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https://opencritic.com/game/13974/tactics-ogre-reborn/reviews?sort=score-high

Tactics Ogre is back bayyybeeeee....and by that I mean a rebalanced HD Remaster of that PSP version which was already a remake of the PS1 version which was already an enhanced port of the Super Famicom version. We got an 87 through 18 reviews thus far. While it was Final Fantasy Tactics that may have popularized SRPGs, this is the game that I still consider to be the gold standard of the genre. This version rebalances classes and combat system so they can be more viable and the story is now fully voice acted. The smoothing over of the graphics is a bit more of a miss, but if they bother you can just turn it off and go for the raw pixels (which I would have done anyway)

VG247 - 10/10
In a world where we've seen Square Enix fall down with remasters (examples include the lacklustre Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and the egregious Kingdom Hearts on Switch), Tactics Ogre: Reborn highlights something special a change of the guard, so to speak, that bodes remarkably well for the rest of the publisher's classic RPG oeuvre.

RPG Fan - 9.5/10
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is hugely successful in its goals to modernise an admittedly old game. I am impressed on quite a deep level; having played these games for nearly 25 years, its a pleasant surprise to see Square Enix putting so much delicate attention into every facet. Think of it like an old house. It needed dusting; it has original period features that require a specific wood stain, so it doesnt rot. Square Enix has given this house a thorough renovation, using the correct tools for every job and restoring the lustre you remember it having when you were young(er). In the context of this game, its a big victory, but it also makes me wish theyd put so much effort into other recent remasters.

Twinfinite - 4.5/5
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is exactly what fans could have wanted from a remaster. Though not all of its changes improve the experience, the majority are welcome improvements that help elevate the experience to a new level. This is a must-play for fans of the original, and easily the best possible point of entry for newcomers who want to get into the series.

Digitally Downloaded - 4.5/5
Tactics Ogre Reborn is the essence of one of video games true masterpieces. On this, the second remake, it has proven that it is functionally timeless, both in terms of storytelling and the quality of play. There werent many tactics JRPGs around before Tactics Ogre, and those that were largely looked to Fire Emblem for inspiration. Now, though, the isometric combat system that so many tactics JRPGs use these days was inspired directly by two classics this one, and Final Fantasy Tactics. We have a lot to thank Tactics Ogre for, and Reborn demonstrates just how playable it still is.

Worth Playing - 9/10
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is an incredibly well put together remaster of one of the cult classics from the SNES era. It's an improvement over the well-done PSP remaster and improves upon it in almost every way. The story and translation remain excellent, and the core gameplay is more fun than ever. The only downside is that it didn't get any visual touch-ups, so you'll need to be willing to accept cute, pudgy little sprites acting out the serious tense political drama. If you're a fan of strategy RPGs and haven't played Tactics Ogre yet, then Reborn is well worth a shot.

Gamespot - 8/10
Tactics Ogre's intense tactical combat, in-depth character-building, and excellent storytelling makes it a must-play for strategy-RPG fans. It's wonderful that this game is much more widely available now, and most of the updates and upgrades make the package even better. While some might balk at the $50 price tag for a remake with an iffy graphical and sound overhaul, the superb strategy gameplay and branching story paths will keep your attention for a very long time. While it might not be a perfect remake, it's a damn good one.

Shacknews - 8/10
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a treasure of both classic tactical RPG design and modern sensibilities. I really like the quality-of-life features that make it so much easier to play and stay on the path of the story without much padding. I can also appreciate that this game also contains some tough-as-nails challenges that take an incredible amount of dedication to overcome. In between all that, its also just a great story and I really appreciate the Chariot Tarot system allowing you to see the paths untaken at any point you desire. If you want a great tactical RPG, this is not only the forerunner to many favorites, its also well-polished for a new generation.

