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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 116 reviews

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Customers consistently note that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS –The Ivalice Chronicles is a timeless classic with fantastic overall performance. Many appreciate the voice acting and find the gameplay to be improved. There are no cons mentioned about the product.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Recommend!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game. Great remake of the original with quality of life upgrades to make the game a little more accessible to beginner players or players with limited time to game. I loved revisiting Ivalice on my switch, the portability made playing on the go great. I recommend this version.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A nostalgic masterpiece

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles is such a beautiful story, and now reimagined with stunning graphics, animations, and full voice acting! While still having a classic mode to relive the original game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Play this!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great remake of one of the greastest games of all time and definitely the greast tactical rpg.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An excellent return to Final fantasy tactics

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A really good remake of a classic that also includes a version of the original.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    FFTactics HD2D Remasterd

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing recreation of the classic Final Fantasy TBSRPG.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing game highly recommend this classic master piece

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10 game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is fantastic, very well written story, it does play well on the switch but it’s not a very demanding game. If you like these type of games I would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The FF Title we needed!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is a bit slow paced at first but can suck you in with the story! Beautifully updated graphics but still an old school feel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Classic Done Right

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Final Fantasy Tactics is one of those rare games that completely earns its reputation. The combat is endlessly rewarding, the job system is deep in a way that invites curiosity instead of punishment, and every battle feels like it actually matters. But the real reason this game sticks with you is the story. It’s mature, political, and quietly devastating, trusting the player to keep up rather than spelling everything out. The music, art, and writing all come together to create something timeless. This isn’t just a classic. It’s a perfect game and a remaster done right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Near Perfect Remaster

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is fantastic. Taking the originally a ps1 classic, updating the graphics, adding Voice Dialogue and a much better translation, overall elevates the experience to a much higher premium level. If you're a fan of Tactics inspired strategy games, this one is a must buy. Choppy camera controls still bog the experience, but overall its easily ignored for a simply amazing tactics remastered experience. New and Old fans alike will absolutely love this one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must play

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The story remains one of the strongest ever told in gaming: mature, political, and deeply human. Intrigue, betrayal, and moral ambiguity unfold with incredible depth, making Ivalice feel alive and consequential even decades after its original release. The enhanced presentation on Switch 2—clean visuals, refined character portraits, and improved performance—does justice to the narrative without losing its classic charm. Gameplay is as brilliant as ever. The job system is endlessly rewarding, offering meaningful customization and strategic freedom that few games have matched since. Battles feel deliberate and satisfying, with every decision carrying weight. Quality-of-life improvements make the experience smoother while respecting the original design—no unnecessary hand-holding, just thoughtful refinement. Playing this on Switch 2 is a dream. Handheld mode feels perfect for tactical battles, while docked mode showcases the game beautifully on a big screen. Load times are fast, controls are responsive, and the experience feels tailor-made for the system. Ivalice Chronicles isn’t just a remaster—it’s a reminder of why Final Fantasy Tactics is considered one of the greatest games of all time. Whether you’re revisiting a classic or discovering it for the first time, this is an absolute must-play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Audio quality, Overall performance, Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome game, awesome music, awesome voices, awesome everything. Very addicting game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Shut up and give the developer your money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went in with some bias, as Final Fantasy Tactics has been my single favorite game since its original release almost 30 years ago. That said, I find it very safe to say of all the editions and releases this truly is the best way to experience this glorious masterpiece. In a departure from most Final Fantasy titles, Tactics features a more political storyline than most and it doesn't even attempt to hide or shy away from any of its message, but it tells it with one of most enjoyable narratives in the series and a cast that despite their cartoonish appearance that make forming an emotional attachment for better or worse very easy. It also maintains the most just plain fun battle system of the series, with turn based tactical battles where you tinker with a myriad of character customizations and go wild unleashing your party of characters and/or monsters. Also the reason I call it the best version: Aside from a lot of quality of life improvements like the ability to leave a battle that's going poorly or restart a character's turn, tis version adds some really good voice acting Lastly, if you're really attached to getting the experience you missed back in the 90s, the original game is also on the cartridge. But as a whole, the new release keeps the overall experience intact and only enhances the experience rather than make any drastic changes as the FF7 remake does so it's great for both newcomers and nostalgia players alike.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Audio quality, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game, but best buy lacks follow through

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The final fantasy tactics remaster on the Switch is wonderful. As a fan of the original game on the PlayStation this game delivers. The remastered graphics and audio are superb. I love the additional language options and the ability to play in both original and remaster modes. The only negative is Best Buy never provided the Pre Order Bonus code. There was supposed to be special content for Pre Ordering unlocked via code and I'm still waiting for that months later :(

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    another chance to be a spoony bard.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    really good remake of a classic game with alot of enhancements along with voice acting. if you want this to keep physical media, get the switch 1 version and use the switch 2 free upgrade on the eshop. if you can still find this on switch, its a must have as i had got the last one this store had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Had this on a previous game system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderfully redone for the switch it's been enjoyable good graphics for a remake. If you enjoy older game and love the final fantasy games this is a good choice I do would recommend it. Would be good game for anyone who likes longer playing games this takes a while to play thru.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Audio quality, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game & graphics

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good game! Love these RPGs as they are nostalgic and I wish they made more like these

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great revisit of an old game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When i was young this game was hard for me, but now that I understand that you have to keep all character similar level it was problem passing it. Great Voice acting, Great job skills, and challenging gameplay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Voice acting

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Improvement!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Big fan of the original 1997 release, and this remaster brings great voice acting and many quality improvements to the game. Looking forward to potential War of the Lions content as a potential DLC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Audio quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AGELESS MASTERPIECE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The greatest tactical RPG of all time. Great job system. Endless combinations and shenanigans. Greatest music and writing. Ageless graphics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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