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FFX-2 ... thoughts/impressions?
picked this up first thing yesterday, as i've been anticipating it for a LONG time! also picked up the limited edition strategy guide.
the strategy guide is nice if you are a collector. it comes in a white plastic case type thing, with not only the strategy guide (with a collector cover that doesnt have any words on it), but also, an artbook with characters/artwork from FFX-2 *and* FFX.
the nice thing about the guide is that it shows you the 100% completion chart. i plan on playing it once through on my own, then using the new game feature to play it again with 100% completion (with help from the guide).. cause i want the perfect ending!!
ive only played the game for 2-3 hours so far, but im hooked. at first the game looked really girlie.. and it definitely has a different atmosphere than other FF games. the intro is REALLY cheesy/girlie, bear that in mind. pop concerts, and introductions to the characters with almost charlie's angel type freeze screens (with names). hard to explain, but youll know what i mean.
the same beautiful CGI, and slightly better "normal" graphics, especially with faces. the dubbing is MUCH better, none of that moving mouth shit when they arent talking all the time.
essentially so far, it seems this game is 100% side quests. i like that, cause i like side quests. you can explore anywhere right off the bat, and find tons of side quests! (though they count as "missions", which goes towards your 100% completion time).
i like the game also... sphere break. it uses 9 coins with different numbers on them, and a middle coin with a number. you want to get a combination of the 9 coins (their values) to add up to a multiple of the middle coin. then you can win items, coins, and more. i havent had a chance to play it yet, only practice... but it seems very fun and i didnt like the card game much anyways.
all in all, im excited to keep playing it. just do note that it does have a different feel than FFX... the FF end fight music isnt there anymore, and in general, the game has a pop-culture type shroud that might scare off some of the hardcore gamers (but not me!)
anyone else have likes or dislikes? please try not to spoil, even early areas in the game..cause it just came out 
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