Tactics Ogre: Reborn

 Switch
Tactics Ogre: Reborn Image
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 111 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics OgreBased on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics Ogre will discover a game unlike any they've ever played. Reborn and deeper than ever, the game enables players to immerse themselves in the world and intrigue of Tactics Ogre like never before. The Valerian Isles, jewels of the Obero Sea. Long a center of naval commerce, the people of the isles struggled throughout history for dominion over her shores. Finally there rose a man to put an end to this conflict: Dorgalua Oberyth. But history would know him as the "Dynast-King." King Dorgalua strove to stamp out the hatred among the people of the isles, and for fully half a century, Valeria knew prosperity. Yet upon the king's death, civil war erupted anew as three factions vied for control: the Bakram, who comprised much of Valeria's nobility; the Galgastani, whose people made up the majority of the isles' population; and the Walister, who numbered but few. The isles were soon divided between the Bakram and Galgastani, and an uneasy peace settled across the land. Yet none believed the calm would last...… Expand
Buy Now
Buy on

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn | Story Trailer

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. VG247
    Nov 10, 2022
    100
    In a world where we've seen Square Enix fall down with remasters (examples include the lacklustre Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and the egregious Kingdom Hearts on Switch), Tactics Ogre: Reborn highlights something special – a change of the guard, so to speak, that bodes remarkably well for the rest of the publisher's classic RPG oeuvre.
  2. RPG Fan
    Nov 10, 2022
    95
    Tactics Ogre: Reborn is hugely successful in its goals to modernise an admittedly old game.
  3. TouchArcade
    Nov 15, 2022
    90
    Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a excellent refresh of one of the all-time classics of the genre. Those who have any love at all for the genre owe it to themselves to play it if they haven’t before, and even those who have tried another version in the past will find enough improvements and differences to make it worth wading in again. A fine treatment of a game that only seems to get better with age.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Nov 11, 2022
    82
    Although several decades have passed since its debut on the market, Tactics Ogre continues to be one of the best exponents of the strategic genre and the new re-edition packaged by Square Enix has been able to greatly increase the smoothness of the experience. Although with some exceptions, the tricks made to the playful dough have been able to rejuvenate the title with an old-school flavor, making it palatable even in the eyes of the new generations. On the flip side, however, the technical sector does not defend itself as well. Our advice is therefore to use it on the small screen of the Nintendo Switch, which thanks to portability will be able to partially mask the age of a milestone like Tactics Ogre.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 24, 2022
    80
    Tactics Ogre: Reborn makes some changes to a classic, which meet with mixed success. Qualify of life changes like rewind and simplified class changes are very welcome, but the newly balanced battle system slows down battles that already felt on the slow side. Don’t be mistaken, though, the core game here is still one of the better strategy RPGs of its era, and it holds up in 2022. If you’re a fan of the genre and haven’t gotten the chance to check it out in the past, there’s no need to wait. Pick up Tactics Ogre: Reborn and get ready to lose fifty hours of your life.
  6. IGN France
    Nov 11, 2022
    80
    Tactics Ogre : Reborn comes back in a version between remaster and remake. We could have hoped for more, but the title remains one of the best T-RPG still today.
  7. Inverse
    Nov 10, 2022
    70
    For all its murky mechanics and slow pace, Tactics Ogre: Reborn still blends satisfying combat with a top-tier story in a way that few games can match. If you’re a fan of the tactical RPG genre and want a serious challenge, there’s simply no reason not to play this game. But newcomers may want to start with something more approachable, or at least keep waiting for that Final Fantasy Tactics remake we’re all hoping for.

See all 33 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. Isteffy
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    The greatest Tactics RPG ever made. The story feels like good episodes of Game of Thrones, and the gameplay has been updated for modernThe greatest Tactics RPG ever made. The story feels like good episodes of Game of Thrones, and the gameplay has been updated for modern audiences. I've put 100's of hours into this and the original.

    The negative reviews like you see from KrillerBomb are a joke, not specific and should be safely ignored.    … Expand
  2. Ragnar_san
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, realmente un maximo exponente en el genero de los juegos tacticos RPG
  4. Victikur
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Una obra maestra eterna, no pasa el tiempo por él.
    Un juego que nadie debería perderse.
  5. Jcdbengals
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Anyone that rates this game below a 9 is ignorant, and more than likely, very young. This is an addictive, VERY LONG strategy RPG withAnyone that rates this game below a 9 is ignorant, and more than likely, very young. This is an addictive, VERY LONG strategy RPG with multiple endings, amazing post game (the real game honestly doesn't even begin until chapter 4), and great updates to the base game that bring it up to date. The graphics are part of the charm; Tactics Ogre Reborn is must play for any strategy fans! The music, especially the theme from Ogre Battle, absolutely rocks. The only gripe I have is certain areas such as the Palace of the Dead should have better ways to navigate already cleared maps rather than have to redo the battles. Very redundant, and even with palace maps it's painful to redo simple battles just to get to an area you need to be at. Bring on an Ogre Battle 64 remake! or remaster, as it's much different but very addictive.… Expand
  6. ZYMROD
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Muy Buena adaptación, que perfecciona lo visto en PSP en cuanto a gráficos, el poder acelerar las batallas, la música es increíble, mejoras deMuy Buena adaptación, que perfecciona lo visto en PSP en cuanto a gráficos, el poder acelerar las batallas, la música es increíble, mejoras de interfaz y esta traducido al español lo cual permite disfrutar mas la historia. Lo malo: uno que otro problema de rendimiento y el escalado de los textos en el modo portable.… Expand
  7. Jt0429
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Engrossing story and world-building; Tough choices; Deep, addictive progression and combat mechanics; Smart quality-of-life    Good-
    Engrossing story and world-building; Tough choices; Deep, addictive progression and combat mechanics; Smart quality-of-life improvements.

    Bad-
    New party level cap system feels restrictive; Bland visuals.

    Thoughts-
    But though its visual update is a disappointing one, it’s not nearly enough to overcome the fact that Tactics Ogre: Reborn is still an excellently retooled and refreshed version of what is, in no vague terms, a legendary RPG. For fans of strategy RPGs, Tactics Ogre is almost required reading, but for years, circumstances have made it so that it hasn’t exactly been easily accessible to the masses. Now, Square Enix has brought a new and improved version of the game that, in spite of its visual woes, shines a bright and flattering light on it. If you have any interest in this genre, to not give Tactics Ogre: Reborn would be a big mistake.    … Expand
  8. PoundShopOrwell
    Mar 23, 2023
    0
    Balancing out the poorly written fake reviews.

    Square Enix have lost all my respect at this point.

    Shame. I grew up loving their games.

See all 31 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Switch Game of 2022
28
#28 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022