To celebrate the personal achievement of beating ‘Final Fantasy X’ without cheats, a Reddit user shared a screenshot from the game featuring the protagonist and their companion enjoying a meal at an inn. While some users acknowledged that using mods or cheats to complete the game is also an achievement, they emphasized that overcoming challenges without such aids is more difficult and ultimately more satisfying. Users engaged in nostalgic conversation about their struggles with progressing in the game and found humor in the suggestive nature of the shared screenshot.
Overcoming the Jecht Boss
The original post begins with the user proclaiming their triumph: “I beat Final Fantasy X for the first time without any cheats. I feel like I need to celebrate.” The user goes on to describe their struggle with defeating the game’s Jecht boss, and how they were beginning to lose hope of ever completing the game. However, with a combination of strategic planning and a stroke of luck, they were able to defeat the boss.
Describing the difficulty of the battle, the user adds, “I was so scared when Yuna was in her death animation. But it all worked out in the end. I’m so happy.”
Shared Struggles and Satisfaction
Other users responded by reminiscing about their own challenges with the game, discussing the suggestive nature of the shared screenshot, and sharing their experiences with defeating the Jecht boss.
“I’m actually not sure if beating the game without cheats counts as beating it,” one user ponders. “I think that using cheats or mods to complete a game is a significant accomplishment.”
“It’s not that beating the game isn’t a noteworthy achievement,” another user responds. “It’s just that using cheats diminishes the satisfaction of overcoming challenges.”
This comment prompted several users to recount their personal struggles with progressing in the game. One user almost gave up, while another was stuck on the Jecht boss for months until finally conquering it.
Another user initially found the game’s combat system off-putting, but with time, they grew accustomed to it and eventually enjoyed it.
“Final Fantasy X is my favorite installment,” a fan declares. “I beat the game without using cheats, and it holds great significance for me.”
The Significance of Beating the Dark Aeons
The original post’s celebration of victory is acknowledged, along with the importance of defeating the dark aeons. “If you can’t beat the dark aeons, your victory over the game is hollow,” another user explains. “It’s crucial to overcome them as they represent the challenges you faced.”
Another user reflects on the difficulty of defeating the Jecht boss, describing the emotional rollercoaster they experienced as they fought the boss repeatedly, growing increasingly frustrated until they discovered an online strategy that led to their final triumph.
“The Omega Ruins are among the most enjoyable areas in the entire series,” another user shares. “I love exploring them.”
In a playful nod to a character’s past as a member of the Zanarkand Abes, one user jokes, “When I beat the game, I got Tidus a job as a hotel receptionist.”
“When I completed the game without cheats, I missed out on the penultimate summon,” another user adds. “But I obtained an aeon that symbolizes the bond between me and Tidus.”
