Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
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  1. Gameplanet
    Aug 15, 2017
    70
    Final Fantasy XII – The Zodiac Age is far from the perfect game, but it is one of the few in the series I bothered to complete. From its lofty melodrama and rewarding combat and character systems to its missed story beats and sloggy late-game, it's an adventure I will not soon forget. More importantly, it’s one I do not want to forget, which is more than I can say for almost every entry in the series released since this game first saw light 11 years ago.
  2. Wccftech
    Jul 10, 2017
    70
    If you played Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age back in the day and want to go back for nostalgia, you’ll love this. If you’re a new player interested in playing for the first time – keep in mind that this is definitely a game that shows its age. Though, if you have sufficient patience, it’s a story well worth investing in.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jul 27, 2017
    60
    So much of the game is build up to minor privileges and plot points that other RPGs freely give to the player.
  5. CGMagazine
    Jul 20, 2017
    50
    Final Fantasy XII was outdone by the competition when it came out eleven years ago, and The Zodiac Age changes absolutely nothing in that regard. An overpriced and undercooked re-release of a game better left forgotten.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Jul 10, 2017
    FFXII: The Zodiac Age offers some fundamental changes to make a great game even better—even if it could have used one or two more minor improvements.
  2. Eurogamer
    Jul 10, 2017
    Final Fantasy's weirdest, most wonderful curio is a bright reminder of the power of crisp invention in high-risk blockbuster development. [Recommended]
  3. Kotaku
    Jul 11, 2017
    Although things fizzle a bit in the final act, as the story moves into the realm of crystals and gods and other JRPG nonsense, the game never stops feeling consistent. Even the random NPCs never stop getting old.
  5. The Verge
    Jul 11, 2017
    Not every aspect of FFXII has aged quite so gracefully. Its camera is often fiddly, and its sprawling dungeons necessitate a lot of tedious level grinding and backtracking (something that’s alleviated somewhat with Zodiac Age’s new fast-forward button). But for the most part, FFXII holds up remarkably well, which is an especially rare feat among role-playing games, where new gameplay advances can make older titles feel frustratingly dated. While many of the tweaks to the FF formula initially made FFXII controversial, today they feel almost contemporary.

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#16 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#48 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#31 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 665 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 533 out of 665
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 665
  3. Negative: 67 out of 665
  1. vgmkyle
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    When I bought this game on PS2 I could barely get through it because it was such a line infested jag party, but now that they have finally putWhen I bought this game on PS2 I could barely get through it because it was such a line infested jag party, but now that they have finally put a fresh coat of paint on it... it's awesome and it feels like the official release of the game. I am not for remasters, but Square is on fire now and we are seeing some of that old Square magic here in Zodiac Age. Yet another must have title for PS4.… Full Review »
  2. TheOnlyCamcan98
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    If you ever played the original version of this game, you either loved it or you hated it. I can assure you that if you loved the gameIf you ever played the original version of this game, you either loved it or you hated it. I can assure you that if you loved the game originally, you are absolutely going to love it even more this time around.
    I believe with the implementation of the Job system and the ability to speed through the game at a quicker pace, even the haters could be satisfied with this game.    … Full Review »
  3. duopouya811
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    As a remaster or remix( whatever they call it) it is a great game. It doesn't add much to the game or change it dramatically it just improvesAs a remaster or remix( whatever they call it) it is a great game. It doesn't add much to the game or change it dramatically it just improves the look and a few minor good mechanics changes make this a pure remaster. The game it self is great and entertaining. the best thing about this game is the colorful, diverse world of it, it reminds of some great fantasy worlds like star wars or mass effect but surely the jrpg version of them. The graphics feels old, even though it is way better than the original one and everything is not blur anymore. The story is good and keeps you amused and eager till the end, so if you are a long time final fantasy fan you will enjoy this update of an underrated final fantasy installment and you will have second thoughts on it and if you are new to final fantasy series it is a great game to start your journey.… Full Review »
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