Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 153
  3. Negative: 14 out of 153
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  1. Gamepro3093
    Jul 5, 2022
    2
    What do people see in this game? I’ve never been so bored by a Final Fantasy game before. Uninteresting characters, poorly developed story that’s banal and cribs too much from Star Wars, most levels are drab and unappealing looking, monster design is lame, combat is trash. 12 marked the beginning of a decade long decline for the series into mediocrity that didn’t really start to turnWhat do people see in this game? I’ve never been so bored by a Final Fantasy game before. Uninteresting characters, poorly developed story that’s banal and cribs too much from Star Wars, most levels are drab and unappealing looking, monster design is lame, combat is trash. 12 marked the beginning of a decade long decline for the series into mediocrity that didn’t really start to turn around until 15 as we saw how low the series could sink with the 13 trilogy.… Expand
  2. kiwijinxter
    Sep 4, 2019
    1
    I read some reviews and thought I might like this game, but unfortunately, it's like Xenoblade Chronicles gameplay with worse graphics. It's not the kind of RPG I like. What I absolutely hated about this game is the difficulty in grinding to level up - it's just too onerous. Also the way you upgrade your weapons / armour is just nonsensically complicated for no reason. Not recommended atI read some reviews and thought I might like this game, but unfortunately, it's like Xenoblade Chronicles gameplay with worse graphics. It's not the kind of RPG I like. What I absolutely hated about this game is the difficulty in grinding to level up - it's just too onerous. Also the way you upgrade your weapons / armour is just nonsensically complicated for no reason. Not recommended at all. There are many other better RPGs out there e.g. Octopath Traveler.… Expand
  3. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    one of the worst games that i played. the gameplay is so boring and empty. i dont like it
  4. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this gameplay is very bad, you have to do nothing all the time. very boring
  5. GreenMenace
    Sep 4, 2023
    4
    Final Fantasy XII was my introduction into this Final Fantasy series. It had a fun enough tutorial, but then the main protagonist was introduced and I quickly lost interest. Maybe I'll finish it someday, but there was no reason for me to feel an urge to continue.

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#18 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#49 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#25 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 26, 2019
    60
    On a scale of best to worst Final Fantasy titles, XII sits somewhere in the middle. It exists in a bland limbo of mediocrity. The best qualities lie in its art direction, music and animation. Being able to play with a high speed mode truly illustrates just how slow and tedious the combat actually is and by circumventing it entirely, a huge portion of the experience is compromised but also the overall product is made more enjoyable.
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  2. Vooks
    Jun 17, 2019
    80
    Final Fantasy XII is a solid entry in the main series that has definitely been improved by updates made with the remaster. Elements of the game that were quite a shake-up at the time stand out much less given where the series has gone over the last decade. If you missed it the first time, this is the best version I could recommend thanks to the portability and all of the most up to date additions and improvements. More importantly, the game is fun. After countless hours of turn-based battles, it was a pleasant change. If you missed it the first time, it’s time to fix that mistake and grab Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    May 29, 2019
    80
    All of this comes together for a mostly engaging strategic experience that is just long enough to not wear out its welcome. You’re not going to sink hundreds of hours into it like you did with Breath of Wild and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but that’s a good thing in this case. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac age chugs along at a decent speed (albeit sometimes slowed by long, repetitive environments and the micromanagement of the gambit system), with story elements dropped in just often enough to keep you intrigued.
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