Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 665 Ratings

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  1. Uncl3s4mbr
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    One of the best Final Fantasy. I love turn based FF. Good history, graphics, combat system. A true Final Fantasy game. If you liked to play the old ones, will love this game as well.
  2. cyberlboss
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    If you can, give it a try once its on sale. This is one of the best RPG to get into, even these days XII holds well.

    The battle system is very dynamic with and without the gambits active (i know, SHOCKING how people tend to criticize that "the AI plays for you" instead of just toggle the option OFF and play like a standard turn-based combat if you want to your choices to be precise as    If you can, give it a try once its on sale. This is one of the best RPG to get into, even these days XII holds well.

    The battle system is very dynamic with and without the gambits active (i know, SHOCKING how people tend to criticize that "the AI plays for you" instead of just toggle the option OFF and play like a standard turn-based combat if you want to your choices to be precise as such). Lots of classes, weapons, armors, magicks and builds to make.

    The graphics on the ps2 versions was beautiful and pretty much the best you could get for that time; in the remaster its... fine, the art design in almost everything looks stunning, but what can hold you back if you are more into the modern ultra-realistic type of graphics its the character models, they look too animesque, but since i don't go for that, it doesn't bother me at all.

    The story, not get into spoilers, reads like if you ask for a star wars fan to recite the main conflicts in the original and prequel trilogy's to a fan-fic writer; it will be too serious for some people sometimes, and it won't get your attention unless you open up to endure the politics of the world.

    And its a big BIG world that seems so alive and interconnected in an amazing way that we don't see as much these days. Every enemy, every boss, heck, even non-hostile NPC's seems believable where they spawn live, with the weather conditions of the region, like when you visit an area that its completely dry, the mobs that will spawn there will be more desert type creatures that can live in those environment; if you come back later in the game to these same region when the rain season start, all the human npcs won't be there anymore and the enemies that you'll encounter will be stronger and amphibious-like creatures that can live in that conditions. And also if you spend more time inside those regions, the rain can get heavy, turning into a thunderstorm, and you will encounter something really bad.    … Expand
  3. Albertomhg
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    No es el mejor juego de la historia ni el mejor final fantasy, pero aún así es mi juego favorito, tiene algo mágico para mi, aparte de todos los recuerdos que tengo de el. Es un juego al que tengo que volver cada cierto tiempo y siempre lo disfruto como cuando era niño, las cacerías me parecen muy satisfactorias, un mundo precioso de explorar a pie, un combate y tablero de licenciasNo es el mejor juego de la historia ni el mejor final fantasy, pero aún así es mi juego favorito, tiene algo mágico para mi, aparte de todos los recuerdos que tengo de el. Es un juego al que tengo que volver cada cierto tiempo y siempre lo disfruto como cuando era niño, las cacerías me parecen muy satisfactorias, un mundo precioso de explorar a pie, un combate y tablero de licencias innovador para la época y muy bien implementado, y personajes que aunque criticados por muchos, muy reales en las situaciones que les toca vivir… Expand
  4. Sherry_Operum
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I thought i won't like this one, but it turns out that i loved it ! Excellent Open World J-RPG
  5. dreamnight
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    I recommend pick one up lot action and also song beautiful and excellent graphic and good day
  6. Sha2n
    May 9, 2023
    10
    A unique work, one of the best to date. This game will definitely enter the top, created by a diverse, experienced, versatile and not envious gamer. A legend for a real dreamer. From Gabranth with Love.
  7. Shimorak
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Best FF i've played. Ahead of its tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime
  8. aaronnmp96
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    The game is wonderful, its Gameplay is very fun and despite its history you entertain yourself very well
  9. Ardalan1
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Geate game. Beautiful music, a lot of main and guest characters, and a big world to explore. I have spent 50 hours on this game and I enjoyed every second of it.
  10. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this eleventh game in the series. this collection is great.
  11. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    El mismo juego sobresaliente de entonces, con sus fallas argumentales, remasterizado. Yo, más feliz que una perdiz.
  12. Gamepro3093
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Much more enjoyable with a guide. Without a guide, it can be very frustrating but with a guide it’s a 7,8 at the highest. Definitely far better than both 13 and 15 which were absolute garbage.
  13. ricardolaizo
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Tradução para português logo abaixo.

