FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles

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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles

Square Enix

Nintendo Switch 2; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 5; PlayStation 4; Xbox Series X|S; PC (Steam/Steam Deck). citeturn0search2turn0search1Paid (one-time purchase with optional Deluxe Edition / pre-order bonus DLC; no ongoing live-service microtransactions reported at launch). citeturn0search1turn2search1

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

A tactical, turn-based single-player RPG that retells the political, war-driven story of Ramza in the world of Ivalice. The release includes both an Enhanced version (modern visuals, full voice acting, UI/quality-of-life updates) and a Classic mode that preserves the original experience. The tone is serious and strategic with mature themes of ambition, betrayal, and social inequality. citeturn0search2turn0search1

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

4/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

1/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Contains blood
•mild language
•suggestive themes
•and a drug reference that may be unsuitable for young children
•Deluxe/pre-order bonus items create FOMO for completionist players. citeturn1search1turn2search1

Positives

•Deep strategic gameplay and job/customization systems
•Faithful modernized presentation with accessibility/QoL options (Classic and Enhanced modes).

Gameplay Videos

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS THE IVALICE CHRONICLES Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME (4K 60FPS) No Commentary

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Official Ratings

T (Teen). citeturn0search2

ESRB

BloodFantasy ViolenceMild LanguageMild Suggestive ThemesDrug Reference. citeturn1search3turn1search1

Digital purchase; pre-order bonus / Deluxe Edition downloadable content (no evidence of persistent microtransactions at launch). citeturn0search1turn2search1

12. citeturn1search4turn3search3

PEGI

ViolenceMild Bad Language / Mature Themes (aligns with PEGI 12 descriptors per retailer listings). citeturn1search4turn3search3

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate — themes, mild blood, and reading/complex systems exceed this age group's comprehension and content comfort.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended — the game requires significant reading, planning, and contains mild blood, suggestive themes and a drug reference.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Caution — older children in this range may enjoy the tactical systems with parental guidance; expect reading and strategic planning, and expose them to mild thematic content under supervision.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Generally suitable — ESRB T aligns with this group; gameplay is complex and story themes are mature but appropriate for teens. Parental oversight recommended for younger teens.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate — full experience is suitable for older teens and adults; complexity and thematic content are intended for a teen/adult audience.