Review Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 59 ratings, we get this average rating to this Final Fantasy product : 4.2/5.
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- 71 reviews and opinions with 59 ratings for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
- We obtain an average score of 4.2/5, or 84.03/100
- This product got 2 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Video Games is extremely successful!
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles ratings
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| 10/10 Phenixx Gaming | 5/5 N-Gamz | 95/100 Gaming Trend |
| 19/20 SpiritGamer | 91/100 PCGamer | 9/10 GameSpot |
| 9/10 IGN | 9/10 wccftech | 9/10 GameReactor |
| 90/100 COGconnected | 9/10 Nintendo World Report | 9/10 Push Square |
| 9/10 Le Bêta-Testeur | 9/10 Hinsusta | 9/10 Nintendo Life |
| 9/10 XBoxEra | 9/10 GameInformer | 90/100 GamerClick |
| 9/10 GamingBolt | 9/10 M2 Gaming | 9/10 Xbox-Mag |
| 9/10 Pizza Fria | 9/10 ActuGaming | 9/10 GameSpew |
| 9/10 PlayStation LifeStyle | 9/10 GameOver | 9/10 GameScore.it |
| 83/100 GeekiT | 83/100 Nintendúo | 4/5 GamesRadar |
| 8/10 Numerama | 8/10 TheSixthAxis | 8/10 Shacknews |
| 8/10 TechRaptor | 8/10 Multiplayer.it | 8/10 Nintendo-Town |
| 8/10 Beyond Gaming | 8/10 VideoChums | 8/10 Vandal |
| 8/10 3RD Strike | 8/10 Try a Game | 8/10 SpazioGames |
| 4/5 RPGamer | 4/5 GamesCreed | 8/10 NerdMovieProductions |
| 4/5 Geek Generation | 4/5 PXLBBQ | 8/10 SuccesOne |
| 8/10 MeriStation | 80/100 NextN | 8/10 tuttoteK |
| 4/5 Geeks By Girls | 4/5 Outerhaven Productions | 78/100 Console Tribe |
| 73/100 XBoxOrNot | 7/10 Well Played | 7/10 Areajugones |
| 70/100 JVFrance | 5/10 Niche Gamer |
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No "Pros & Cons" find at Phenixx Gaming


Welcome gameplay adjustments
A configurable difficulty
An incredibly dark and intense scenario for a small gem of storytelling.
A French translation
Excellent dubbing in English and Japanese
The addictive, balanced, time-consuming, and fully customizable class system
Some devilishly strategic jousts
A rather pleasant leveling
Masterful music by Hitoshi Sakimoto
Unable to move the camera smoothly
The monsters that scale with your level of experience
No remastering for sound effects and music
Absence of the additions from the War of the Lions version of the PSP.


Fantastic VO work from the new cast
Three difficulty levels
Innumerable QoL improvements
Softlocks removed, rebalanced, etc.
Hello sound novels!
No returning VO actors is going to spark debate


Exceptional translation and dubbing
Strategic gameplay remains as satisfying as ever.
Modernized interface and reorchestrated music
A respectful remaster of the original
Subtle visual remaster
No "Pros & Cons" find at PCGamer
Subtle but well-done modernizations like difficulty levels and new story chronicle tools
Graphical overhaul looks great and honors the original look
Including a (mostly) faithful original version is a nice archival touch
No original translation or War of the Lions classes keeps it from feeling truly definitive
No "Pros & Cons" find at IGN


Excellent cast of characters
Masterfully crafted tactical combat with great compact map design
Best Job system in the series allowing for great character customization
Superb voice acting in Enhanced mode
Quality-of-life improvements make for an even more enjoyable experience
Soundtrack hasn't been remastered
Missing content from the War of the Lions
Still very easy to break difficulty if you know what you are doing


New features improve an already excellent game and make it more modern
The voice acting is good and well-performed
The new cutscenes are a huge improvement


Restored Japanese content
Squaresoft at their creative peak
Blend of strategy JRPG and Final Fantasy job system
No classic version trophy support
Strategy JRPGs aren?t for everyone


Fun job class and progression system
New additions work well
Some harsh difficulty spikes


Robust job system
Intricate, well-written narrative
Immensely nostalgic package
Memorable characters and interactions
Welcome QoL additions
Longwinded scenes, slower pace of play
No "Pros & Cons" find at Le Bêta-Testeur


Many features related to quality of life
Revised graph
Great epic story with strong characters
Synchronization only in English and Japanese
The classic version does not unlock any trophies / achievements.
The classic version does not unlock any trophies / achievements.


