Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    The game starts slow, a feeling exacerbated - or perhaps caused - by the easiness of the battles. But you'll play it and play it. Every time you try to stop you're just one battle away from mastering that skill, for earning that new job. [Dec 2003, p.105]
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  2. Thunderbolt
    70
    The story is laughable; one could argue about the themes of escapism and loss of innocence, but a group of kids getting sucked into a book pales in comparison to what this game's predecessor showed off.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    A bit of a disjoined collage of gameplay elements. One must muddle through seemingly endless bits of stats, rules, and micromanagement but the end result is a very deep game that should keep you and another pal busy for months.
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  5. eToychest
    70
    The Judge System and a few other gripes do keep this game from being truly excellent. But hey! At least there's no slow text like in the original.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
1
#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
6
#6 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 378 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 329 out of 378
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 378
  3. Negative: 16 out of 378
  1. Sammechu
    Aug 2, 2013
    10
    Hands down my favorite game for the Game Boy Advance, and definitely in my top five in the Final Fantasy series. The game play is addictive,Hands down my favorite game for the Game Boy Advance, and definitely in my top five in the Final Fantasy series. The game play is addictive, the job system makes you feel like you're actually getting some where with your characters, and the variety of races adds a nice spin to the game. I've lost track of the amount of times I've laid awake in bed, repeating "just one more battle and then I'll sleep.. wait that was over too soon, just one more.." Hours of great game play and a very, very large amount of replay value. I will cherish this game for years to come.… Full Review »
  2. MikeldelValle
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    For me, the best of tactics, sweet and adult story, excellent gameplay and infinite possibilities! I wish for a remaster...
  3. Runivard
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    I wish I could go back in time and get the Judge and Rabbit guy on my team, I needed like 1 more quest for them which required a link to myI wish I could go back in time and get the Judge and Rabbit guy on my team, I needed like 1 more quest for them which required a link to my friend, and I'll never get that chance now. Legendary game.… Full Review »
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