Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS)

85%
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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS) (2008)
genre: role-play, strategy

score: 85%

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'With a convincing story and some innovation in the fight system FFTA2 could have been so much more, but it still stands as the best example of the genre currently available for the handheld.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Grimoire of the Rift offers a surprising amount of depth, as highlighted by its impressive number of quests and skills, real-time area auctions, clan management, and unlockables, but many a Tactics fan might be put off by its cheapened quest-based plot progression and battle rules.'
Read more » Gamespot
'In fact, games such as these are really losing their style due to the fact that they're sometimes too long—FFTA2 should actually take you 30-40 hours to finish, while taking more than 80 if you intend on finishing every mission and finding every nook and cranny with the job system.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'With a whopping 400 quests total, it's amazing that the gameplay never gets stale during the 100+ hours it's going to take you to complete A2.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'With its deep Clan system and 400 missions worth of downright addictive quests, I can't help but recommend it.'
Read more » GamePro
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'When it all clicks, Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is a well-oiled adventure combining good design and fun gameplay that any strategy/RPG fan will appreciate.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Four hundred quests, lots of customization options, and some of the best turn-based strategy around will keep you playing for a long time.'
Read more » IGN
'The production values in Final Fantasy Tactics A2 are top-notch and Square Enix has really punched up the graphics and sound.'
Read more » Gamespy
'It is a great crossover title and has appeal both as an Ivalice adventure and as a full-throttle tactics title.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
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