FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-13
Review summary
  • Voice acting is excellent
  • Beautiful remastered graphics
  • Quality of life improvements
  • Missing War of Lions content
  • High price point
  • Poor optimization and settings
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Categories

Tactical RPGTurn-based StrategyGrid-based CombatClass-based GameplayPolitical & Espionage SystemsSingle-player Story

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMmixedWindows 8-11GB VRAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
660
81%
19%
435
75%
25%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
87%
Unhelpful reviews
13%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
1098
Negative points
714
Gameplay points
327
Perf. points
30
Rec. points
288
Misc points
1
Point
Voice acting is excellent
Description
The voice acting receives consistent praise for being top-notch, well-crafted, and adding emotional depth. The updated voice acting in the remaster is especially appreciated.
Importance
66%
Game is highly praised
Description
Many reviews call it one of the greatest games of all time with incredible gameplay and story. It is described as wonderful, excellent, and a masterpiece.
Importance
56%
Beautiful remastered graphics
Description
The remaster features beautiful updated graphics that retain the original's charm. The visual upgrade is widely appreciated.
Importance
29%
Quality of life improvements
Description
The remaster includes many welcome quality-of-life updates that enhance the overall experience. These improvements are exactly what players wanted.
Importance
26%
Nostalgic experience
Description
Many players enjoy revisiting the game, citing nostalgic childhood memories and a sense of reliving the past. The game holds up well and retains its original charm.
Importance
25%
Job system is deep
Description
The job system is highlighted as fun, flexible, and rewarding with countless combinations. It is considered one of the best mechanics of the game.
Importance
21%
Excellent soundtrack
Description
The music is described as excellent, masterful, and timeless. It perfectly complements the story and enhances the experience.
Importance
19%
Best tactical RPG ever
Description
The game is considered one of the best tactical RPGs of all time, alongside Tactics Ogre. It is a classic turn-based tactical game that remains fun and playable.
Importance
15%
Works great on Steam Deck
Description
The game runs smoothly on Steam Deck without any issues, making it a great portable experience.
Importance
8%
Excellent dialogue revision
Description
The revised dialogue is excellent and well-received, improving the script from the original game.
Importance
8%
Good difficulty options
Description
Players appreciate the three difficulty modes (Squire, Knight, Tactician) which provide a respectable challenge for all skill levels.
Importance
8%
Includes original version
Description
The remaster includes all content from the original game and offers both the remastered and original versions, providing a definitive experience.
Importance
8%