Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy Tactics is a tactical RPG set in the war-torn kingdom of Ivalice, featuring grid-based battles and a deep job class system. The game follows Ramza Beoulve as he uncovers a conspiracy during the Lion War, blending political intrigue with fantasy elements.
Platform
playstation
Year
1997
Genre
Tactical RPG
Developer
Square
Controls
About This Game
The game revolutionized SRPGs with its 3D isometric battlefields, height/elevation mechanics, and the iconic Job System allowing over 20 unique classes from Knights to Calculators. Characters gain JP (Job Points) to unlock abilities that can be mixed across classes.
Set in Ivalice (later featured in FF12 and Vagrant Story), the mature story explores themes of class warfare and religious corruption through intricate political machinations. The game features permadeath for non-story characters and challenging difficulty spikes.
Praised for its complex narrative and strategic depth, FFT became a cult classic. It received an enhanced PSP remake (War of the Lions) with new cutscenes and jobs, and influenced later tactical games like Fire Emblem and Disgaea.
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