The Complete Story of Final Fantasy X

Welcome to the Complete Story of Final Fantasy X, one of the most beloved entries in the Final Fantasy series. Back in 2001, Final Fantasy X was the first Final Fantasy game to feature fully voiced dialogue and a fully 3D world, showcasing the capabilities of the new PlayStation 2 hardware. However, just as the game was celebrated for being a technological milestone, both in terms of its in-game graphics and the quality of its pre-rendered cinematics, it is equally if not more memorable for its endearing cast of characters and fantastic story. In this video, I hope you join me as we revisit the complete story of Final Fantasy X from beginning to end. We have a long pilgrimage ahead of us and I hope you’ll be with us every step of the way.
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[@daeviant]

Tidus wakes up on a sunny beach, where he is greeted by a familiar sight: Donald and Goofy.

[@salveteinfernum]

Where he is ultimately dies, never healed by Donald who always has 3MP

[@VixXstazosJOB]

Are you seriously implying that Tidus is Zora? lol what?

[@venomsn4kee]

So Yuna’s literal dream bf has a drunk friend that tries to convince him his dad is a whale. And Yuna wants to marry a zombie wizard president, who is inspired to also turn himself into a whale. And a beach volleyball player hates computers, which are bad for whales. 😂

[@BirdsOfPlay]

That about sums it up! 😂

[@footofgod]

On a long, boring ride back from Missouri, after listening to a two-hour podcast about Tom Bombadil, I decided it was my turn to share some lore of final fantasy games. In particular, I honed in on the similarities and differences of FF8 and FFX. Because imo FFX took the good parts of 8 and executed them better. The general point was, despite FF8 being about fighting sorceresses, one who wants to control all of time and space, FFX is about a boy made of ghost dreams fighting his dad, who is a flying whale yet... somehow is *much* more satisfactorily explained on the worldbuilding. Like yeah, you say it as a joke because, c'mon, flying dad Whale. But it sells it. It makes perfect sense in the world it lays out, and, by the end of both games, is the much more grounded, impactful story.

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

Pretty sure she actually did get married?

[@komlat253]

lolol why u did that omg .haha ur too accurate

[@Pissant950]

this is the funniest shit ive read in ages

[@hakunamatata3214]

This game makes me feel things I didn't even know I could still feel.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

A lot of people replying over on other platforms have mentioned that this was the first game to make them cry. I don't remember but I might fit into that category. Regardless of which game made me shed tears first, however, this is a game that never fails to deliver an emotional experience for me.

[@jonathanrodriguezperkins8647]

@@BirdsOfPlay This game doesn't just make me cry; it makes me sob lol

[@jeffhelmick8065]

@@BirdsOfPlay this game is beyond beautiful I huge part of my earlier years and a huge comfort thing for me. This love story is what I’ll settle for and nothing less. Maybe with less magical spells and summons and no maesters or sphere grid, fiends or half the cool things of this game but something like that 😅 this game is a true diamond in the rough

[@growing.grounds4054]

@@jeffhelmick8065 it’s not a diamond in the rough it’s a diamond sitting in a game stop

[@fishsmell3939]

Same

[@a.h.emerson3541]

It is so hard to believe I beat this for the first time almost 20 years ago. I'm still trying to emotionally recover from the first time I beat this game. I've beaten it three times now and better understanding the story did nothing to ease the sadness. Now my boyfriend is playing and I hope I can hold in the tears until the ending happens so I don't spoil it at all lol

[@BirdsOfPlay]

I feel like this is a game that delivers every single time. Don't show this video to your boyfriend!

[@huypham-wy2pn]

Good god. Where can I find girls like you?

[@Adriancbos]

It’s just so good

[@ChronoMune]

@@huypham-wy2pnprobably earth

[@PickleRick91x]

Leave him... How tf didn't he play this back then 😢

[@TeaGryff]

This was a great video. You did a great job of not just explaining the events of the game, but poetically telling the audience a story. FFX manages to hit these really melancholic moments throughout its story that I just haven’t seen other games top. I also think it ties themes of death and grief into its narrative really well. The romantic leads are close to my heart, so I can’t help but get emotional when seeing two characters who ultimately can’t be together by the end. This game makes me cry a lot.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! Looking forward to making more of these. I think many a player had shed a tear while playing Final Fantasy X.

[@skyrendvt]

My absolute favorite Final Fantasy ever. Thank you for making this. You assisted in making at least 30mins of my shift bearable. In any case. I would love to see more of this type of content. Your voice sounds so... Scholarly. As if I am being taught about something that actually happened ages past. Keep up the good work.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad we could add something to your day! We're looking into making more stuff like this.

