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Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age - Nintendo Switch
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- The zodiac job system improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference
- Trial Mode take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles
- Latest generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition
- True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production
- Modern advancements, including auto save and shortened loading times
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| Publication Date | April 30, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Computer Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00662248922034 |
| UPC | 662248922034 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo Switch |
| ASIN | B07HCT37ZV |
| Release date | April 30, 2019 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,177 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #612 in Nintendo Switch Games |
| Product Dimensions | 0.4 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches; 1.6 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Teen |
| Item model number | 92203 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Square Enix |
| Date First Available | September 14, 2018 |
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Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland. Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age improves upon the 2006 classic Final Fantasy XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way.
- Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features:
- The Zodiac Job System Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player's preference
- Trial Mode Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles
- Speed Mode
- Latest generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition.
- True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production.
- Modern advancements, including auto save and shortened loading times
- An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini games.
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Return to the World of Ivalice
Enter an era of war within the world of Ivalice. The small kingdom of Dalmasca, conquered by the Archadian Empire, is left in ruin and uncertainty. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland.
Several all-new enhanced gameplay features
The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference
New Game+ and Trial Mode
Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles and continue your adventure with the addition of the New Game+ Mode.
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Customers find the gameplay amazing and rewarding. They also appreciate the story, visual quality, and port quality. Additionally, they mention it's a good game for new and old fans of the genre.
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Customers find the gameplay amazing, rewarding, and compelling. They mention it's a good game for new and old fans of the genre. The combat is fun, and the story is interesting. Some say the game starts off strong but feels underdeveloped. However, most say the mechanics are straightforward and make the game very accessible.
"...The game has beatiful visuals, and holds nothing back with providing a rich, and detailed world to explore...." Read more
"...The gambit system is especially compelling, being able to "program" your party to battle in the same way you'd operate manually while automating and..." Read more
"...The gameplay is addictive and fun. Setting up gambits well takes a bit of a learning curve, but once you understand it, it becomes so helpful...." Read more
"...If you accept its quirks, you'll find a really wonderful, rewarding gameplay experience that looks amazing and tells a decent fantasy story...." Read more
Customers find the story quality of the game to be engrossing and exciting. They say there is plenty of lore to find, and it's the greatest Final Fantasy of all time.
"...There is plenty of lore to be found with talking with people all over the lands of Ivalice...." Read more
"...I can't get enough of this game, from the intriguing story, to the beautiful visuals that look much better than you'd expect a remastered 13-year..." Read more
"...characters, setting, gameplay, soundtrack, voice acting, and story are all top notch, too...." Read more
"...The combat is definitely an acquired taste and the gambit system takes a bit to get used to. It's almost akin to an mmo...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the visual quality of the product. They mention it's easy to get into, has beautiful graphics, and a stellar presentation. They also appreciate the great attention to detail and HD textures.
"...The game has beatiful visuals, and holds nothing back with providing a rich, and detailed world to explore...." Read more
"...can't get enough of this game, from the intriguing story, to the beautiful visuals that look much better than you'd expect a remastered 13-year old..." Read more
"...you'll find a really wonderful, rewarding gameplay experience that looks amazing and tells a decent fantasy story...." Read more
"...Graphics look great and it plays very well on Switch. The combat is definitely an acquired taste and the gambit system takes a bit to get used to...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the port quality of the game. They mention it's an excellent Switch port and runs flawlessly.
"...The port itself ran flawlessly and even included auto-saves which came in handy...." Read more
"...i had no idea at the time so that was a nice gift as well,. this port is great, the Switch version lets you change jobs whenever you want the Ps4..." Read more
"...Excellent port to the switch with clear graphics and smooth in handheld mode. Has the added 2x and 4x speeds and the ability to switch jobs...." Read more
"...THE SWITCH port is fairly well done and you won't run into any issues. I highly recommend this for anyone who want to replay FFXII...." Read more
Customers find the speed of the game to be excellent. They say it moves at a good pace and the 4x speed is a miracle. They also mention it runs smoothly with no FPS drops.
"...The fast-forward option can make grinding (what little I've found to be required) that much easier. Auto-save is also a godsend...." Read more
"...Good: Quality of life enhancements such as the speed up feature is incredibly welcome but does take some of the "magic" out of exploring new areas..." Read more
"Does what the original game does, but better. Portability and fast forward means it's a lot easier to start playing and keep playing...." Read more
"...much better and has a lot of added convenience features like the speed-up shortcut...." Read more
Customers find the characters great and easy to fall in love with. They also appreciate the AI routines for the characters.
"...The game features a wide cast of characters, from teenagers, to middle aged warriors, and even people whom are not human, like the elf-like Viera..." Read more
"...The characters, setting, gameplay, soundtrack, voice acting, and story are all top notch, too...." Read more
"...The characters and story are very easy to fall in love with and the combat system is easy to learn but addictively fun to master...." Read more
"...graphics that make it feel more like a recent game, and voice acting that's better than some games released today." Read more
Customers like the soundtrack quality of the game. They say it's lovely, giving a sense of either calmness or anxiety. Some also mention the sound is pretty good.
