Convince me...

...to play Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. My brother has had the game since Febuary and has only played it twice and I would like to maybe give it a try once I have finished my re-play of FFIX. But first, I will give you some background info!

I have not played many Tactical RPGs. The first Disgaea game pretty much put me off of them as I found it VERY difficult, not to mention that you had to level up your characters AND weapons. That really put me off as I wanted to get on with the story and not have to level up people for DAYS. Despite this, I really enjoyed Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced (And I'm probably one of the only people around here who did!). I do not mind some leveling up, but not so much that it will take me days to get anywhere.

So, can you help me decide whether to give it a go for not? ^^

Firstly, Disgaea and Tactics may essentially belong to the same genre that is-Tactical RPG but there are a couple of fundamental differences in their gameplay concepts underneath which make them two completely different games altogether.

Considering you're a big-time JRPG fan which I know you are, and always love good stories and characters,then Tactics will provide you with a more than good story.In fact one of the best on PSOne. And that's saying a lot. Tactics has such a complex,intricately-woven plot, whose influence can be found in couple of other Ivalice games as well like Vagrant Story and FFXII. Tactics story reminds me of a Shakespherean esque RPG story. It contains similar elements as seen in FFXII,Vagrant Story like war amongst various factions,collapse of governments,betrayal etc. But,it's much better than FFXII's plot,IMO.

The only game that IMO,replicates Tactics gameplay really well is Tactics Advance. I was one of the few who liked the game as well,but the only place where the Tactics Advance faltered for me was it's poor storyline and weak characters. Since you actually it's gameplay,so I guess you won't have much problem getting into Tactics.

If you're looking for extras,War of the Lions has pretty good voice acting as well as secret characters like Cloud and Balthier which can be unlocked during the game.

Tactics has an awesome plot, arguably the best in the series. It's extremely politically and religously driven, and has a great cast of characters(Delita is one of the coolest characters in any FF).

The gameplay is awesome once you get the hang of it. At first, the game's going to be tough because they just sorta throw you to the wolves, but don't let it discourage you. Leveling is the answer for everything. Anyway, I found myself completely addicted. I would blow off homework and sometimes friends(but that was rare) just to play one... more... battle.

Anyway, if you want to start off with an easier S-RPG with good gameplay, I'd reccomend Tactics Advance 2, then move on to this. You don't have to, because once you get the hang of things, it's easy enough. If you're having trouble, just go fight some random battles, level up a bit and learn new abilities. You can also mix and match abilities to have your black mage equip heavy armor or equip swords, or use some Monk abilities.

Just make sure to keep 2 save files. Sometimes it'll ask you "Would you like to save?" before a series of battles. If you only have one save and you get stuck, you're screwed, though the only time you need to worry about this is the fight against Belias(hardest non-optional boss hands down).

FFT is the FF i loved the most!! It's the plot! The plot is better than anything else you've ever seen.

I may be late, but let me express my love for Final Fantasy Tactics. :P It's my most favorite FF game (although, now, i consider it to be in its own sub-series), next to Final Fantasy VII.

What's great with it?

1. THE story... characters...
2. THE gameplay... characters... job system... charge time for executing skills...
3. audio... background music... WotL has voice-acting!
4. video... already outdated, but i still like its art design... WotL has a lot of cel-shade FMVs
5. It is FAR better than FFTA and FFTA2.

Btw, I would have preferred a sub-title, "The Zodiac Brave Story", than "War of the Lions", but, anyway, it is still FFT. ^__^

It is FAR better than FFTA and FFTA2.

Btw, I would have preferred a sub-title, "The Zodiac Brave Story", than "War of the Lions", but, anyway, it is still FFT. ^__^

Fantasy_Gamer

Way way far better, don't get me wrong I liked FFTA but the original FFT was on a whole different level, and WotL is an upgraded version of an already incredible game.

shoot~! WotL has VA?! It actually does?! Did the stupid Japanese run out of voice actors for the japanese version or something?

NO IT DOESN'T !!!

......

*calms down a little*

No. It doesn't contain VA. It would have been great though, if there was. Now i have to get the English version :roll:

...to play Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. My brother has had the game since Febuary and has only played it twice and I would like to maybe give it a try once I have finished my re-play of FFIX. But first, I will give you some background info!

