great.
N tanquei
i just don't have the patience :/
Not only is this my baseline for what all tactical RPGs should be like, but it also set my standard for gritty historical fantasy stories. I love how a unarmed unit with the support ability "Two Swords" will punch twice with the same hand.
Alongside Tactics A2, FF Tactics is the single greatest tactical RPG of all time. To this day.
Since FF VII was my introduction to Final Fantasy, seeing my neighbors playing this really threw me off since I wondered where Cloud and Tifa were (I don't know if we ever recruited the secret character that would likely have made me more confused). But once I was explained how the series works, I got on board pretty quick. This was also likely my introduction to turn-based Strategy RPGs, and I still find that concept a lot of fun. My memories of this one have gotten pretty hazy (I'd love a re-release on PC or PSN to play through it again properly), but I really liked the combat, the music, and the character portraits.
One of the best Final Fantasy games. It can be very challenging (though also can be 'broken' late game...) but is a fun, deep, and rewarding system. The story is wonderful, it stands with FF7 in its depth and complexity.
I'm picky with my tactics games and this one scratches my ITCH man. This game is fantastic with a wonderful job system. The story is great and the soundtrack is hits after hits. The spritework is gorgeous and the animations (while very simple) look great. There's a learning curve with their choice of button bindings but its a great time and deserves a high place in the franchise.
Argath Pack Watch
remember to make a separate save before entering riovanes castle, or you'll be drawing your sword a lot