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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (Nintendo DS) | 
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| From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
List Price: £29.99
Buy New: £20.00
You Save: £9.99 (33%)
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 370
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: fantasy-strategy-games
Media: Video Game
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.7 x 0.8
EAN: 5060121822979
ASIN: B0019XWFVO
Release Date: June 27, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: this game is new and never been used, have had a chance to play before and i must admitt its a pretty sweet game, gameplay is brilliant.
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Product Description
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift is a strategy and tactics game with battles, missions, swords, and sorcery, set in the universe of the hugely successful FINAL FANTASY series. Alone in a foreign world, Luso befriends a motley crew of monks, mages, archers, and soldiers. The only hope you have of finding your way home is to turn your ragtag group of misfits into a finely tuned fighting force. As you gain experience and reputation, your job options grow as well as the rewards. But after spending some time in Ivalice, you may never want to leave!
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This Is How You Do It! August 8, 2008
Phill (London)
After a slew of unsucessful and just downright bland Tactical RPGs for the DS have been released, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is a cut above the rest. You play as Luso a mischievous boy who accidently gets sucked into the world of Invalice via a magical tome found in his schools library.He meets a whole host of weird and wonderful characters like the feisty yet mysterious girl Adelle and the cute,wandering troubadour Hurdy.While the games main story may fall a little short it definitely makes up for with various side-quest, known as jobs. Jobs are very much like the first Tactics Advance game a main objective with a judge law to uphold which some of them are easy to stick to like not using items or the more trickier ones like only being able to attack under 50 attack points or having to move 3 spaces at a time, while admitted like grow frustrating and tedious the game doesnt disappoint. Character classes are a big deal in the game while there are quite a few default classes alot of the more colourful classes are acquired by completing certain jobs such as the moogles Chocobo Knight or the Humes Yojimo (which is like a bodyguard). Another great addition is the Bazaar which is located at the shop, while only a few basic weapons are available certain items such as vines,a fire crystal will give you something like a bow which as a skill attributed to it. As a fan of the series I'm very impressed with it, and it's one of, if not my favourite DS game so far.
Graphics: 10/10
Story: 8/10
Gameplay: 10/10
Extras: 7/10
Fantastic! August 3, 2008
Michael Cawdrey (England)
This game is a massive departure from Final Fantasy Tactics for the GBA that came out a few years ago. This game returns the player to Ivalice, a magical world set in the Final Fantasy Universe. This time, you play as Luso, a young, full of life character, who's journey to get back home takes may thrills and spills. The combat system is almost exactly the same as the previous title, with one of the biggest differences being the altered Law system. Players now select a 'Clan Privilege' that offers a bonus effect (such as enhanced movement, speed and power) as long a as you uphold the law.
Two new playable races appear in this installment, Seeqs and Gria. Both are interesting to have in your team, I strongly suggest recruiting a Gria as soon as you can. This game boasts a massive 300 quests to complete, which will keep you busy for hours!
Breakdown:
Graphics: 9/10: Some of the best I have seen on the DS, they really shine through when Scions are summoned.
Game Play: 10/10: With countless ways to customize your team, the possibilities are endless.
Sound: 8/10: Typical Final Fantasy sountrack.
Longativity: 10/10 With 300 quests, and general exploring on top of that, this game takes hours to complete (I am at over 50 hours playtime, and I have not completed all quests yet)
Overall: 9/10: A strong addition to the Final Fantasy series, I would recomend this game to fans of hand held tactical games, final fantasty fans, and to those who loved the first game. I love this game, and I will continue to play it until I finish every little thing there is to do!
Turn based tactics at its best July 28, 2008
J. Schuberth
If you like turn based tactics games this is the one for you! Immersive gameplay, lots of jobs (classes) and sheer endless tactical possibilities and depth. Don't expect a deep story, expect very varied fights, some (especially in the first part of the game) rather easy, but some quite difficult. As you can change between jobs and have two different sets of skills there are numerous ways you can approach each tactical situation. Smart combination of your skills will be rewarded and the "Law" system* adds to the alure, as it keeps you from constantly using the same tactics and characters. Two difficulty settings add to the already good value for your money.
In short, there is no better turn based tactics game for the DS. Period.
*for each battle there is a certain restriction (like: no using fire, or no blunt weapons). You can still win the battle, even if you break the law, but you will miss out on some bonus loot.
As Good As Ever July 15, 2008
S. Osborne (UK)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Almost exactly like FFTA. Which is what I was hoping for. The Law system is not as harsh as it was and some other small aspects have changed but the core of the gamneplay is as horribly addictive as ever. If you buy this prepare yourself for the "Just five more minutes" effect that has you ignoring that fact that it's three in the morning on a weeknight just so you can finish this next battle. It looks pretty sweet too, and stylus controls have been implemented (which apparently weren't there in import versions).
Long Live for FF Tactics A2 July 9, 2008
J. Diones
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game is so cool. The graphics are awesome and the battle scenes are so amazing. A lot of new jobs to choose and use. A lot of new weapons and armors that you can equip to make your character a lot stronger. The story is a bit complicated rather than FFTA but its OK. The surroundings and fields are detailed and so 3D. Just play it and you'll know what I'm saying. I hope there will be a trilogy of this game soon.
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