    This is the remaster to one of the amazing games ever made. To me, the best Final Fantasy. The combat mode é the perfect union between the homesick shift style and the "modern" active combat, whose can be still better with the Gambit systems. The 30 marks (quests) extend the gaming time in dozens of hours, which show itself as extremely funs. As    Tradução para português logo abaixo.

    This is the remaster to one of the amazing games ever made. To me, the best Final Fantasy. The combat mode é the perfect union between the homesick shift style and the "modern" active combat, whose can be still better with the Gambit systems.

    The 30 marks (quests) extend the gaming time in dozens of hours, which show itself as extremely funs. As the spers, which one with its own exclusive limitation on battle.

    It has a incredible story, as there's in every Final Fantasy Game.

    This is a game you'll want to get a platinum trophy, or how we used to say in PS2, complete the Sky Pirate's Den.

    Português:

    Esse é o remaster de um dos melhores jogos já feitos. Para mim, o melhor Final Fantasy. O modo de combate é a junção perfeita entre o saudoso estilo de turno e o "moderno" método de combate ativo, que pode ficar ainda melhor pelo sistema de Gambits.

    As marks (quests) aumentam o tempo de jogo deste título em dezenas de horas, que se mostram extremamente divertidas. Assim como os espers, cada um com sua limitação de batalha exclusiva.

    A história é incrível, como em todos os FF, e cada quest secundária é "bem paga" pelo seu desdobrar.

    Este é um jogo que com certeza vai te fazer querer platinar, ou como era no PS2, completar o Sky Pirate's Den.    … Expand
  14. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Final Fantasy XII ist und bleibt der meines Erachtens beste Ableger des Final Fantasy Franchises bisher. Mit modifiziertem Job-System und aufpolierter Grafik wurde das erste Semi-Open-World Spiel der Final Fantasy Geschichte nun exklusiv für die PS4 neu aufgelegt. Und FFXII ist eines der Spiele, die wirklich in Würde gealtert sind.

    Noch immer fasziniert das großartige Artdesign der an    Final Fantasy XII ist und bleibt der meines Erachtens beste Ableger des Final Fantasy Franchises bisher. Mit modifiziertem Job-System und aufpolierter Grafik wurde das erste Semi-Open-World Spiel der Final Fantasy Geschichte nun exklusiv für die PS4 neu aufgelegt. Und FFXII ist eines der Spiele, die wirklich in Würde gealtert sind.

    Noch immer fasziniert das großartige Artdesign der an Star Wars angelehnten Spielewelt. Noch immer begeistern die famosen Endgegner und Esper Battles, die man letztlich nur mit der richtigen Strategie und Vorbereitung effektiv bestehen kann. Noch immer lädt das taktische, halbautomatisierte Kampfsystem zum experimentieren und optimieren ein. Auch die Geschichte, die in toll präsentierten In Game Cut Scenes erzählt wird, zählt nach wie vor mit zum erwachsensten was das Final Fantasy Franchise hervorgebracht hat.

    Dank des hervorragend gemachten HD Remasters, kann man nun nochmals für mindestens 60 bis 70 Spielstunden in die fantastische Welt von FFXII zurückkehren. Um Monster zu jagen, Dungeons zu erforschen, Esper zu bezwingen oder einfach den spannenden Mainquests zu folgen. FFXII war zu seiner Zeit äußerst innovativ und optisch ein Kunstwerk und auch heute steht das Spiel immer noch für sich und hat über die Jahre kaum an Qualität und Reiz eingebüßt.    … Expand
  15. Dom007
    Mar 14, 2021
    8
    Whilst no where near as good as the previous Final fantasy games from 4-10, there's still a really interesting world to explore and an interesting setting to go with it. The graphics are top quality and the gameplay also feels very smooth at times.

    However when it comes to story it's just average. It doesn't have the engagement or emotion of the previous titles, instead it's just a    Whilst no where near as good as the previous Final fantasy games from 4-10, there's still a really interesting world to explore and an interesting setting to go with it. The graphics are top quality and the gameplay also feels very smooth at times.

    However when it comes to story it's just average. It doesn't have the engagement or emotion of the previous titles, instead it's just a little too hard to understand and get into. The cast is also relatively weak compared to previous titles.

    I'm also not a huge fan of the combat. It gets tiring real fast and it doesn't feel right mechanically to me. It also doesn't require very much strategy, unlike the previous games. But the combat does flow well and I will give it that.