I have not played many Tactical RPGs. The first Disgaea game pretty much put me off of them as I found it VERY difficult, not to mention that you had to level up your characters AND weapons. That really put me off as I wanted to get on with the story and not have to level up people for DAYS. Despite this, I really enjoyed Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced (And I'm probably one of the only people around here who did!). I do not mind some leveling up, but not so much that it will take me days to get anywhere.

So, can you help me decide whether to give it a go for not? ^^

Lady_Bahamut

1.disgaea is meant for the HARDEST of hardcore gamers.

2. i've played it (FFT:WOTL) and it's very fun! the first two or three missions weren't all that fun but the game picks up very quickly! my ONLY true complaint is how incredibly long it takes to learn skills (compared to FFTA1&2)

3. if you don't already have it and you have a DS just go with FFTA2, it's long (longer than WOTL I believe) nowhere nere as hard as the others (to get stuff mostly) really the only bad thing is the main story, which is poorly thought up.

lolz I agree about the slowdowns and the **** new translation... They did not even consider the veteran fans of the original version!

Few months ago, my friend is asking me questions about Ramza's skills knowing the I am quite knowledgeable of FFT only to find out that we cannot understand each other (we're talking via yahoo messenger)... I specifically remember tlaking about Ramza's "Guts" skill and he don't know what i am talking about... Also... Orlandu became Orlandeu... WTH is that???

Anyway, aside from that, as what i've said, it is still FFt with some modifications and additions. For those new to the game, they may safely play WotL, but for the vets... You may need some time to get used to it... like me. The slowdown is killing me! :?

lolz I agree about the slowdowns and the **** new translation... They did not even consider the veteran fans of the original version!

Few months ago, my friend is asking me questions about Ramza's skills knowing the I am quite knowledgeable of FFT only to find out that we cannot understand each other (we're talking via yahoo messenger)... I specifically remember tlaking about Ramza's "Guts" skill and he don't know what i am talking about... Also... Orlandu became Orlandeu... WTH is that???

Anyway, aside from that, as what i've said, it is still FFt with some modifications and additions. For those new to the game, they may safely play WotL, but for the vets... You may need some time to get used to it... like me. The slowdown is killing me! :?

Fantasy_Gamer

I didn't have a problem with the new translation, and I put in over 1000 hours in the original.

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lolz I agree about the slowdowns and the **** new translation... They did not even consider the veteran fans of the original version!

Few months ago, my friend is asking me questions about Ramza's skills knowing the I am quite knowledgeable of FFT only to find out that we cannot understand each other (we're talking via yahoo messenger)... I specifically remember tlaking about Ramza's "Guts" skill and he don't know what i am talking about... Also... Orlandu became Orlandeu... WTH is that???

Anyway, aside from that, as what i've said, it is still FFt with some modifications and additions. For those new to the game, they may safely play WotL, but for the vets... You may need some time to get used to it... like me. The slowdown is killing me! :?

DrAwesomeMD

I didn't have a problem with the new translation, and I put in over 1000 hours in the original.

the 1000 hours thng was a joke right?! the translation was bad, but you guys are taking the slowdown thing kinda far....

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lolz I agree about the slowdowns and the **** new translation... They did not even consider the veteran fans of the original version!

Few months ago, my friend is asking me questions about Ramza's skills knowing the I am quite knowledgeable of FFT only to find out that we cannot understand each other (we're talking via yahoo messenger)... I specifically remember tlaking about Ramza's "Guts" skill and he don't know what i am talking about... Also... Orlandu became Orlandeu... WTH is that???

Anyway, aside from that, as what i've said, it is still FFt with some modifications and additions. For those new to the game, they may safely play WotL, but for the vets... You may need some time to get used to it... like me. The slowdown is killing me! :?

XgoddessofdutyX

I didn't have a problem with the new translation, and I put in over 1000 hours in the original.

the 1000 hours thng was a joke right?! the translation was bad, but you guys are taking the slowdown thing kinda far....

I was serious. The game's addicting.

I believed you would.