[@GirlfriendRecapsMovies]

This is excellent!! My girlfriend and I started playing through for the first time almost two years ago, but life got busy and then the pandemic separated us and we couldn’t play, but we just moved in together and we want to get back into it and I was worried we wouldn’t remember the plot up to where we stopped, but this video is EXACTLY what we needed to refresh our memories! Thank you for your thorough, succinct, and very well-read recap! Super helpful!

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! All the best to you and your girlfriend! Glad we could offer a refresher!

[@amilliondone3018]

Did you eventually finish the game?

[@xAMIRx187]

20 years since i played for the first time and it still making me feel so many things Thanks for 30 min of emotions

[@BirdsOfPlay]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Glad the video helped you relive some of the emotions Final Fantasy X is able to call forth!

[@growing.grounds4054]

This game has a big impact on my childhood ! Taught me a lot changed me as a person.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Sounds like you're an absolute legend!

[@Kabodanki]

I have a dear love for thongs because of that game

[@internetwitch5261]

X was my first final fantasy and it and X-2 hold such a special place in my heart. This video was so well done, thank you for reminding me why it holds that place in my heart. I know I’m a little late but Keep up the great work!

[@Bluuedream]

I don’t think I’ll like a game as much as ff10 ever. Elden Ring and Bloodborne come close, but the second I hear enter Zanarkand it’s over hahaha. A Final Fantasy 7 remake style game for ff10 is easily my dream game.

[@ink_inks]

Thanks for the nostalgia, FFX still is one of the greatest games & stories i have ever experienced.

[@bennyharvey6710]

Is this Maechens youtube channel? lol

[@BirdsOfPlay]

I wish! He would be a great KZbinr!

[@mitchfinn]

@@BirdsOfPlay You sound so much like him!!!!

[@JBPSound]

Lmao

[@VixXstazosJOB]

I''m not getting the reference or joke here. Can you explain?

[@ramudon2428]

I played Final Fantasy games growing up. I played 7 at a time in my childhood where it blew me away, story wise. When I played FFX at release, I just could not connect with any of the characters. Probably in no small part due to the english dub Tidus has. Somewhere during the play through I put it down. Now, years later I played it again, thinking perhaps me being a lot older might change my take on it. Having finished the game now, I found myself still not connecting with nor caring about any of the characters. Which was a letdown, particularly since I've always heard such great things about it's story. So here I am, hoping this video could perhaps help me find some angle to appreciate this game from. Edit: Well, I learned that I hadn't missed anything story wise. I think that for me, FFX is a good story told poorly. I'm happy it resonates with so many though, not everything can tick everyone's boxes so it would be insane for me to be mad that this particular game didn't strike me as it did many of you.

[@fredericvavelin5880]

I feel exactly the same. To me, FFX is the most overrated game of the franchise, it wasn’t bad but it has nothing special. The story was ok but forgettable. I didn’t connect with the cast, Yuna was boring as hell. Tho, I liked the dungeon and the music was great.

[@harrysgirl101]

FFX was the first final fantasy that i ever played and got me hooked. Ive played it multiple times and still love it.

[@jonathanwilliams225]

I first played this in 2009. I was 17 at the time. This game’s ending made me cry.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

It's a very emotional ending 😭

[@giygasthedestroyer]

After such a masterpiece, hearing FFXI would be an MMO made me so mad lol

[@marty5144]

In my opinion and I might be in the super minority which is ok. I think FFX is the best FF game followed by IV, VI and VII.

[@byebyeeeeeee3674]

I've given up on replaying the games so these videos are really the best; I love having a story recap without the entire behind-the-scenes or production history of the game. There's lots of channels that do that well, but I enjoy skipping straight to the story. Cheers!

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad you like it! We try to focus on the story of the game (as it is told in the game). Development history is of course interesting but its not inherently necessary to appreciate the story on its own.

[@TrinityRodas]

Every time they say Teedus I hear Titties, I cannot watch this and not laugh lol

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Hope you managed to get through it!

[@bluee.3544]

Damn i was hoping you have FFX-2 complete story. Ive been binge watching your channel the past 48 hours! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BirdsOfPlay]

We're working on it! We'll try to bump it up the list! Thanks for binging!

[@Makuro_XIII]

Thanks for sharing your story on Final Fantasy X. Watching this video gave me a lot of good memories from my first time playing my beloved and favorite FF 😊. Feeling nostalgeek right now 😍...

[@mikec5400]

I never realized how awkward it is that Wakka is a terrible blitzball player but he fights with a blitzball and has attack reels

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Maybe the pilgrimage would have gone a lot more smoothly if Yuna had been guarded by the Luca Goers.

