Bottomline: By SHAUN A. NOORDIN IF YOU have never played the first when it came out for the Gameboy Advance, consider yourself lucky. I got the game when it was released in late 2003, and when I finally took a break from playing it I realised it was already Janu...
Abstract: On paper, like most things, this game works. Figurative cousin of the everlasting Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift promises to demand more cerebral dexterity than merely having your fighting character attack, the bla...
Abstract: Get a crash course in turn-based strategy courtesy of Square-Enix. As a successor to the Square-Enix series of tactical RPGs, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift once again incorporates extensive character-building and customisation element...
Abstract: Whooo! Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is here and its time to party! Combat party that is. Get ready because if theres any handheld title on the shelves this summer thats likely to give you a serious case of DS elbow, this is it. Final Fantasy Tactics A2...
Good: Wonderful gameplay and connections to past Final Fantasy titles.
Bad: The tedious storyline and long battles drag after a while.
Bottomline: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is an excellent game by all merits. Fans of the series will have much to be pleased about with the refined battle system, new jobs to explore, and a clan system that is downright superb. While the story is...
Abstract: Square Enix If youre a fan of the “Final Fantasy” series, by now youve probably noticed that each of the main games is placed in different worlds. However, back when the twelfth chapter was released, players could recognize the world of...
Abstract: One of the most enjoyable and charming Final Fantasy games to come out on the Nintendo DS; Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is one of those games that does justice to the genre as well as the franchise. There are things that I wish the game included as well as...
Good: Easy to drop in and drop out, Simple interface is easy to learn, Using tactics actually pays off, Oddly engaging
Bad: Battle screen too small for decent stylus control, Battles can become repetitive, Clunky shop system, Character customization too basic
Bottomline: With this being set in the Final Fantasy universe I was expecting a bit more character fiddling than is actually in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. Oddly enough, there’ s a distinct lack of detail in some key areas. There’s no...
Abstract: Final Fantasy Tactics was the ultimate turn-based strategy game when it was released on the original PlayStation back in 1998. Fans had to wait over five years for its follow-up, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on the GBA. While it still offered a deep s...
Good: Fantastic graphics; great music; more jobs; more races; improved judges.
Bad: Bazaar can impede progress; obeying laws can be annoyingly out of your control.
Bottomline: If you take a moment to look through our past reviews of Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, it should be fairly apparent that there is a pattern of excellence running through the series. Things havent changed much in Final Fantas...
Abstract: Whatever else you accuse Square Enix of, pandering to a casual audience cannot be one of them. Just working out what the title of this game actually refers to takes either a PhD in Square Enix mythology or several confusing minutes with the Google sear...
Abstract: Square Enix tar oss tillbaka till landet Ivalice med uppföljaren till Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Ett som till utseendet verkar vara ett mer barnvänligt turbaserat strategispel än Playstation Portable-spelet Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of The Lio...