Wild ARMs XF

 PSP
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. Kombo
    45
    Wild ARMs XF does have some enjoyable parts, but they are severely hurt by gameplay flaws.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    45
    A strategy game isn't much of a strategy game when it relies more on trial and error than planning.
  3. 1UP
    42
    The game has some ambition, and I admire that. But in the end, a score is based on how much fun I have (that's why we play, right?), and I had very little fun playing Wild Arms XF. This says it all: I can't wait to whip out strategy gems like Final Fantasy Tactics or Disgaea on my commute...but I had to force myself to drag out XF.

Awards & Rankings

34
#34 Best PSP Game of 2008
26
#26 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
4
#4 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. Charly227
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Wild ARMs XF deserves far more credit from both critics and users than it has. It is teetering on the edge of a perfect game, and would sitWild ARMs XF deserves far more credit from both critics and users than it has. It is teetering on the edge of a perfect game, and would sit there if they put a tiny bit more effort into their story and pacing. The combat is fresh and fun, a strange take on a strategy game while still feeling familiar. I was sincerely hoping that I would see more Wild ARMs games in the future like this, but it seems it wasn't appreciated enough by the public and I still don't quite understand why.

    If you enjoy tactical, turn-based RPGs, this game is a memorable and worthy title to give a try.    … Full Review »
  2. Haku76
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    I played this game when I still wasn't open to strategy games, I ended up playing and beating it twice, its story could have been better butI played this game when I still wasn't open to strategy games, I ended up playing and beating it twice, its story could have been better but is wasn't bad, the music was outstanding, the gameplay was fun and challenging, if it is too hard, the option of level grinding is always there. It was fun using the classes for each character and combining the skills you learned into other classes. I am now a lot more open to the genre because of this and a few other strategy games I played.… Full Review »
  3. JonasB
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    This game opened up my eyes in more than one way. I looked forward to this before it was released and bought it before i read any reviews. I This game opened up my eyes in more than one way. I looked forward to this before it was released and bought it before i read any reviews. I enjoyed the game thoroughly and thought for sure it was one of the strongest PSP titles out there. The only thing lacking is story, the rest is there. Great 2D graphics with detailed colorful sprites. Great user interface, very welldesigned gameplay that is a unique take on a Final Fantasy Tactics formula. I played it for some time and then went ahead to check how professional reviewers viewed it, which was nothing like i expected. Before this game I basivcally always read reviews and seldom to never bought a game that had under 80% in gamerankings average or later metacritic. When i discovered the bad scores this title had recieved i finally lost my trust in reviews, something i regret not doing alot sooner. What im really trying to say is that if you know you enjoy FFT or games like it, any turnbased rph strategy game, thisone is in my opinion, aside from the story, the top of the crop for any system. Better than disgaea and better than FFT… Full Review »
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