[@growing.grounds4054]

@@BirdsOfPlay 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fiderlick2039]

Incredible video, exactly what I search for when I look for story recaps / start to finish. Thank you

[@AndSpaceY]

My favorite game of all time!

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Looking forward to discussing it more in the future!

[@jf4156]

A beautiful story, I’m playing through the entire main series at the moment and listening to your recaps helps me recall things or notice things I missed

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Best of luck on your journey! Glad we can be a part of it!

[@chanbara8683]

I dont know what it is..but this ff sucked to me...just lackluster

[@BirdsOfPlay]

One of my all time favourites, personally. Shame you couldn't get into it.

[@mweathers79]

I don’t care what Squares official stance is here, it’s pronounced Tide-us, not Tee-dus. I will die on this hill, alone if I must. If anyone in real life said Tee-dus to me, I cannot be held responsible for my actions, lol.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

We've always said Tidus instead of Tidus because Tidus came more natural to us than Tidus.

[@mweathers79]

@@BirdsOfPlay good job on the video. Thoroughly enjoyed the reminiscing.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@jordongee2347]

Why's this sound like a discovery channel narration?! 😂 Also named my first born Tidus, but as it was meant to be pronounced as tydus.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Great name! And welcome to the Discovery Channel! - Nökkvi

[@rayusingame]

I played this game so many times and even got everyone's best weapons. I freaking love this game.

[@hobbsmakescomics]

I love these videos but a critique I would give... Turn the music down a bit, there are times when it's hard to hear the words bc off the volume... This was especially noticable in the FF9 vid.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad you like the videos and thanks for the tip. Managing sound is a constant learning experience! - Nökkvi

[@Harrisboyuno]

Watching thus video I notice two things. 1. Accurate narration and exceptional explanations. 2. Jecht is a much more of a dead beat dad than I originally thought. Everytime he transports his son he leaves him fave down and unconscious in a pool of water. Like bro, I know your are big bad Sin but damn....

[@danger-wildman7x]

You’re telling me Wakka walked his happy ass to Macalania temple ON FOOT???! 🥶💀

[@Artaxian_Debacle]

Those multiple Seymour boss fights were always a pain in my ass

[@many9326]

don't know if it's the nostalgia speaking but even with the bad graphics for today's standards the art in this game is beautiful, makes me wanna live there

[@VeneficiumX]

Besaid, Kilika, Macalania Woods...The scenery in this game is unmatched, honestly

[@ridensroom6957]

I didn't play this until 08 as I weren't into rpgs til then. I started it about a week after I bought my xbox 360 and didn't touch the xbox for weeks while I was playing this 😀

[@DarthPingu07]

"writes his name Tidus... On a pair of studded balls." Oh man 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vahntreorrproduction5421]

I just finished this game a week ago. Watched this video to review the story and confirm some details.., thank you!

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad we could be a part of your Final Fantasy X journey! - Nökkvi

[@BCOG1691]

will u do ffx-2?

[@BirdsOfPlay]

That's been the plan for a long time. I have to replay the game again to get the footage for it because we deleted it all due to limited space. We'll get there!

[@armorking555]

Great as always! We’re hopefully gonna see the kubuki version in Japan this really helped as my partner didn’t know the story, thank you

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Whoa! Now we're jealous. Would love to see the kabuki version! Glad the video was helpful!

[@PickleRick91x]

God the music 😢 they were so good at building the world's back in the day... Nobuo umetsu. He made pretty much all the music from FF1-12. 678910 had some of the most iconic music 😭

[@Scout-Fanfiction]

A well made video :). Thanks for clarifying some Q's i had while replaying FFX's remaster.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could be of some value!

[@brettyoss1693]

Literally the only FF game I ever finished... I remember being far more interested in the story than any other... Probably why I actually finished it.

[@johnsaunders7257]

I come here after finishing FF14 dawntrail, which was influenced by FF9. I want to make an educated guess and say 10 might follow close behind and want to familiarize myself.

[@senorbeanoswifey]

I didn't get into ff until 15 came out. I just played through 10 for the first time this week. Despite being a heavy gamer for 20 years, Ive somehow missed all spoilers for this game. So I was beside myself at the ending. Yunie deserved better 😢

[@jeffhelmick8065]

Honestly man if you don’t already do voice over work you’re a perfect fit for it. I could listen to you do journalism/video game journalism, animated characters, like not kidding man you’ve got the voice I’d say the niche of final fantasy is sadly the only reason you haven’t risen to stardom :(

[@Xiphias133]

Can you guys do FFX-2? Thanks for a great story recap!

