Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

 Game Boy Advance
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
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  1. DennisJ.
    Dec 17, 2003
    6
    I was really disappointed by this game., cause I'm a ff fan by heart. But this is just tactics ogre with a final fantasy skin. The battles are way too long and get repeditive after a while. also I think the story is not very good, it's just not like square to make up some simple story like this. sorry people I just had to say this and I hope ff crystal chronicles for NGC will be better.
  2. GriffinS.
    Mar 31, 2007
    5
    This is crap compared to not only to the original PSone FFT, but to any game with a story line thats got any goodness to it at all. Sorry to be so blunt, i know some ppl liked this tragedy of a game. just, a bad story that doesn't grab you at all and a downright mockery battle system in comparison to the first one. If you played this game without playing the PSone title, it could be This is crap compared to not only to the original PSone FFT, but to any game with a story line thats got any goodness to it at all. Sorry to be so blunt, i know some ppl liked this tragedy of a game. just, a bad story that doesn't grab you at all and a downright mockery battle system in comparison to the first one. If you played this game without playing the PSone title, it could be alright, ill give it that.… Expand
  3. BobS.
    May 29, 2007
    6
    This game, though enjoyable, leaves a lot to be desired. It is extremely easy, even with the annoyance of the law system. What's more, the link capabilities are horrible, who wants to team up WITH (instead of against) their friends? Overall, it is certainly for a younger audience - it shows in the difficulty and plot.
  4. DerrickM.
    Jun 16, 2005
    5
    Everything everyone has already said that's positive about the game is true, minus a few things. Those things are what make it a 5, in my opinion. The story--holy crap, the story almost made me cry at how pathetic it was. I knew what was happening and what was going to happen very early in the game, which made the rest a true bore to wade through. Even the extra missions didn't Everything everyone has already said that's positive about the game is true, minus a few things. Those things are what make it a 5, in my opinion. The story--holy crap, the story almost made me cry at how pathetic it was. I knew what was happening and what was going to happen very early in the game, which made the rest a true bore to wade through. Even the extra missions didn't add much entertainment at all. The difficulty--extremely, extremely easy. I had Marche level 50 so quickly that I would forget to add other characters in battle and still win. The judge system did nothing to increase the variability of each battle, and only annoyed me because sometimes it would take slightly longer to beat the crap out of the enemy. Anyways, I could rant all day about how much of a dissappointment FFTA was, but most of it comes from being a diehard FFT fan. After the magnificent Zodiac Brave Story, this feels like a leftover.… Expand
  5. JacksonBrowne
    Jan 26, 2011
    7
    I loved the original on Playstation, and essentially, gameplay has not changed. I like that your party remains constant even through in-battle deaths, which is an improvement over the system in the original, which forced you to buy new troops. However, the laws system really got on my nerves. I like that it encourages you to diversify your characters, with the mastery of different jobs andI loved the original on Playstation, and essentially, gameplay has not changed. I like that your party remains constant even through in-battle deaths, which is an improvement over the system in the original, which forced you to buy new troops. However, the laws system really got on my nerves. I like that it encourages you to diversify your characters, with the mastery of different jobs and the wealth of jobs available. The problem is that a) some of the laws are vague, even with the descriptions offered, and b) it's too easy to forget! I wish that the developers had just disabled the illegal moves instead of giving you the chance to break them yourself, which I often did inadvertently. The punishment for your infraction is not revealed until the end of the match, and then you can decide if it's worth it for your character's stats to decrease permanently as a result of your honest mistake. A serious gaping hole in the gaming experience.… Expand
  6. TonyG.
    Jul 6, 2004
    7
    Here are the pros and cons of FFTA: PROS: INCREDIBLE class system, awesome depth of character development. If you're all about growing characters, you could probably play this game for upwards of 120 hours and still want more. CONS: The quests are simply too repetitive for me, and the storyline too thin compared to other FF's. I've played about 40 hours, and I don't Here are the pros and cons of FFTA: PROS: INCREDIBLE class system, awesome depth of character development. If you're all about growing characters, you could probably play this game for upwards of 120 hours and still want more. CONS: The quests are simply too repetitive for me, and the storyline too thin compared to other FF's. I've played about 40 hours, and I don't have the will to slog through the last battles (assuming I'm even close!?) Just be aware that there is no exploration in this game, only combat, combat, combat. IMO, if you polish the system up it would make for a better head to head network game than a GBA game. … Expand
  7. SeanM.
    Dec 26, 2003
    7
    This a good game don't get me wrong, but it's just not good 'ol final fantasy. It needs more plot and story line. I love the battle format and it will never get old but squaresoft disappointed me with the story involvement and subplot.
  8. hector_bcn98
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    Todo iba bien hasta que me dí cuenta que la historia es testimonial y de que las normas de los jueces son un gran inconveniente para el progreso satisfactorio del jugador. Me dió tanta pereza que lo dejé a la mitad.
  9. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    A very pretty turn-based strategy game set within the world of the early Final Fantasy series. Basically it's an RPG that concentrates on combat rather than storytelling and exploration which makes it a little lacking in depth, but it's a nicely chilled out bit of adventuring that's probably not for RPG purists.

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. GBA Central
    100
    Simply the best the GBA has offered so far. With an engaging plot, a deep gameplay system that allows for as much customisation as any handheld RPG, and a length that is ridiculously good value, there really is no excuse not to own this game.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    A great RPG strong on replay value (the item trading and link-up systems are particularly handy) with great visuals and art style to match (Akihiko Yoshida's character designs have never been better). [Oct 2003, p.79]
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    If a dictionary definition of "just-another-go" gameplay is ever to be written, this game will have to be featured as an example; and if a list of the best handheld games ever made is written, we'd expect to see this very near the top.
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