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[Metacritic's 2007 PSP Game of the Year] Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a portable update on the classic turn-based strategy game that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. In development exclusively for the PSP system, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Lion War features PSP system exclusive content not found on the original classic including all-new CG sequences, all-new jobs, new 16:9 widescreen presentation, new head-to-head multiplayer and new storyline elements that refine the genesis of the IVALICE ALLIANCE. [Square Enix]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
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Playstation Official Magazine UK
An absolute masterpiece. [Nov 2007, p.104]
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PSM Magazine
About as perfect as games come, and you must play it. [Nov 2007, p.72]
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Pelit (Finland)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has a brilliant storyline and addictively deep battle mechanics. The game is pure gold from the beginning to the very end. [Sept 2007]
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Play Magazine
This is a beautiful and adult game, whose transition to the PSP is only marred by nearly imperceptible delays in combat. [Nov 2007, p.74]
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Edge Magazine
This still stands as one of videogaming’s greatest achievements, one finally properly served by an excellent English translation to reveal a game that feels far fresher than its age, setting and rivals might otherwise suggest. [Nov 2007, p.97]
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PSM3 Magazine UK
Epic, tactical and polished - this will work your brain. [Nov 2007, p.82]
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Play UK
Tactics is as immense as it is intense. With a brilliant storyline and a wealth of options for creating and customising characters, there is no finer RPG on the PSP. [Issue#159, p.88]
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Hardcore Gamer Magazine
While the flow of battles are definitely slower by today's gaming standards, the strategic depth is still far better than most games released today. [Nov 2007, p.60]
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
But Tactics is still engrossing, time-consuming fun. [Nov 2007, p.116]
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games(TM)
As for consolidation and logical expansion, Final Fantasy Tactics: War Of The Lions achieves more for SRPGs than recent efforts from other studios. [Aug 2007, p.108]
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Games Master UK
Tough, slow but containing oodles of depth. A proper strategy game for the PSP. [Nov 2007, p.83]
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Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
With this many ways to organise your team and develop abilities, everyone will find something to suit their style. [Nov 2007, p.123]
The average user rating for this game is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 65 User Votes Max C. gave it a5: Dan P. gave it a4: H. P. gave it a0: Jake F-A gave it an8: Adam gave it a9: Taylor gave it a10: Ben gave it a7: |
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