[Review] Final Fantasy XII - The Zodiac Age: Bring a fairly significant change in terms of visual

sharmlock (66)in #gaming • 7 years ago

night passed the night, I always accompany you in reviewing the game, it was very clear my true gamers who will give you a review that solid and precise regarding clarification game, hopefully the steemian stay healthy and keep the spirit adlam produce written work, okay this evening I want to leave a memory of the past about Final Fantasy XII which will soon be present in PS4 and PC in the remake becomes a better quality, those who have never played this game before simply follow me in the following review.

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As project Remaster Square Enix they spend on the series in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 with a quality that has been raised it to HD and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, it manages to make it seem relevant to the platform current generation with increased texture to high definition and implementation of a variety of other visual effects. But what's interesting is the variety of systems and improvements of version International Zodiac System which was released only for the Japanese market only when the game is on the run in Console Playstation 2.

for those who do not know the story line, maybe the first impression that comes when we talk about Final Fantasy XII. When several previous series focused on the action of young people who want to save the world, Final Fantasy XII gives the theme of a solid kingdom. Where war, death becomes an integral part.

Final Fantasy XII itself takes the setting in a world called Ivalice, with the capital of the Kingdom named Dalmasca being the focus of the story line in this game. This mighty and peaceful kingdom had to fall in the hands of Archadia after the king was killed in the hands of a traitor, and the crown prince was killed in the war, and the princess who decided to end her life because of the heavy burden of life. In just a short time, Dalmasca which is now under the banner of Archadia turned into a country that can be said there is no leadership.

do not stop there just like that. Dalmasca people, including the main character named Vaan, try to survive in any way they can, like being a thief. But Vaan's desperate attempt to steal the most important treasure in Rabanastre castle turned him into an unexpected fate. A glowing stone with great energy. Amid the chaotic conditions that occurred in Dalmasca, Vaan met with spouses of pirates named Balthier and Fran who also targeted the same stone. Trying to escape from the pursuit of troops Archadia, Balthier, Fran, and Vaan just met with Asche, the daughter of Dalmasca kingdom who is suspected to have died due to suicide.

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The remastered process in the gaming industry today seems to be divided into two equal parts. There is a more complex Remaster project that even offers an alternate engine or character model to produce a more significant effect, but still keeps the gameplay still as it used to be and keeps the gameplay running more interesting.

not a few Remaster projects out there that just provide simplicity with changes in the visual part by relying on texture in higher definition and also the implementation of extra effects that I think personally is not much different from previous versions. So it's like with Final Fantasy X, and this is part of the last strategy given by the series that still gives more appreciation for Final Fantasy Series lovers, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age.

Comes with a higher definition texture, this strategy does make it feels relevant enough to be called a game with modern visuals, which of course, looks much different from the visual quality in the previous console. This game is the first release of the Playstation 2. The existing character models and environments much sharper and smoother.

But what results in significant differences are some new visual effects, such as depth of field and better light settings. When entered in the cut scene mode of the storyline, which will produce a more dramatic effect and certainly more interesting in the eyes of the gamers. by carrying the same cutscene system as the previous series, with a 16: 9 HD resolution, we will find a black bar located at the bottom, with no option to make this scene disappear.

Not only improving the visual side of it, Square Enix also provides something different from the previous series, ie from game mode to extra other elements, such as music that is also in the remake will be more dramatic. and in this game will also give us the option to use the Japanese or English conversation language as per preference as it used to be.

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in the game that has been given the title of the Zodiac with the changes contained in the feature called Zodiac Job System, Unlike most JRPG games that usually rely on the effectiveness of characters only at level only, but Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age presents the class system Jobs which will determine the focus of character development as well as a series of skills that can be used. Divided into 12 types of work that match the amount of zodiac available, every character we use will be able to combine two jobs at once to the fullest.

Each selected job will give us a status that we can raise or string up different skills as well. such as Job types that allow characters to master time-based magic such as Haste, Stop, or Vanish and maintain effectiveness in the fight. we can also add with the job Uhlan, which makes the spear as the main weapon. so here is my uniqueness and fondness for this game, which can give you so many job variations for each character. by providing a mode feature called Turbo Speed Mode that we can use with just a push of a button that allows us to speed up the game from the normal speed that is given.

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Final Fantasy XII also provides significant gameplay mechanical changes from previous versions. which still has the ATB system to wait for the attack, A wide world that we can explore, with a battle system that looks more dynamic and active. by giving also a system called Gambit ie A system that munurut me be more value for Final Fantasy XII, Systems that are very helpful in my personal opinion.

Although it still provides an opportunity for us to control all the characters we bring to the fight, we can also rely on the Gambit system is to make the fight run smoothly and as quickly as possible, without the need to make us have to make choices for each character in use. Square Enix developed an AI system based on simple logic configuration. The input command is very simple and does not show any failure at all.

by giving the user interface in each character, so that we can manage the Gambits of each character very easily. as we enter the command If the character's blood is below 50%, it will use Cura, so we should not be afraid that this character will be killed as long as it has MP to remove the magic. we can also manage almost anything, such as buffs, heal ailments status, attack, to more complex and specific strategies such as creating AI using Dispel to remove the advantages of enemies whenever the enemy uses magic such as Protect or Reflect, for example.

so in my opinion this Gambits still proves as one of the most useful system for JRPG class. A system that provides an opportunity for us to organize how AI supporters of our team work, Moreover, we can also manage which command to be executed in AI usage by putting the command of Gambits which is the main priority. as AI focuses more on being a healer.

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so I can say this game is one of my favorite JRPG game for me, and I can conclude Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. its appeal is no longer focused on visual improvements, but also gameplay changes that give enough change, addition and feature changes enough to give something new and different for gamers let alone who never played Final Fantasy XII, the previous International Zodiac Job System which was available only in Japanese only and now also in English.

but also dare to innovate from the side of the gameplay to offer a mechanical gameplay that will make the attention of few people will give high appreciation of this game. A combination of elements that make it almost perfect. But beyond those shortcomings, there is no reason for JRPG fans to skip Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age.

maybe that's all I can say about the Final Fantasy game reviews that are remake into HD quality, and for those of you who have never played the series from Final Fantasy XII, immediately you play this game because I highly recommend this game and for you who have played the game if I have any typing errors, I really appreciate you guys if you give me suggestions and criticisms for the review, once again thank you and good night.