Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch

The Switch port of Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age is in decent shape. In handheld mode, the image is definitely blurrier than any other release, including the base Xbox One version. I have posted a comparison between the Switch Handheld version and the PC version (in 1080p), but keep in mind that it will always look crisper on the actual Switch screen than it will on a screenshot. The frame rate is limited to 30fps (which is true for all other versions except for PC/Xbox One X) but it seems to be stable. The Switch/Xbox One ports come with some new features that the PS4/PC versions do not have. They are: -Licencse Reset, which allows you to switch jobs at will (acquired less than an hour into the story) -Additional Gambit sets. Gambits allow you to manipulate party AI, and this new set feature allows you to create up to 3 different sets of Gambits and switch between them at will. -An improved New Game+ that lets you start at level 90 and carry over weapons, magic and gil With these new features, along with the portability of the Switch, it is hard not to recommend this as the definitive version. The blurriness is definitely notable to me, as I have played the PC version as well, but in this case the good heavily outweighs the bad. P.S. Oh, and the title screen appears to have some input lag not found in the PC version. If this is a bad first impression, worry not. I tested everything past the title screen

Final Fantasy is a cool game for nostalgia. The game could have been made better but if your into Final Fantasy you won’t regret checking this one out. It goes on sale for 20$ during Black Friday if your a budget gamer like myself who doesn’t have all the time in the world to game and has patience. It would be worth it to snatch at sales price.

Love the story and the gameplay. Great cinematic and battle system

The Zodiac Age rendition of the Final Fantasy XII Remaster is absolutely a dream on the Nintendo switch. The game is just as I remembered it back when it originally released and I was a teenager. I never did beat it originally, but replaying it on the Nintendo Switch has been an absolutely blast. This port of the game is very well done and features the enhanced visuals albeit the resolution on a large 4K display. Can be noticeably soft at 900p, but that’s excused considering the steady framerate/overall good performance. Pros: - Great Story - Arguably the last good Final Fantasy game in the main numbered entries. - Reworked jobs system lets you reset the license board at will. - Excellent Visuals for the time; the style still holds up. - Combat system is as great as it originally was - the option to SPEEDRUN through the game makes leveling a breeze and getting to the next part that much more enjoyable. Cons: - Length of the game may not be for everyone - Animations show their age - 900p and not 1080p (subjective)

Final Fantasy XII is one of my favorite role-playing games, and when I heard its remake released a couple of years ago, I managed (with difficulty) to resist purchasing it, in the hopes that a Switch version would eventually be released. My wish came true, and I'm glad to have waited; FFXII is an excellent game on any platform, but being able to pick it up on the go for quick play sessions is a joy. It is quite different in gameplay to other RPGs, so I'd recommend reading a detailed review elsewhere if you're interested in what it's all about. But the crux of it is that FFXII is a game that lends itself well to sprints or marathons, and I like to have the option for both. The performance in handheld mode is nearly perfect; the image is lower resolution than in TV mode and as such, character models and the environment look a bit blurry (the user interface is always crisp and legible, however), but it's nothing that takes me out of the experience. Overall, I'm incredibly pleased to have one of my favorite games available in easy reach at any time, even when I'm away from home.