- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Sep 30, 2025
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox Series X
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- Developer: Creative Business Unit III, Creative Studio III
- Genre(s): Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 82 out of 83
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Mixed: 1 out of 83
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Negative: 0 out of 83
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Jan 8, 2026The Ivalice Chronicles is not interested in narrative flexibility; its plot does not bend to the whims of the player like other RPGs. The story’s framing – recounted as a historical account in the distant future – makes this abundantly clear. As such, the game is less about fantasy and fairytales than history itself. Forget easy resolutions: here, events simply produce yet more events; trauma begets trauma. It is one battle after another for Ramza and his comrades.
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Sep 24, 2025In every way that counts, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is the definitive way to play one of the defining games of the PS1 generation, and one of the very best games in the Final Fantasy series. Every change has been made in a way that complements the original, and pays respect to the work that came before. More than ever, this is the story that it needs to be. Incredible, through and through. You cannot miss this.
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Sep 24, 2025Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles knocks the rust off the original, shines it up like new, and makes lots of subtle changes that only enhance the classic. And if you want a version without any changes, that's here too, just as grainy as you remember. I couldn't have hoped for more.
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Oct 20, 2025It’s a Remaster that elevates the king of tactical RPGs, Final Fantasy Tactics, to new heights with its improvements—reinforcing its throne and making it even more enjoyable than it was on day one. If only it also included the PSP content.
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Sep 26, 2025A faithful yet modern reimagining of a strategy RPG classic that refines combat balance, adds new quality-of-life options, and features beautiful updated visuals while maintaining its tactical depth and strong narrative; however, the absence of a Spanish translation and PSP-exclusive content slightly tarnish an otherwise excellent revival.
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Nov 4, 2025The Ivalice Chronicles is a masterful remaster that modernizes one of the best Final Fantasy games. With tools that enhance the experience and a story enriched by moving voice performances.
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Sep 24, 2025In summary, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles largely succeeds in what it sets out to do. Not only does it coherently update its technical aspects, but it also adds necessary quality-of-life improvements; furthermore, its story and gameplay remain highly enjoyable today. Unfortunately, the lack of a Spanish translation makes it a completely inaccessible experience for a large part of the public.