    So overall it's a somewhat decent game that is somewhat enjoyable. It's just not good enough by final fantasy standards.    … Expand
  16. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    9
    This game is one of my all time favourites. I was very excited when it became available on the PS4. I’ve been chasing the platinum trophy off and one and the amount of content after the story is completed is fantastic. I really enjoy the gambit and job system and felt it was the perfect way to be creative with combat. The story is great, but in my opinion it wasn’t as good as a couple ofThis game is one of my all time favourites. I was very excited when it became available on the PS4. I’ve been chasing the platinum trophy off and one and the amount of content after the story is completed is fantastic. I really enjoy the gambit and job system and felt it was the perfect way to be creative with combat. The story is great, but in my opinion it wasn’t as good as a couple of the other final fantasy games I’ve played.… Expand
  17. Ghiraldelo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivel !
    Vale muito a pena se aventurar nessa história maravilhosa, com o melhor sistema de batalha de todos os Final Fantasys da franquia (minha opinião).

    Vale a pena joga-lo seja pela nostalgia ou para conhecer ! Não vai se arrepender
  18. AshenUndead
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    A Masterful piece in the FF Universe, gripping history and fun mechanics!.
    The job sistem is my favorite part!
  19. ttgging
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The curtain call for the Golden Age of Final Fantasy.Matsuno Yasumi's magical fantasy
  20. Tiberius95
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great remaster of PS2 game. I have always wanted to play Final Fantasy XII. After I played it on PS4, I fell in love with Princess Ashe. She was such a great character.
  21. Rockboss
    May 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best FFs imo. Grown up story. Nice fighting and character development system. I really enjoyed playing again on PS4. Especially with the double speed option. Great game.
  22. Sonyyy26
    May 18, 2020
    10
    if you ignore Vaan and penelo this is one of best rpg s that came out ever. it has best job system in gaming, huge world to explore ,immersive story ... try you will not regret.
  23. LucasC
    May 17, 2020
    10
    It is just beautiful, everything is just perfect, buy it. Also im playing it again for the 9th time.
  24. bersi84
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    I bought this game years ago and never got myself into it. Now I wanted to give the remaster on PS4 a try and I have to say I m pleasantly surprised and glad that I bought it. To be fairly honest this game is a 8.5 for me. As usual I follow my gut feeling to whether to go up or down and decided to give it a final 8.

    The world is really well designed. I love the characters and the voice    I bought this game years ago and never got myself into it. Now I wanted to give the remaster on PS4 a try and I have to say I m pleasantly surprised and glad that I bought it. To be fairly honest this game is a 8.5 for me. As usual I follow my gut feeling to whether to go up or down and decided to give it a final 8.

    The world is really well designed. I love the characters and the voice acting is really good too. The story unfolds pretty well and I found it a good bit interesting. The location are nice with a little bit of variety that could be better maybe but is still very enjoyable as a whole.

    For the engine I can say that the remaster went quite well. It plays very good on a PS4 Pro with SSD. Loading times are very good, only due to the old save behaviour the saving itself takes a bit. I had no bluescreens, frame drops or bugs in my 35hr playthrough (pretty straight, I skipped quite a bit side and endgame content for now). The sound design is pretty advanced and uses surround well.

    Characters differ a lot and have their individual spirit. You develop by leveling up, getting new items and picking skills on a board according to the job you have chosen. 1st job when you get the character, 2nd job later in the game. You can basically create every possible combination with that. Red/Dark Mage, White Mage-Monk, Mage-Archer, Hard Tank, everything goes and nearly everything seems to be viable. I didnt use any specials or summons (lol me saving for the next game) and still was able to finish the game nicely.

    Some areas can be a bit though and the game tends to be a bit of grindy but I still think it is okay. If you do some sidequests and farm a bit, it feels not too hefty. Also with x2 and x4 speed mode, its very bearable. What you have to know is that the game uses an ATB styled auto battle mode. You can give manual orders to each of your controlled characters and they will do it when their action bar is ready, while the fight itself is realtime. Also you can use "gambits" which basically means you can treat your party as they were AIs, e.g. "if party member below 50% health use Cura" or "if ally died use phoenix down". You can unlock a multitude of slots and actions which the party will then use. You can deactivate or overrule this at any time. You can also live swap members from your roster of up to 6 people.

