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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

2017

Audio: Japanese, English · Subtitles: Italian, German, French, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, English

  • role-playing (rpg)
  • adventure
  • action
  • fantasy
  • sandbox
  • single player

The story

"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 PlayStation4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times – An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games"

What it’s like

Sun-bleached desert and lush overgrown ruins give this HD remaster a painterly, storybook sheen, with the 2006 original's hand-painted backdrops sharpened and its character models re-rendered in cleaner detail. Wide establishing shots of floating rock cities, sweeping sky and sprawling sandstone roads sit beside tight, moody interiors lit by lamplight and torchlight, and the camera drifts behind a party that moves through the world with a steady, unhurried pull. The score, newly recorded in this edition, leans on orchestral swells and bright, melodic themes that turn grand and wistful at the right moments, while the battle system's pausable real-time rhythm hums with a gentle, strategic tick. The vibe is epic but unhurried, a sprawling adventure with a slightly melancholy undertone and a lot of room to wander. Violence is stylised and bloodless, with monsters falling in puffs of light, and the tension comes from political intrigue and war rather than gore or fear. Best suited to long evenings with a controller, comfort-replay sessions, or anyone who wants a big, immersive fantasy world to get lost in at their own pace, including players who like tinkering with builds and systems.

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