text: Some reviewers praised the character's personality. IGN editor David Smith called him charming, and that he "breaks the streak of reluctant Final Fantasy heroes, injecting a touch of redder blood back into the series". For Zidane's appearance in Dissidia Final Fantasy, IGN editor Ryan Clements described Zidane as a "laid back, flirtatious character and one full of energy and enthusiasm", unlike his peers from other numbered entries. He adds that seeing his "short blades spin in a dizzying frenzy is definitely a sight to behold". GameSpot editor Andrew Vestal called Zidane's "instinctive womanizing" as an amusing trait of his. Jeremy Parish from Polygon thought Zidane have "a roguish, Han Solo-like quality to him, making him something of a small fry and an outsider in a big-picture narrative that involves kingdoms at war, almighty summoned monsters and ancient races", until the manifestation of conventional Final Fantasy tropes which reveal Zidane's true cosmic origins. Lucas White from Playstation Lifestyle noted that "his personality and motivations are drastically different from those of his peers, making him the driving force of Final Fantasy IX's unique flavor", and that at his core is "his ability to protect people he cares about; his essence is his virtue". Daniella Lucas from Gamesradar thought Zidane was "cool with his dual daggers", and noted that "Zidane's tale of adventure and self discovery while dealing with the evil that Kuja inflicts upon the world of Gaia is as classic as Final Fantasy gets". Michel S. Beaulieu, co-author of the book Final Fantasy and Philosophy: The Ultimate Walkthrough suggested that Zidane is a revolutionary, fighting against the abusive power of the upper class, represented by Queen Brahne.