    If you get into this system it feels really nice. The job system can be overwhelming and I hated it the first time. I would just say: pick what you want. You ll get into goal with each build you take. So the straight route will take around 25 to 50hrs according to playstyle. Completionist might be busy quite a bit longer.

    The game is worth the money and often on sale. Give it a try, I think you might enjoy it.

    I finally downrated the game a bit because of the long saving times and the somewhat grindy and lengthy areas. Also some puzzles might be enraging without a walkthrough. Some areas are also not very well balanced and (not very often but still) sometimes the save points vary a lot in length. The last two chapter have huge runs to go, so for casuals that might be a small let down but there are at least some auto-saves too.    … Expand
  25. Omnislasher420
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    The best FF got better, new graphics, new job system, new areas, and new trial modes! This is amazing! A must play!
  26. Red_Spectre
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    There is only 1 bad thing to say about this game.
    1. They never made a DLC
    ...Own this game. Finish this game.
  27. JoseofCatarina
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    They polished off the game, while maintaining the original art style, they fixed the bugs, added trophies, and added a few extra features like the sped up mode, that allows someone who has already played this game to replay it with less monotony.

    Overall, I believe this is how a remaster should be. FF12 is one of my favorite games of all time, and this remaster is definitely worth the money.
  28. unnamedcritic
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best FF in the series. The English voice acting is superb. World building is excellent. Game play is also excellent, but you might not discover it's charms until you've gotten a couple characters in your party. Story is surprisingly mature and not the cheese fest that younger audiences might prefer. This game is far superior to the newer installments and on parThis is one of the best FF in the series. The English voice acting is superb. World building is excellent. Game play is also excellent, but you might not discover it's charms until you've gotten a couple characters in your party. Story is surprisingly mature and not the cheese fest that younger audiences might prefer. This game is far superior to the newer installments and on par with/better than some of the older games.… Expand
  29. WellMetStranger
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    An incredible gem of a game and by far and away the best Final Fantasy I have ever played with Final Fantasy Tactics. The game delivers through and through with an entrancing story, believable characters and one of the deepest gameplay systems I've had the pleasure to play in the series. Here's hoping Final Fantasy XVI is also set in Ivalice.
  30. raccoondaddy
    Aug 14, 2019
    9
    FFXII: The Zodiac Age is a love letter to PS1 Square RPG fans. The composer, setting and art style are all from the same team that made Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy Tactics. Both of which were strong in story and gameplay, and FFXII is no exception.

    Everything here is a shining example of what made the FInal Fantasy series great. The creatures, lore, lands, story, characters,    FFXII: The Zodiac Age is a love letter to PS1 Square RPG fans. The composer, setting and art style are all from the same team that made Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy Tactics. Both of which were strong in story and gameplay, and FFXII is no exception.

    Everything here is a shining example of what made the FInal Fantasy series great. The creatures, lore, lands, story, characters, music, combat and magic were what made the series so captivating. The Zodiac Age does this ALMOST to perfection.

    The only drawbacks I noticed were:
    A) The Gambit system, once mastered made combat dull and uninteresting. Save for when the real fights came along and it was time to adapt my strategy, did it feel exciting again.

    B) The new job system really doesn't change all that much and could have been so much more. By the time you are 60 percent through the game, EVERYTHING WILL BE MAXED OUT except levels. The jobs do not feel unique and mostly change depending on if your a magic user or a attacker.
    Hell , just having some costumes changes would've made things interesting. Which is nothing in comparison to FFV.

    C) Late game leveling can be a big grind.

    Otherwise, I believe FFXII is my top ten Final Fantasy games after completing it.    … Expand
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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
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Feb 8, 2018
    80
    For new players, this isn’t the best the series has to offer but it holds its own. If FFXV’s modern magical setting didn’t appeal, this might be the antidote. [October 2017, p72]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    100
    An excellent remaster of one of the most underestimated episodes of the series released at the dawn of old-gen consoles. Veterans will appreciate the number of new features and newcomers can taste this great Japanese RPG with beautiful visuals. [Issue#277]
  3. CD-Action
    Sep 25, 2017
    85
    FFXII never became the masterpiece it was supposed to be, but it has enough marks of a masterpiece to be worth your time, especially that the remaster was done expertly. [09/2017, p.62]
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