Final Fantasy Tactics

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jan 28, 1998
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  • Summary: Featuring over 20 types of Jobs and 400 Abilities through the Job System, beautifully laid out 3D environments and the Charge Time Battle System, FINAL FANTASY Tactics provides strategy-intensive gameplay that takes a twist on the traditional RPG.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    Think of this as Final Fantasy on a 3-D chess board, where your men/women have certain movements and abilities. The spell effects are gorgeous and you can easily find yourself spending lengths of time just building your party the way you like.
  2. netjak
    92
    While it may be dragged down somewhat by the brief running time, Tactics has the wonderful gameplay that makes it worth that replay or two.
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  3. PSX Nation
    92
    While I still prefer "Vandal Hearts," this is still the best turn based strategy game on the market.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    89
    Square's first entry in the strategy-RPG genre. Uneven, but a classic. [Jan 2004, p.188]
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  5. IGN
    85
    For those who are expecting an in-depth story, prepare yourself, because it is deep. Never have I seen so many twists and backstabs in a plot.
  6. Total Video Games
    80
    One of the most unique role-playing games you will ever play.
  7. All Game Guide
    50
    While interesting in the short run, this quickly becomes old as there is nothing else to do besides watch the (admittedly interesting) story unfold.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 64
  3. Negative: 4 out of 64
  1. BrendanP.
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    This game is my all time favorite. Astounding graphics and gameplay make this one of,if not the best Final Fantasy games EVER.Although it This game is my all time favorite. Astounding graphics and gameplay make this one of,if not the best Final Fantasy games EVER.Although it took me a long time,I finally beat it.Trust me,it takes a lot of patience. … Expand
  2. lord_batman
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    A great masterpiece of a game that is still reigning as the best strategy rpg of all time despite all the years. Unlike most other srpg games,A great masterpiece of a game that is still reigning as the best strategy rpg of all time despite all the years. Unlike most other srpg games, the story is not aimed for little kids and the extremely high customization potential will keep you engaged beyond the game's main story.… Expand
  4. HOboJ.
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    Amazing story / music / gameplay and beautiful graphics to boot.
  5. Tommey
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Strategy-based JRPG with a stellar cast of characters, job classes to level up and max out, dynamic cast ofOne of the best games of all time. Strategy-based JRPG with a stellar cast of characters, job classes to level up and max out, dynamic cast of main characters and supporting cast to boot. The OST is one of the most epic I've heard in any video game. I have very fond memories of playing this Squaresoft classic. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a compelling ride from start to finish. It also has exceptional replayability.… Expand
  6. night4
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Hands down one of the best games ever made. I mean, where else can you make a dancing flying samurai?

    Seriously, the class system and    Hands down one of the best games ever made. I mean, where else can you make a dancing flying samurai?

    Seriously, the class system and complex combat are where it's at here. It's also rather brutal at first, but I enjoyed the challenge.    … Expand
  7. BasilZero
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Game: Final Fantasy Tactics
    Genre: RPG-Strategy
    Developer: Squaresoft/Squareenix System: Playstation (PSX) Total Score: 94/100 Value    Game: Final Fantasy Tactics
    Genre: RPG-Strategy
    Developer: Squaresoft/Squareenix
    System: Playstation (PSX)
    Total Score: 94/100
    Value Score: 9.4/10

    Final Fantasy Tactics is Squaresoft's answer to Enix's Tactics Ogre using similar style of gameplay but mixing up with a few new unique features/styles and the Final Fantasy series' magic touch, Squaresoft was able to create a masterpiece that has a storyline which rivals even the mainline series. With a great addictive gameplay structure, a deep dark storyline and a well made soundtrack FFTactics is considered to be one of the best Spinoffs of the Final Fantasy series if not considered already the best.

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    +Great Gameplay mechanics
    +Incredible storyline that involves politics, betrayal and fantasy elements
    +Cameos from various characters and figures of the Final Fantasy universe
    +Very detailed character and storyline encyclopedia
    +Cutscenes re-watchable through a special feature
    +Recruit humans or Monsters to fight alongside you

    -Monster skills are limited and arent emphasized enough
    -Difficulty can spike thus may require some grinding
    -Tedious random encounters in the map    … Expand
  8. SobBaggot
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    If I could give this game a 100/10 I would. Soundtrack? On point. Story? Top notch. Combat? Clean and refined. Battle systems? Simple enoughIf I could give this game a 100/10 I would. Soundtrack? On point. Story? Top notch. Combat? Clean and refined. Battle systems? Simple enough to play without a worry, but complicated enough to have a blast if you really dive into it. With probably over 2,000 hours spent on this game and the PsP version, It's easily one of my top 10. Absolute masterpiece.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#6 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#8 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998