Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the best tactical RPGs ever made and helped introduce a lot of Western gamers to the genre. A lot has changed in the 28 years since its initial release, but the core gameplay mechanics still hold up incredibly well. The job system in Tactics remains one of the most flexible and rewarding in all of gaming, allowing players to put together the perfect party to match their preferred strategies and playing styles.

Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles offers improved visuals and full voice acting, both of which help to strengthen the storytelling. Beyond that, though, it's essentially the exact same game as the 1997 classic, which is far from a bad thing. A few more quality-of-life improvements would have been welcome, and the decision to tie items to a specific job still baffles me a little, but overall, this is a faithful and highly enjoyable remaster.