Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings (DS)

78%
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Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings (DS) (2007)
genre: action, role-play

score: 78%

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'A fun take on the series, especially if you can overlook some of the poor judgment in the control of the game.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'Even though Revenant Wings isn’t an outstanding title, it still manages to do something remarkable: It’s a playable and fun handheld RTS – and probably the first of its kind.'
Read more » GameInformer
'While Wings recreates the feel of combat in Final Fantasy XII, it also does too good a job of recreating the feel of that game’s story, with an equally dull plot and bland characters.'
Read more » New York Times
'It's not as long as most other strategy games, but with great graphics and sound, a good story, and terrific fan service, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings should be a perfect holiday gift for the Final Fantasy fan in the family.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'For fans of Final Fantasy XII, it is a wonderful continuation of the story - a welcome chance to revisit well-loved locations and characters.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Thanks to some tough (but never unreasonably frustrating) battles, a healthy dose of fan service, and a quality localization, Revenant Wings is a thoroughly enjoyable hybrid.'
Read more » 1up.com
'3-D environments look terrific, although the character sprites lack the same flair, and the soundtrack is classic Final Fantasy. Fans of the franchise or RTS games should definitely pick this up.'
Read more » Gamedaily
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'Though it has a few blemishes, Revenant Wings still manages to be a good deal of fun. The way combat is handled is logical and enjoyable, making up for the missteps.'
Read more » Gamespy
'As an overall product Revenant Wings is nothing short of impressive.'
Read more » IGN
'While the difficulty of Revenant Wings could be dialed up a notch or two for experienced gamers, it’s a fun, great-looking game that will keep you occupied for fifteen to twenty hours.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'While the controls take some getting used to (especially if you’re a southpaw), there is plenty of fun to be had in Revenant Wings.'
Read more » GameZone
'It's an interesting addition to the Final Fantasy franchise and proof that Square Enix can deliver a good title that doesn't fall back on RPG conventions.'
Read more » GamePro
'This is well worth a DS owner’s time, and easily one of the best things Square-Enix has published for the system.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'Just as Final Fantasy Tactics did nearly 10 years ago, Revenant Wings successfully takes the series into uncharted waters in an unforgettable way.'
Read more » Gamespot
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