Originally Posted by
Goldenboko ^
Too bad the underwater part didn't make any difference in gameplay
Yeah, like the whole 3rd dimension has disappeared! OTOH, if too realistic, the game would be very slow or impossible eg water resistance, holding yr breath.
I think maybe the idea of an underwater game is meant to tie in with a general water theme: a lot of Spira you see is coastal, Sin comes from the water, Tidus has a water sword etc.