Core turn-based combat is as good as ever, and still best-in-genre level stuff
Story is standout strong for the genre, full of emotion, twists and turns
QoL changes make for a far more approachable game
Perfect for portable play
Top-notch voice-acting
The soundtrack, while brilliant, hasn't seen any changes, which feels like a missed opportunity


Extensive party customization for endless possibilities and addictive gameplay.
Very challenging but fair difficulty curve when engaging in most systems.
Occasional problems with unit visibility on certain maps.
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameInformer


Adaptation and complete dubbing of excellent quality
New features that make the experience more enjoyable
Present the original version and the new unpublished sound novels.
Some video options
No "Pros & Cons" find at GamingBolt


The dubbing in English and Japanese enhances immersion.
The combat system is deep and strategic.
The enhanced mode modernizes the experience while respecting the original.
The HD graphics and Nobuo Uematsu's soundtrack are beautiful.
Cameos and unit customization offer a lot of freedom.


Game design of great depth
Captivating and time-consuming principle
Three difficulty modes
Adding an ATB gauge
Possibility to speed up the debates
Sumptuous music
Technically very clean
A little old-school vibe that suits him well
Sawtooth chara-design
Excessive farming in Hard mode
No "rewind" function


Captivating and unforgettable characters
The turn-based combat system remains one of the best in its genre.
The mechanics of classes is a joy to learn and master.
The improvements in this version make the game even more convenient and comfortable.
Without Portuguese subtitles


A fully dubbed staging
The chronic menu
A legendary job system
Well-thought-out comfort improvements
A smart rebalancing
A respected and magnified artistic direction
A respect for the original material
the absence of PSP content


Gameplay tweaks make for a more intuitive and accessible experience
Remains one of the best tactical RPGs available
No "Pros & Cons" find at PlayStation LifeStyle


Lack of content in the PSP version.
Absence of a rewind system.


A superlative overall quality;
Improved interface and gameplay significantly;
A classic strategy with a renewed beauty.
He does not add too much or new content.


Impeccable French translation
Quality dubbing
Rich combat system
Significant lifespan
Successful artistic direction
High learning curve
Imperfect fast forward
Repetitive sequences
No "Pros & Cons" find at Nintendúo


Excellent voice performances
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The Job system has loads of room for customisation
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The theatrical nature of the story is really compelling
Stages and teams feel small
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Doesn?t include some War of the Lions content
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The slower pace takes some getting used to


A deep and intelligent gameplay
Hundreds of hours of content
and does not include the content of War of the Lion
A challenging difficulty curve


An incredible story with a fantastic soundtrack
Deep and interesting battle mechanics
Plenty of quality-of-life upgrades to modernise the game
The graphics look dated, even once remastered
It?s not very friendly to new players


Under the hood adjustments and difficulty settings are great
Good voice acting and sensible script adjustments
Ugly visual filter you can't turn off in Enhanced; no CRT filter in either version
Separation between versions is awkward


In-depth job system that offers loads of creative freedom
Superb voice acting that elevates the immersion
Lack of additonal Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions content


Subtle improvements to the interface and gameplay.
It's always a great turn-based strategic game.
It has not been translated into Italian.


Doublage intégral et narration retravaillée
Système de classes riche et flexible
Profondeur tactique
Lore dense et bien intégré
Accessibilité et durée de vie solide
Interface un tantinet rigide (pas de pause pendant les tours ennemis)
Missions annexes peu ergonomiques
Recrutement des unités peu impactant


Freedom of choice through the employment system
Risk of losing characters
The music is beautiful as we are used to in the series.
Graphically beautiful despite the fidelity to the original
Refresh rate not always stable
Camera system often works in reverse


Plenty of welcome modernisations
Voice acting is impeccable
Certain textures are visually inconsistent
Not a massive upgrade to the original


The graphic style of the enhanced mode works much better than expected.
The argument, with voices in English and Japanese, is among the best that exist in it.
We regret the new features that have been included in the PSP version.


