Enix publishing concern.
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Final Fantasy X-2 HD Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows May 12, 2016
PlayStation 3 December 26, 2013
PlayStation Vita December 26, 2013
PlayStation 4 May 12, 2015
Xbox One April 16, 2019
Nintendo Switch April 16, 2019
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Final Fantasy X-2 HD System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 9600 GT/Radeon HD 2600 XT or better, 37 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/10
Recommended: Quad Core 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce GTX 450/Radeon HD 5750 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/10
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