[@leaf-man4331]

I gave up on playing the game so I watched this to see why everyone loves it so much, now I can’t even listen to the main theme without almost crying lmao

[@pspmax4631]

Lmao this is Also my reason why i watch it😂

[@VixXstazosJOB]

Meh... _lazy_

[@sethlabombard578]

I wish they’d make just a giant blitz ball game. I played blitz ball probably longer then I actually played the gam

[@sumimasenpanda]

c. trigger, final 7 and 8 have better stories than 9 and 10 and 6 but all these games are much much better to modern games in terms of plot and overall gameplay. they are just so epic

[@komlat253]

its not the most epic of stories but the one major plot twist near the end is actually really good and unique . tidues is just a dream offspring and so therefore never actually was real ..thats so deep and sad. There is no way around the fact that completing the mission means all those generations after the slumber must un alive lol . i love the FF games where there is no clear back to normalcy outcomes

[@GhostX42]

I discovered the game, when i was like 9 years old. i finished the game this year. i never wanted to end it, since i always wanted to be able to "discover something new about this gem" :)

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Such a fantastic game! It holds a special place in our hearts as well!

[@beefcurtains6691]

I feel like I'm watching a nature documentary with David attenbourgh narrating it. But it's ffx it's cool thou 😎

[@BirdsOfPlay]

This gave us an idea. Stay tuned!

[@beefcurtains6691]

@@BirdsOfPlay haha awesome i think I'm gonna like where this is going 😁👍👍🤟

[@IOSAShorts]

Birds of Play, You're awesome! Let's be friends, okay?

[@WesleyParksTTV]

I remember playing blitzball for months like it was madden lol

[@Spectrum0122]

I intentionally play until the I get the airship and never finish the game because I can't deal with the emotional damage the ending causes me

[@lawiez]

is this the one where I had to dodge lightning hundreds of times?

[@BirdsOfPlay]

This is the one!

[@lawiez]

@@BirdsOfPlay keep up the good work! your voice sounds perfect as a narrator, subscribed!

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel!

[@peter-r3o3v]

this one.... this one is such a fucking classic. it has such a dreamlike aura i cant describe it

[@therandomninja5]

I loved X. I’ve probably played through it more times than any other title in the series. I still claim IX is my favorite, but X comes very close. Will you be doing the complete story of X-2?

[@BirdsOfPlay]

The complete story of X-2 is definitely on our to-do list!

[@zoomgallygally]

It might sound like a contradiction but i love this game and hate the gameplay

[@binglee8000]

Great video guys keep up the good work as always

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! We'll keep working hard!

[@InReverie22]

Im not gonna cry… shut up.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

It's okay. Let it all out. Until your tears become a pool deep enough for Tidus and Yuna.

[@Magnymbus]

X-2 sometime, maybe?

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Definitely! I have to replay it since we deleted the footage we had to save space but we'll get to it! - Nökkvi

[@quillclock]

all the in game cutscenes look like crap man. pro tip: setting the framerate higher on emulator will mess with most animations in a lot of games. all older console games are tied to their framerate as it was mostly a constant everyone looks like they are on crack zipping into the scene and jittering if standing still. i honestly thought it was my eyes messing with me for half the video. edit* 21:02 is a perfect example Tromell fell over way after he was suppose to because the running animation was tied to frame rate and him falling wasn't

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Why would we play this game on an emulator? Edit: I guess we might be tempted to play it on an emulator to play the original. Especially for the facial expressions. Miss those...

[@DaddyGamingTime]

20 minutes in and encountered 5 adverts,clicked off! Ruined your video.Shame,you tell it very well

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for checking us out! Glad you liked it. Shame the ads ruined it for you.

[@matthewo.859]

Teedus

[@Xamarin491]

Tidus is not pronounced TEEDUS it's pronounce TIE-DUS.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Nice try-dus. .

[@kimnorth7060]

Hornless! Hornless!!!

[@EgillH]

Great summary! Good refresh of memory :)

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! It was fun to condense the story into this format! Glad it was able to serve its purpose.

[@EndThusIAm]

My favorite FF game next to VII, and have replayed it so much that I don't need a story video, but I'm loving your narration and voice that I had to listen to this one too!

[@DeadFox247]

Beautiful game. Probaly the most beautiful fantasy stroy I ever seen in games, it mesmerizes and enchants with every turn. Charecters are also peak, nothing to say.