A nearly perfect dubbing (in English)
Finally some French subtitles
Welcome comfort options
A fast advance a little too fast
Always a temperamental camera


High-quality dubbing.
New interface and fast progression during battles.
Pouvez-vous m'aider à trouver mon chemin ? Je suis perdu.
Can you help me find my way? I'm lost.
A missed opportunity in many respects.


Masterful writing and thematic conveyance
Riveting tactical battles
Brilliant character writing
Fantastic soundtrack
Some brutal difficulty spikes
New UI and graphical presentation doesn't always mesh well


Strategic combat with flexible job system.
Modern quality-of-life improvements.
Enhanced graphics and dual visual modes.
Remixed soundtrack with impactful voice acting.
Weapon-breaking mechanics remain frustrating.
Some uneven voice performances.
Visual smoothing may dilute original art style.


Strategic turn suitable for everyone.
The presence of new content is pleasant...
Italian language once again absent.


One of the best soundtracks of this era.
The complete dubbing in Japanese (a big crush on the voices of Delita and Arma).
The localization in French, except for one error every 1000 texts.
Orlandeau is still a card cleaner XD
The hidden characters, a well-found fan service at the time.
No "Pros & Cons" find at PXLBBQ


Quality of life improvements
Pleasing to the eye
Light but effective tactical mechanics
Well written and engaging
Mandatory farm
Would we have wanted a little more for 60?


He continues to maintain all his qualities intact.
The changes and innovations are not revolutionary, but they are helpful.
Not very ambitious in its improvements and innovations.


Their combat and progression systems are excellent and stimulating.
The makeover suits him well, and he does not deny the possibility of playing with the original graphics.
Difficulty spikes and farming needs reserved only for the most patient players.
Anime-style cinematics, very pretty and current, are rare.


Deep and mature story
Impeccable job system
Smart technical improvements
Unbeatable soundtrack and atmosphere
Respectful restoration operation
Difficulty curve not always balanced
Lack of new significant content


The different difficulty modes that make the game accessible even to novices of the genre
Gameplay with multiple layers that proves to be exciting
A political plot with strong and always current themes
the addition of the timeline inherited from Final Fantasy XVI brings a real plus
Hitoshi Sakimoto's music is always as sublime.
the absence of additional content on PSP: War of the Lions
Some guest characters have surprising reactions in combat.
Many parameters must be taken into account in each confrontation, which can be intimidating for beginners.


Game systems and mechanics still hold up
The world feels real
Missing content from War of the Lions


A revisiting
Classic mode always present
High complexity, little guidance for beginners
Graphically, we could have done better.


Characters' voices
Game system
It drools a little in some places.


As a result, one of Final Fantasy?s best stories gets the love it deserves
Challenging and deep tactical gameplay
Continues the trend of immaculate in-game encyclopedias
Freely adjustable difficulty
The isometric spaces make for some fabulously theatrical stages
Critical path fights are plagued by trial-and-error scenarios
The grind, even on the easiest difficulty, may still be off-putting to contemporary players
Sometimes the combat interface fights back and is missing crucial controls


Its improvements, subtle but significant.
Its combat system, still in use today.
Its fantastic story and characters.
In terms of sound, it's wonderful.
Age is noticeable in certain small playable and visual elements.
It does not contain any additional content from more modern versions of the work.


The quality of the graphics in the Optimal version
A comfortable combat display
Successful and immersive dubbing, both in English and Japanese.
Finally translated into French
The camera is not aligned with the level design.
The music stayed in 1997.
The content of The War of The Lions removed


Fantastic voice acting
Poor QoL implementation in certain areas
Extensive/Enormous cut content From PSP Update
Over Bloated JP costs in some cases
Errand system poorly implemented with new QoL
Greedy/anti-consumer practice locking new content behind digital version
[5/10] reviewed at 16/10/2025 - Test Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
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Stimulating artificial intelligence
Deep history
Full voice announcement
The fights sometimes drag on
A steep learning curve is required.
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