The developers ofFinal Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicleshave weighed in on which game in the series is the best game in the series to start with, even if you’ve never played aFinal Fantasygame before. TheFinal Fantasyserieshas always been characterized by change: each new game is different from the last, making it more of an anthology series, apart from the occasional direct sequel. That approach has created some of the greatest RPGs of all time, but it’s also made it difficult for newcomers to pick a place to start.
Speaking ofThe Ivalice Chronicles, the upcoming remake’s producer, Shoichi Matsuzawa, said in an interview withPlayStation Blog, “This is a great game to start with if you’re new to the Final Fantasy series, so I hope you will give it a go… we hope you take this opportunity to experience the rich world of Ivalice.” Matsuzawa and other developers also took the time to detail their approach towards remakingFF Tactics, along with some strategies for new players to consider.
FF Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Is A “Great” First Entry For Newcomers
Why Tactics Is Perfect - And Why Some Players Overlook It
It’s true enough -FF Tacticsis as good an entry point to the series as any. Its unique, tactical approach to combat definitely makes it stand out, butFinal Fantasycombat has reinvented itself enough over the years that it’s not even unusual. It’s also a generally solid game, with an excellent story and a gorgeous, diorama-inspired art style.
However, Matsuzawa points out, many players may have skipped out onFF Tacticssolely because of its genre. Thankfully,The Ivalice Chronicleshas a solution to that: “Some of you may have avoided the game because it is a tactical RPG, butthe enhanced versionlets you adjust the difficulty to make the game more accessible.”
Soyou will be able to enjoyThe Ivalice Chroniclesfor its plot and characters without worrying too much about the gameplay, if you’re not particularly into tactical RPGs. And, since every otherFinal Fantasygame is markedly different from this one, there’s no wrong way to go afterward as a series newcomer. Do keep in mind, though, that few other games in the series match itin terms of story depthor tactical gameplay.
FF Tactics Share Tips On The Newest Final Fantasy Game
How To Use Stratagems
In addition to the recommendation, and some interestingFFhistory,The Ivalice Chronicles' devs also shared some tips and tricks for success inFF Tactics.Matsuzawa suggests combining an Archer’s ranged skills with a Knight’s Arts of War, allowing you to “break your opponent’s weapon before they come into contact.”
This way, you avoid wasting too much time on trying to learn everything, and can easily put together a balanced team capable of rising to any challenge.
Remakedirector Kazutoyo Maehiro suggests a particular team composition: “It’s generally easier to have two melee damage dealers… two ranged damage dealers… and one healer.” This way, you avoid wasting too much time on trying to learn everything, and can easily put together a balanced team capable of rising to any challenge.
Maehiro goes on to expressthe importance of flexibility inTactics. ““My personal preference is improvising my strategies on the spot, such as raising or lowering parameters, or persuading enemies to become an ally using Speechcraft.” These split-second strategies can be difficult to pull off, but can quickly turn the tide of a difficult battle.
So, if you’re curious aboutFinal Fantasybut don’t know where to start, you can’t really go wrong withTactics. It’s a standout entry in every conceivable way, and serves as an excellent introduction to the themes and tone ofFinal Fantasyas a whole. WithFinal Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chroniclescoming to modern platforms soon, you’ll have an easy way to get into the series before long.
