Surprised? So were fans of the Final Fantasy series when this game released. When thinking back on the legacy of Final Fantasy games, theres one protagonist who stands head-and-shoulders above the rest. The measuring stick against which all future RPG heroes would be compared; Cloud Strife. So, if there is any one character that does not epitomise the badassery of Cloud, its Tidus. As the game progresses and the storyline develops, so does the games protagonist. Initially a whiny and overly sensitive young man, Tidus slowly grows alongside the other characters, and ultimately the gamers themselves, into a strong-willed and brave hero. Heck, the guys voice even matures as the game progresses. Still, theres an Aeon sized elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. How can the poster boy/hero of Final Fantasy X end up on a list of second-bananas? Simple. Because hes not the star of the game. Indeed, the bulk of the games amazing and long-revered story centers around the Summoner Yuna and her pilgrimage to defeat and vanquish Sin from the world of Spira. As Tidus and the other guardians protect her on her journey, the player is shown an incredible love story that unfolds between Tidus and Yuna, ultimately discovering that Tidus is but a dream, doomed to fade away once Sin is defeated once and for all. Despite the fact that Tidus is the primary protagonist, does all of the work, drives all of the dialogue and even narrates the game, he still takes a backseat to Yuna and plays a defining supportive role. And if the main character of a game can manage to live in his girlfriends shadow and get none of the credit for saving the world, he must be the ultimate second-banana. Which other secondary characters could you not have gotten to the finish without? Let us know in the comments!
Mr. Quinn Gammon is a retro game collector, a fan of the video game industry and a lifelong pro wrestling fan, with a loyalty to WWE. He enjoys 90's cartoons, Looney Tunes characters, British television (with an emphasis on Doctor Who and Sherlock) and enjoys the occasional mixed berry trifle (with gluten free cake).