[@peter-r3o3v]

that kiss scene is like..... fucking art dude

[@davidbronsztejn2028]

FF10 one of the hardest to evaluate (is it above median FF or not). On one side it s soooooo linear due to removal of world map / on other side world is interesting. Characters a bit too teenage oriented but some redeeming moments and good designs. Story some climatic moments and a lot of forgettable ones. Plot is ok I guess, ending is impactful. Villain: Jecht is good but not Seymour. Verdict: on the fence.

[@sullypwz7864]

thanks for the video after watching this i decide i wont play this game, horrible story

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! We must have not done the story justice...

[@TheLegendarySwordMaster]

I loved this video i am going to subscribe to you you deserve it final Fantasy x is my 3rd favorite final Fantasy game of all time ^^

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad you liked the video! Just for curiosity's sake, which games occupy the top 2 seats?

[@TheLegendarySwordMaster]

@@BirdsOfPlay Final Fantasy VII on first and IX on 2nd

[@FoxyPercival714]

This final fantasy really confuses me and I hated this game. Tidus was a dream?!

[@ryandobson155]

Awesome video! The subtitles are hilariously incorrect though

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! I guess I have to try to speak clearer so that the automated subtitles can do their job!

[@SVMETALHEAD1]

Dude. I had to stop and let you know, you Didi a great job.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad you like it! Now continue watching! 😁

[@nhiaxiong7830]

Nice, I wish it was more detailed, but that would take too much time

[@BirdsOfPlay]

It's hard to balance what information to put in the video to convey the story as a whole and what to leave out so people will actually watch. Glad you liked it anyway!

[@justinhasnoloveforem]

Definitely, some fantasy

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Very fantasy!

[@pamandrade6376]

hindi ko natapos laruin ito kasi nasira yung psvita ko dati. hehehehe panoorin ko nalang yung kwento.

[@retrolivegaming9600]

It’s not teedus it’s tiedus otherwise fantastic video and keep it up 👍

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Nice try! Glad you liked it and thanks for watching! 🌊

[@benoleary12]

Alright Damian Attenborough

[@TaroDoBeGaming]

Loved the video! Great explanation

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it! - Nökkvi

[@OwtDaftUK]

Final Fantasy X isn't full 3D. There are still pre-rendered backgrounds in some areas of the game.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Love me some pre-rendered backgrounds!

[@ricardoruiz1186]

My fav 4 FF games are FF VII FF VI FF VIII and FF XI FF X-2 have a special place in my heart ❤️

[@HellInternAKACandyMD]

heh - "S.S. 'Leaky'"...and it's a boat! Edit - I know I'm very late, but what are the chances that Jenova ended up being Sin? When they arrived, they took on the appearances of lost loved ones, according to FF7, Aeriths' Mom was describing it. They could be either souls or dreams. Thanks for your videos, they're reminding me of all the pleasant times I've had gaming.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

We love reminding people of pleasant times! And who knows, it would definitely be possible to build a bridge between VII and X. At least its fun to imagine.

[@LD77forlife]

im hoping for xenogears story summary, its a great old game in ps1.

[@skyrendvt]

Popping here just to celebrate the anniversary of the Japanese release~

[@nadineju132]

Wonderful ! Thank you !

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Wonderful that you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Louza_Gaming]

thnx a lot for this video i restart playing this game in my ps4

[@Gunnumn]

Tidus: David Beckham with a sword

[@zoomgallygally]

Yuna: Gary Neville in a dress

[@pitonto16]

This game holds a special place in my heart. It was my first game in the series, and it was the first time I experienced emotional feelings for videogame characters. It really was an impact on a personal level.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for sharing. Those kinds of feelings aren't always associated with video games but those of us who have felt them know what you're talking about!

[@JJCanDes]

31:22 Mika really went: "ight imma head out!"

[@proddreamatnight]

Your voice was made to tell stories

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks for helping me achieve my purpose for being!

[@Paul-rj4eo]

best game of 2001

[@giygasthedestroyer]

Hi again lol you are so underrated. I mean I guess these videos are for a specific crowd but you do an amazing job with them. Thank you ❤️

[@giygasthedestroyer]

Honestly I spend so much time grinding in between plot points in these games that I sometimes lose track, so these really help in terms of no gaps in story progression beginning to end

[@itzdcx]

I'm gonna be honest the story is sorta nonsensical

[@prototype7174]

Honestly that can be said about a lot of Final Fantasy games. Just saying mate, it's sorta the charm of the games.

[@itzdcx]

@@prototype7174 yup🤣 pretty much

[@Achi_Noopsu]

Your story telling skill is so good

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Thanks so much! Always trying to improve!

[@tuff_lover]

The amount of ass shots in this game...

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Someone should do a quantitative analysis and count them all!