The modern day equivalent would likely be Gwent from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, in that Blitzball was almost large enough to be a game in its own right, completely distracting the player from the main story if they so desired. It's a quirky approach to stat building, certainly, but one that's superbly fun in its novelty.įinal Fantasy 10 also featured the controversial Blitzball mini-game, which could be fiendishly immersive if you let yourself learn its intricate mechanics. FF10 featured a more linear, character-driven story than its predecessors, but mixed it with a turn-based battle system so polished you could see your face in it.įF10 mixed things up even further with its unique Sphere Grid system, which eschewed traditional leveling up for a giant board where you could assign stats and perks to each individual character.
Simply one of the best games on the PS2, Final Fantasy 10 was arguably among the best looking titles ever at the time of release. (Image credit: Square Enix) Final Fantasy 10 (PS2)