"...The music is some of the best in all of Final Fantasy, and features leitmotifs for specific characters, groups of people, and dastardly forces...." Read more
"...The characters, setting, gameplay, soundtrack, voice acting, and story are all top notch, too...." Read more
"...The music is lovely, kind of giving a sense of either calmness, anxiety, or even dread depending on the location, such as..." Read more
"...suffer from being scaled down on to a smaller screen, and the sound is pretty good...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the game. They mention it's in perfect condition and has gotten more refined.
"...I’ve enjoyed every hour so far.The quality of life improvements in this remaster such as the x2 and x4 speed up options are SO..." Read more
"...Good: Quality of life enhancements such as the speed up feature is incredibly welcome but does take some of the "magic" out of exploring new areas..." Read more
"...it definitely has gotten a lot more refined and the fact that we can change classes unlike the PS4 release of this..." Read more
"...Arrived quickly and in great condition." Read more
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The game features a wide cast of characters, from teenagers, to middle aged warriors, and even people whom are not human, like the elf-like Viera race, that live hundreds of years old.
A seemingly unlikely group of characters find themselves working together with a resistance group to overthrow a seemingly unstoppable force known as the Archadian Empire. But darker works are afoot, and the Empire isn't the only deadly force lurking throughout Ivalice. Demons, strange stones, and other entities with different goals may prove to be just as fierce as the empire, or maybe worse. Dark secrets of Ivalice early days may hold the keys to saving the land from war, and possibly something far worse.
The game has beatiful visuals, and holds nothing back with providing a rich, and detailed world to explore. Large cities sporting ancient and diverse architecture, mystical forests, vast sand seas, deep dungeons, and brilliantly azure skies mark some of the more iconic locations Ivalice has to offer. There is plenty of lore to be found with talking with people all over the lands of Ivalice.
The music is some of the best in all of Final Fantasy, and features leitmotifs for specific characters, groups of people, and dastardly forces. Not unlike how leitmotifs are used in both Jackson's Adaptation of Lord of the Rings, or Even the Star Wars movies. The distinct use of phrases in music, and their associated with specific characters, and groups makes the soundtrack both memorable, and emotional.
If you're looking for a high fantasy science fantasy game, perhaps give Zodiac Age a try!
The Zodiac Age version enhancements are a great way to re-experience the game. Being able to select character classes from the license board opens a whole new way to customize your party to suit your desired play style. The fast-forward option can make grinding (what little I've found to be required) that much easier. Auto-save is also a godsend. As a parent and husband, I no longer have the time to "find a save point" before putting the game down like I did when I was 20.
I played through most of the ZA release on PlayStation 4, but found I had a hard time as a parent finding time to occupy the TV to play. Being on the Switch likewise opens up an amazing new way to play this game. I usually play in handheld mode, so I can easily pick up the game for a short burst and maybe take on a few hunts, gain a few levels, or advance the story from anywhere. This final fantasy game is maybe even more well-suited to quick bursts of play.I love this game, and think that this Switch version will likely be the last I ever need to purchase.
My first time playing through and I’m about 20 hours in. I’ve enjoyed every hour so far.
The quality of life improvements in this remaster such as the x2 and x4 speed up options are SO convenient.
The characters, setting, gameplay, soundtrack, voice acting, and story are all top notch, too. It’s very reminiscent of Star Wars, but that’s not a bad thing - it still feels unique and inventive.
The gameplay is addictive and fun. Setting up gambits well takes a bit of a learning curve, but once you understand it, it becomes so helpful. Despite not actively battling (characters automatically attack) there is still a surprising amount of strategy and involvement from the player required for a lot of battles. Upgrading your characters jobs on the license boards is also very fun in and of itself AND it’s exciting and rewarding to plan out what slots you want to unlock next.
All in all, I’m having an absolute blast with this game. It feels like it was tailor made for the Switch, namely, in handheld mode. So happy to finally get a chance to play through this game and see it to the end. 10/10 for me.
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Reviewed in Brazil on May 14, 2024
Sound: You can choose between different versions of the soundtrack (there's a reorchestrated version, OST, or original iirc) which is nice to have. I believe the Switch port is based on the PS4/PC remaster of FF12, so there's supposed to be this issue with the soundtrack after you finish a battle or something. Honestly, I enjoyed the soundtrack so much that my ear didn't really pick up on those issues.
Gameplay: A bit different from the usual turn-based Final Fantasy games, but being able to actively control how often you encounter enemies in the open world (similar to Xenoblade Chronicles or FF15) is such a godsend - that way you can manage the difficulty level yourself! And with 2x or 4x speed, backtracking to certain dungeons or completing sidequests is a lot less onerous. The Gambit system has a fun strategic aspect to it, and keeps people on their toes as you often have to adjust your gambits depending on the enemy. While technically you can play FF12 in a turn-based fashion, the game play experience is heavily enhanced by gambits to automate otherwise menial tasks. The License Grids on the Zodiac Age version of the game can be reset (instead of in the original game where you got stuck with whatever you chose), so you don't feel locked into a particular class - it takes the pressure off choosing classes for everyone.
Story: I love a good political intrigue story, and FF12 doesn't disappoint. Storytelling is done very well, and I would argue is definitely up there with FF10.
TL;DR: was super bored with this game as a kid and never quite finished it, but appreciate it a whole lot more now and got a lot of play hours out of it.










