Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Reviews
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is not only a great remaster, but a massive improvement to an already excellent game.
Final Fantasy XII is a welcome departure from the lacklustre Nintendo Switch ports of past Final Fantasy games. There's enough in way of gameplay changes to justify picking it up while the story remains as good as ever. If you own a Nintendo Switch, this is one Final Fantasy game you have to play.
For those who have never played Final Fantasy XII or fans of the original, or those who want to give it a second shot, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is certainly the way to go.
The Zodiac Age takes what was originally a mediocre game and makes it one of the best gameplay-oriented entries to the series.
Whether you're a long-time fan of Final Fantasy XII or a total newcomer, The Zodiac Age marks a triumphant and memorable return to Ivalice.
A divisive entry that revolutionized a lot and was ahead of its time, and this enhanced version is a must try now more than ever.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an extremely solid and polished remaster of the most unusual mainline entry. If you've never played FFXII this is the best way to give it a go and if you are a veteran, having the changes from the previously Japan only IZJS version give you another reason to revisit Ivalice.
Final Fantasy XII feels like one of those games that has gotten more appreciation with age, and that feeling is richly deserved.
Final Fantasy XII was definitely a great game, for some the best of the franchise and really deserved a remastering as good as it is Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, which is undoubtedly the ultimate version that encompasses all the fantasy, gameplay, history and great characters of the original and makes it more accessible for new and old fans of the series.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
This remaster is definitely the way Final Fantasy XII is meant to be played. If you've already played the original to death, there's enough changes and improvements here to warrant your time and money. If you've never experienced the twelfth numbered title in this series, now would be the greatest time to finally jump in.
Wenn man das Gesamtbild betrachtet, dann ist Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age sehr gut gealtert. Auch 11 Jahre später überzeugt der wohl kontroverseste Ableger der Reihe mit einer spannenden Story und optisch beeindruckendem Stil! Während es damals undenkbar war, dass Kämpfe in Final Fantasy in Echtzeit ablaufen, ist es heute mittlerweile Gang und Gäbe. Auch zahlreiche Elemente fanden sich später in der erfolgreichen Trilogie von XIII 1-3 sowie dem aktuellsten Ableger, Teil XV wieder. Auch wenn sich das damals in den Verkaufszahlen leider nicht wie erhofft wiedergespiegelt hat, so lässt sich nun Jahre später zurecht behaupten, dass Final Fantasy XII seiner Zeit voraus war und zurecht einen Platz in dieser epochalen und einzigartigen Spieleserie verdient hat.
Review in German | Read full review
Final Fantasy XII deserves to be a part of your JRPG journey. With a deep, twisting plot and a focus on how politics and war muddies up things for so many other people. This game rewards exploration, tenacity and plumbing the depths of its systems.
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age takes everything that was great about the game when it originally released and improves upon it tenfold, with the expanded Licence Boards, improved visuals and audio, enhanced gameplay, and host of extra additions coming together to make for a fantastically produced package. It doesn’t only give players a chance to play through a classic RPG once more, but also gives those who weren’t so keen on the divisive title the first time around the chance to give it one more try. There are still a few issues that simply can’t be changed, but as a whole I thoroughly recommend Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. It’s one of the best remastered releases I’ve played so far and I’m glad to finally have been able to finish the game in its freshly enhanced state.
The game is incredibly fun to play with a fantastic story, battles are interesting and entertaining, the features it has really make for a huge game with many hours of playtime, the license board and gambit feature really make you think about your party composition and strategy and just to top it off, it’s now been completely enhanced with new graphics and sound.
Final Fantasy XII is a classic title which can be played enjoyably without considering its release time. Luckily, the game is slightly more than just a remaster and some changes in gameplay core makes it a modern and pleasant experience. Even if you are not into Final Fantasy, you can still relish it.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Remasters tend to be rather hit and miss due to how many changes they have made, but Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is definitely one of the most intriguing for those in the US due to it having all of the International Version content. While the game may be over a decade old, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age may very well be one of the best RPGs to release in 2017 when all is said and done.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is a brilliant addition to the latest remasters that Square Enix has been pumping out, and has satisfied my thirst this year for more Final Fantasy adventures after finishing XV last year.
Other than the limits of remastering the visuals of the old classic, there were no disappointments in the gameplay elements at all. With the added convenience on top of the above standard user interface, the gameplay session was much smoother than expected. Unlike the original, the new functionality allows players to pre-set their Gambits as well as forming new License Boards any time you want. Biggest improvement of course is the quick transition between loading times. All in all it’s a positive update well fit for the current generation of consoles.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Final Fantasy XII's relatable roleplaying adventure has aged remarkably well, and The Zodiac Age remaster improves it further in meaningful ways. The storytelling, visual design, and gameplay feel just as fresh and interesting as they did over a decade ago, and the various new enhancements and adjustments will give new players a chance to experience the magic for the first time and fans of the original something enticing to return for.
Nintendo Switch y Xbox One are now home to the best FFXII version, a port that contains all the new elements from The Zodiac Age edition for PS4 and adds some requested functions, like the job licenses' reset. And, don't forget, the Switch version it's the only one that you can play on portable mode, a fact that some of us can't resist to...
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