FINAL FANTASY TACTICS –The Ivalice Chronicles– Amazon Exclusive Edition (NSW)

I have every version of this game from the original to iPad to psp and now Switch. First the bad news the extra content from the psp edition are gone and modern gamers may not like the linearity there done. Now the good news is the quality of life additions and a free update to make it enhanced on switch 2 with AI so much better that all the old tricks don’t work, It also comes with the original so it’s 2 games in one yes they are the same but having the ability to play both and compare is great. I can now see where I am placing my units and being able to create 3 preset load outs let me create 3 variants without having to manually do it means no changing jobs, abilities and equipment saves me time and no longer requires one of each job and grind. In the new edition npc’s and plot characters are weaker but with the new AI it wouldn’t be as viable to lean on those characters abilities as before you actually have to plan. The graphics the voice acting and altered script for modern audiences are not as intrusive either even clearing up the narrative to not only focus on the plot but make it tie into the characters motivations with more of the characters and not just Delita and Ramza but even more so you understand who is doing what and why. If you like strategy games with a good linear plot with some secrets and see how great square-enix once was this is worth a purchase. I opted for this version because it get’s grinder than before and hand held is easier to make time for but other than graphics all versions are great. My only personal gripe is taking out FF12 music that was in the psp version and not having an orchestrated version of the music but that’s my issues everyone else may not care but the music is still as impressive as always. If you like tactical games and plan to get all the secrets worth a purchase if you just want to bee line it not caring think about it or wait for a sale. Even beating both versions won’t make some modern gamers happy but once they play it that may change. It took forever for this but worth the wait and who knows the psp version may get added as a multiplayer add on later and if not other than the jobs and music most are not missing much. If you like tactical RPG’s here is one of the best. The switch 2 version update improved everything and made the enemies smarter when I removed it that update wasn’t available but once it was I installed it and the enemy AI turned into actually being different to the point it won’t just be all over the place the enemies now picks a unit and gang up on the unit intelligently not blindly go after the closest unit and gang up they weaken and run heal and then go after them again. Even certain changes to the zodiac symbol effects the units performance. Even impacting damage stats some with one sign will do less damage or receive more damage from enemies and the reverse can be said. Buying the cartridge is all I wanted and when the free upgrade came out for switch 2 I was ecstatic so yes 5 stars for the amazon exclusive version. The standard based on your area may require you pay for the upgrade one person I know had to pay $12 for it so I can’t verify it 100% but if it was due to being amazon exclusive version great if not then I will eventually learn why. Bottom line want 58 hours of fun this is it want 70 hours get all the secrets. I recommend this game for any fans and newcomers. The free upgrade surprised me and after seeing the AI whoop me good and I don’t know if I am imagining it or not but the characters look like moving oil paintings now. I played it on my oled switch after the update to see and the difference seems that way but I can’t be sure if it is the difference in screens the colors are brighter on switch one but on 2 darker and more cleaner with better animations so it’s my imagination or something else. Just know one thing if you do upgrade the batter drains faster. I have nearly beaten it so if after I unlock something I will change my review to reflect that but no matter the version this game is art. Highly recommended especially this version enjoy.

Some may call this one of the greatest Final Fantasy games of all time. This is a classic brought back to updated system. This game is a gem. Strategy game with a fantastic story. They also gave you an enhanced version and the original for those who want the nostalgia feel.

A classic of video game design and storytelling brought into the modern era with quality-of-life improvements that sacrifice nothing to provide the same amazing experience. Voice acting brings the story of Tactics to life like never before. Well worth the purchase.

Still one of the best games ever made if you loved classic Final Fantasy and love Strategy RPGs. Not sure where I stand on the voice work, and do wish they had all the stuff War of the Lions added, but despite that if you never played it, avoid spoilers and strap in, cause the story is excellent!

This game is my favorite tactical game. I don't know how many times I've played it and beaten it. I'm not even through this game, yet, but the complete voiceovers and the quality-of-life improvements are top notch. The game looks beautiful even on my 55" TV. You can increase the difficulty, and the costume color for Ramza is an added bonus. You can play it in its original iteration, too. These are the types of re-makes I believe fans *really* want.

Game is amazing as everyone interested in it knows. I went with the Switch version however for the on the go play. It runs very well undocked so far with no major issues. Docked even better but been playing undocked pretty much all the time.

The sale helps a lot though Amazon Resale won't include the poster. Tactician mode is designed for overkill parties that can easily destroy the game on knight difficulty. However, all difficulty levels have enemies and bosses in chapter 4 with much more HP, and only change the damage they do to you, with Squire being useful to learn Job Points in a random battle without being pressured. The UI is great (you can reload saves for bad treasure hunter that chemist now innately has to get rares, or rare poaches, or if iaido breaks the rare masamune that can now be stolen from Elmdore) except for jump, which is shown after doing the action, and you can undo moves. Fly and bahamut are cheaper, which helps own even tactician difficulty, though the time mage got nerfed with a 3000 JP teleport that can still miss (it was around 650 JP in older versions). Despite not having War of the Lions content, this is the definitive FFT because the player gets more JP in their actions and errands to do faster unlocks, chapter 4 allies (except Rapha and Marach, and the overpowered Orlandeau, who just needs more bravery to overcome tactician difficulty) start with jobs, like the overhauled Cloud having Samurai, and finding his Materia Blade +, which is the best regular sword in the game. The AI can be wonky (Zalbaag or Rapha guests running to their deaths), or the same tricks that worked against AI (chameleon robe absorption/KO immunity to stop Wiegraf's holy sword despite the attacks not being holy based, and enemies avoiding condemn if a chameleon robe caster uses it to cast doom on themselves, which chameleon robe fizzles). The voice acting is great (also for every line) and the story develops much more with the easier locations to update characters, events and summary. Unfortunately, if an enemy boss dies too quickly, their dialogue can continue anyway, which is hilarious to see them even get back up again, or an ally who was turned in a toad, revert up to human form, and go back to their dead or toad state. The sound novels are called reading materials, and are included text adventures upon errand completion. Your mileage may vary but it's better to be optional. Overall, this game is worth getting for another run (zodiac compatibility worst between humans is now best, so Mustadio will disable or immobilize more enemies unlike older versions where he would constantly miss), though not at full price given no real new content (the War of the Lions cutscene movies are included in a menu rather than automatically show).

Great game, tons of nostalgic appeal!