Underplayed Gems

Final Fantasy XII (2006)

Final Fantasy XII cover
Developer
Square Enix Product Development Division 4
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 322 player ratings
Main story
about 60 hours
Completionist
about 100 hours
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A sweeping political epic that unfolds at a measured, deliberate pace across vast open landscapes, rewarding patience and exploration with a sense of grand adventure.

epicexpansivepoliticalmethodicalatmosphericgranddeliberateadventurous

About

The game takes place in the fictional land of Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. Dalmasca, a small kingdom, is caught between the warring nations. When Dalmasca is annexed by Archadia, its princess, Ashe, creates a resistance movement. During the struggle, she meets Vaan, a young adventurer who dreams of commanding an airship. They are quickly joined by a band of allies; together, they rally against the tyranny of the Archadian Empire.

What players say

A divisive but increasingly respected entry whose gambit system and MMO-style real-time combat split fans between those who loved automating tactics and those who missed hands-on turn-based control. It feels mature, politically grand, and atmospheric, with a world many call one of Final Fantasy's richest.

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Screenshots

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