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[Go_Ly_Dow]

Test your battle acumen and tactically lead your units to victory on grid-based maps. Recruit and fine-tune your party with unique jobs and abilities to strategically dominate the battlefield.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles launches September 30th, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

I've never played Tactics, so I guess I'll be getting this given it's a fan favourite and considered a classic.

Also, dat soundtrack.

 

[Shifty1897]

I'm pumped! Amazon preorder secured.

 

[danklord]

Hmmm.. I'll have to see more gameplay before I'm sold.

 

[Judge Magister]

Also, dat Uematsu soundtrack.

You mean Hitoshi Sakimoto

 

[Celcius]

The game that got me interested in Dragoons
It's going to be SO GOOD to revisit this

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

You mean Hitoshi Sakimoto

Woh, I wasn't aware.

Well he's a GOAT too

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

You mean Hitoshi Sakimoto

I love how it sounds similar to FF XII's soundtrack too (which is set in the same world + also composed by Sakimoto)

 

[LiquidMetal14]

One of the 2 games I have pre-odored. Glad to support FFT.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Is this Final Fantasy Tactics with upgrades, or its own thing?

I like turn-based strategy, and even tried playing FFT on a PSP emulator but never got far. If this is a remake/re-release of the OG, I'm interested.

 

[Judge Magister]

Is this Final Fantasy Tactics with upgrades, or its own thing?

I like turn-based strategy, and even tried playing FFT on a PSP emulator but never got far. If this is a remake/re-release of the OG, I'm interested.

It's the OG remastered with enhanced graphics, voiced dialogue and other QoL improvements.
It doesn't have PSP port exclusive content like Balthier character which is annoying.

 

[Danjin44]

Already pre-ordered, very hype for it.

 

[SomeNorseGuy]

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles opening movie

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

 

[SomeNorseGuy]

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles Gamescom Hands-On Preview – Definitive Edition in the Making

Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Gamescom Hands-On Preview - Definitive Edition in the Making

Though not a massive overhaul in terms of visuals, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is undoubtedly set to become the definitive edition of the game

wccftech.com

During Gamescom last month, I had the chance to try out the game for around one hour before its release later this September, and as soon as the classic intro played, I was instantly overwhelmed by nostalgia and thrown back in 1998 when I first experienced the game for the first time. This time around, however, the intro features full voice acting that is perfectly suited to the remaster's script, which is based on the new translation by Alexander O. Smith featured in the War of the Lions PSP release and the mobile port. Having the choice between experiencing the game in either Classic or Enhanced Mode, I picked the latter to experience the remaster's many improvements, which include improved visuals, a new interface, and a generally modernized experience. Starting from the very beginning of the game with the battle at Orbonne Monastery, the remaster instantly showed why it is set to become the definitive edition of the game, as the new interface is both great looking and quite functional, and the speed-up options make battle pace snappier. Voice acting for all characters is also on point, and adds a touch of personality even for generic units, who grunt when they attack and shout out incantation when a special skill is unleashed or a spell is about to be cast. Being one of the easiest battles in the game, it was difficult to notice any major balance change over the original, so everything essentially felt like an improved version of the original. The new script obviously took away one of Delita's most iconic lines (Blame yourself or God), but it flows a lot better and only enhances the medieval flair of Ivalice.

"The remaster is set to become the best way to experience Ramza Beoulve's story, even without the additional content introduced in the War of the Lions release."​

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Before the end of my allotted time with Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, I also had the chance to play through one of the most iconic battles in the game, the one at Zeirchele Falls during early Chapter 2. Playing at normal difficult to experience as much as possible of the game in the short time I was given, the battle was just as easy as the one at Orbonne Monastery, although that was to be expected, as I have played through the original more than a dozen times throughout the years, and I remember the placement of enemies in pretty much every major story battle. Picking the best unit for this battle, such as an Archer and a Time Mage, I took down every enemy with ease while keeping princess Ovelia safe, again being unable to evaluate any major balance change, but at least noticing how JP rewards are in line with the original when a unit equips the JP Up skill from the Squire job, a rather welcome change that will make it less time consuming to put together the best units and open up a skill slot for more useful skills. Voice acting was, once again, completely on point with some excellent performances, which made me more excited than ever to experience some of the adventure's most intense segments like never before.

"Voice acting was, once again, completely on point with some excellent performances, which made me more excited than ever to experience some of the adventure's most intense segments like never before."​

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With the original being one of my favorite games of all time, I was already pretty excited when Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles was announced earlier this year. After experiencing the remaster, however, my excitement has shot through the roof, and I cannot wait to play the game and experience for myself more of the changes included in it that are sure to make it the ultimate way to experience Ramza Beolve's journey amidst the chaos of the War of the Lions, even without the additional content available in the PSP and mobile versions of the game. Thankfully, the wait is going to be very short, as the game launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in a few weeks, on September 30.

 

[ThesaurusRex]

I'm curious to see reviews from people who didn't play the original. I tend to enjoy tactical RPGs, but eventually bounced off of Tactics Ogre Reborn because it felt so dated compared to games like Triangle Strategy. I'd like to experience the game that everyone loves so much, but I worry that the people singing the praises of this remaster are people who have played FFT many times already. If you're used to the old systems, then even minor updates will feel great. I wish this had been a full on remake, because then I'd feel more confident about getting it.

 

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[SomeNorseGuy]

Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Could Lead To New Content Or A Sequel

The game's director seems aware that fans want features from the PlayStation Portable version.

Article:

Speaking with Wired, game director Kazutoyo Maehiro discussed possibly adding features from 2007's Final Fantasy Chronicles: War of the Lions release on PlayStation Portable to the remake. "Our first and foremost goal here really was to recreate the original game," said Maehiro. He acknowledged fan feedback for that content, such as the Onion Knight and Black Knight classes, but "cannot make any promises" about them coming eventually to The Ivalice Chronicles.

"If [The Ivalice Chronicles] were to become a success, I do feel that that would then lead to discussions around potentially bringing out sequels, for example, or newer tactical RPGs," said Maehiro, who served as events planner for the original Final Fantasy Tactics in 1997.

Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-tactics-remake-could-lead-to-new-content-or-a-sequel/1100-6534420/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f