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

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)

I'm so happy I got this!! I never got to finish this the first time around for a couple of reasons... The main one being because even though at the time I enjoyed the look and style of this entry... I wasn't the biggest fan of the newer battle/exploration mechanics because I hadn't really played any MMORPG games yet that FFXII is similar to. I also had NO IDEA what length/size of an adventure I was getting myself into! ...But now I can chip away at this gorgeously crafted game anytime anywhere and it didn't take me long to fly by where I stopped the first time. It's great to hear a fully fleshed out orchestral soundtrack paired with improved visuals but the best thing about this version is the new (and very customizable) job system. I will probably get daggers thrown at me for this (and trust me, this has taken a lot of thought on my end as I am very much a single-digit FF fan) but this might be my new favorite in the series!

One of the best RPG's from the PS2 now it's portable and the graphics are even crisper while on the go. How can you go wrong? I wish all the FF titles would release on switch.

I've been playing this series since Final Fantasy VIII was released back in 1999 and have since been in love. Over the decades, I've noticed the series stray from it's roots and essentially morph into something less JRPG, which sucks. FFXII is sort of like the end of the true JRPG nature of the series and in saying that, a worthy, less talked about entry in the beloved franchise, before it's descent into action game territory beginning with FFXIII. On the Switch? Even better.

You need to play this game! Good story, looks great, and can take it anywhere with your Switch.

Square giving the west the special updated versions only Japan had is really great.

Who doesn't like it? If you don't, that's fine because I do. FFXII brings back memories that I enjoy reliving. The gameplay, the music, the plot! I love it.