Tactics Games

anime_slacker · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:39 pm Post subject:

Tactics Genre Games. Do you like them? We don't see that many compared the rpg, action, platform genre games. But they're still out there. How many of us actually play them? Do the 2-D character graphics throw us off? Too much thinking? What is it? Do you like them? Why or why not? And if so, which is your favorite title?
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SilentSoul92 · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:

Good, amzing, keep you playing for hours. I could never, probably would never, put Final Fantasy Tactics down. Unfortunately, there was homework and stuff to be done and I couldn't finish it. *sigh*

EN1X · Site Helper Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 764

A couple of weeks ago I bought Final Fantasy Tactics (for the playstation, not GBA) .... I LOVE IT!

I actually quite enjoy thinking about strategies, formations, and the best way to win a battle. I like the power. Cool

But yeah, tactics games are fun. ^_^

Unfortunately my FFT game wont work anymore.... so I haven't been able to play it for a while. But my oldest brother said he'd replace it for me, so it's all good.

SilentSoul92 · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:07 pm Post subject:

well, I got the PS one and the GBA one. I love them both. Oh, and Fire Emblem was awesome too *_* Actually, they aren't that different from RPGs. Most of them concentrate on the storylines pretty well. The only difference is you have to think about your attacks and moves. It's a change, but a good challenge.

EN1X · Site Helper Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 764

I was thinking of getting the GBA one... is it kinda like the one for playstation? If you had to choose one over the other, which one would you pick?

Yeah, I like the challenges that the games give.

SilentSoul92 · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject:

well, the storylines are different, but the battle system are similar. Plus the names are the same. I personally like the one for GBA, but that's just me.

_matt_ · Has No Life Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 582

too long and repetitive. final fantasy tactics i found to be way too easy since it levels up far too quickly. essentially battles began becoming one-sided in my favor, even durring the intense boss fights. once you get to the point where your characters are unstoppable there really is no point in continuing to play since you'll just do the same stuff over and over again.

i prefer 2d games over 3d, at least i know the camera won't crap out on me.

but on a positive note, they are fun while they last.

SilentSoul92 · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject:

well, that's why you don't go around fighting pointless battles. You move on in the storyline, and finish up the game. Then you battle pointless battles, cept this time you get Ritz and the others. ^_^

anime_slacker · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:41 pm Post subject:

I love Final Fantasy Tactics, and FFT Advanced for the GBA. I've beat them both. But even though I play FFTA more, I think I like the one for PS better.

On FFTA theres different races, so thats a plus.
I love the law cards and the laws that were added in that game. Its fun cause it changes your strategy.
But on a downside, the story wasn't that complex as the first one, and this one didn't take that long to beat.....even though I still have like 33 missions left to go.
But it does have alot of characters to unlock.

On FFT, there may only be one race, but there is a huge varity of classes...and you can chose your sex..so that kinda makes up for it.
The story line is way more complex and confusing. I love it.
And even though there are no law cards, the varity of enemys still sorta makes you change your strategy from time to time.

But out of the two...I vote Final Fantasy Tactics for PlayStation. X3
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SilentSoul92 · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:27 pm Post subject:

ah well, looks like I'm outnumbered. ^^; Oh well, I still like the GBA one better. Sealed sword is coming out, WOOHHOOO!! It's the sequal to Fire Emblem.

ZeroHourLP · Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: -172359

Next to fighting games, tactical RPGs own me.
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Stratadrake · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:20 am Post subject:

Been playing Final Fantasy Tactics a bit myself lately.

The class/abilities system can make for some tough battles early on, especially if you don't know what you're doing. (My older sister was having no luck with using items)

Figuring out the battle system and planning moves strategically is key to success. I just made it through that mission where you attack the cabin in the desert (seven or eight enemies inside, and you have only six units to fight with). Might have been easier if Delita and Algus didn't just rush on in through the two doors like they did... forcing enemies to fight in an enclosed space always makes battles easier.

It took several tries, since the enemy forces would tend to stay in the hut for a few rounds until Delita and Algus are KO'd, then with no one in the entranceways, they'd more or less spill out and overwhelm my team. The final time was a little different, suffered a few KO's but somehow managed to emerge victorious.

FFT's class system reminds me of Final Fantasy 5, in a way, in that you have to pick your support abilities very carefully. Go into a battle with the wrong preparations . . . and you can look forward to a quick defeat.
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JediRevan20 · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:38 am Post subject:

Yeah, I kinda wish they'd make a remake or sequel for PS2.
But there's Nippon Ichi's Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and LaPucelle Tactics.
Both games are good, but it takes a LOOOOONG time to level up characters(I like to have armies)

SilentSoul92 · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:13 am Post subject:

*sigh* you guys are overachievers. Ii just run in and hash and slack like mad, for the most part. Of course you have to take the enemy's stregnth, level, and number into consideration. I never had problems with any of the fights. ^^

anime_slacker · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:13 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I'm not that much of a tactical peson either. I usually pic my weakest characters, send them in(so they can level up) unless ofcourse the enemy is pretty strong...then I'll use some strategy and send in the right people.

I also have that game Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, I love that game! But its very hard!
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SilentSoul92 · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject:

SEALED SWORD IS COMING OUT!!!!!11one Seriously, I've been waiting quite a while for this. March 28! *goes to mark calender* it's the sequal to fire emblem. And frankly, Fire Emblem rocked so this one should too. ^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^

KeheiZero · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:18 am Post subject:

Anyone tried Front Mission 3? That game rules, I got addicted to that game ages ago and I still haven't got all the secrets yet.
My mate's got Age of Empires 2 and he enjoys playing it a lot, anyone know if it's any good?
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Meredianna · Has No Life Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 526

Tactics games are fun, my favourite tactics games are.. tactics ogre and ogre battle, i like the tactics games atlus makes. :wub:

Pyrodragon125 · Forum Stalker Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 1257

[quote="SilentSoul92 (Rita)"] SEALED SWORD IS COMING OUT!!!!!11one Seriously, I've been waiting quite a while for this. March 28! *goes to mark calender* it's the sequal to fire emblem. And frankly, Fire Emblem rocked so this one should too. ^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^^_^ [/quote]
Woah woah wait WHAT?!?!?!?!

Is this in AMERICA???? They're finally releasing another one in AMERICA?!?!?!?!

:wub: Now I REALLY have to finish Fire Emblem quickly!!! Cool

SilentSoul92 · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:09 pm Post subject:

Uh, yeah. It's a couple years into the future and Roy's the main character now. It's coming out on March 28. Yep, in America. ^^