Inverse - 7/10
For all its murky mechanics and slow pace, Tactics Ogre: Reborn still blends satisfying combat with a top-tier story in a way that few games can match. If youre a fan of the tactical RPG genre and want a serious challenge, theres simply no reason not to play this game. But newcomers may want to start with something more approachable, or at least keep waiting for that Final Fantasy Tactics remake were all hoping for.

also a reminder the Ogre Battle/Tactics Ogre main theme still a banger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6T4KGrqM9g

Huh.

Maybe I grab this

Amazing game. True, actually outcome-changing branching paths, unlike frauds like Mass Effect.

So am I getting this for switch or ps5

get those trophies!

gonna require multiple playthroughs doing all the paths

Too. Many. Games.

I've gotten 3 new games this WEEK including this.

Christ.

UshiromiyaEva posted...

Too. Many. Games.

I've gotten 3 new games this WEEK including this.

Christ.

Yeah, got to finish Cobra Kai 2 first obviously

https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/cobra-kai-2-dojos-rising

This is one of those games that I feel like I'm supposed to play it, but I don't necessarily feel an imperative to do so.

it is absolutely an imperative that you do so

if only it was Ogre Battle 64, right

Right

Time to Tactics this first Ogre stage and then immediately go finish God of War first before continuing.

The options menu has the most intense haptic trigger locking I've ever experienced in a PS5 game.

Why

Man I hope all those questions actually mattered.

Oh cool you can swap between an FFT style map and a Fire Emblem style map.

If I recall each answer gives Denam 1 to 5 points to various stats based on which ones you picked

https://youtu.be/I4cENIunBKk

Having never played the old game this all sounds like a massive improvement, but I wonder how fans will feel.

UshiromiyaEva posted...

https://youtu.be/I4cENIunBKk

Having never played the old game this all sounds like a massive improvement, but I wonder how fans will feel.

I played the PSP version.

This is a massive improvement. (Except for the graphics).

UshiromiyaEva posted...

The options menu has the most intense haptic trigger locking I've ever experienced in a PS5 game.

Why

What whatting

It turns out the entire game has these haptic triggers setup, lol. Like some kind of racing game.

I assume it may be a bug.

I don't know what a haptic trigger is

I'm pushing R2 and it's fighting back against me like it's spring loaded.

Haptics are life

So, I bought the PSP version years ago and it got buried in my backlog.

Play that? Or is this Reborn version THAT much of an improvement?

From what I hear, you can level up your characters by unit again instead of class, which is something i didn't really like about the PSP remake

Why would you want to play anything on a psp

My copy shows up tomorrow. Pretty intrigued

masterplum posted...

Why would you want to play anything on a psp

how else am I going to watch my UMD copy of Click

This is a good game.

I'm the only one playing it, huh?

I did buy it but between all the actual new games in November (and still catching up on October) its not the highest priority at the moment

KamikazePotato posted...

I'm the only one playing it, huh?

Its sitting still wrapped on my shelf.

Started playing Neon White the day before. Its next

Whose blessing do you seek

Hell if I know.

Dont mind personality question stats but asking to pick an element with no explanation is kinda lame

plasmabeam posted...

So, I bought the PSP version years ago and it got buried in my backlog.

Play that? Or is this Reborn version THAT much of an improvement?

Highly doubt it, there's not much that can be improved!

I uh huh

Finished the first few quests and got a bunch of gold to buy supplies and suddenly it felt like playing a paradox game.

Seems like there are a million options and it isnt clear why I would want to do any of them, including changing my class 45 minutes into the game

Also is there a way to display a danger grid like fire emblem has or do I need to look at all the enemies individually every time?

masterplum posted...

Also is there a way to display a danger grid like fire emblem has or do I need to look at all the enemies individually every time?

i haven't found any way to do this yet

i also cannot tell if class changes actively hurt or help my peoples

There appears to be a LOT of sideways progression in this game, from what little I've seen so far.

catesdb posted...

i haven't found any way to do this yet

i also cannot tell if class changes actively hurt or help my peoples

Classes aren't meant to be strict upgrades. Your focus is on building a cohesive team, not pumping up each individual character. Need some frontliners, backline ranged attackers, and healers.

Also, click in the left analog stick for fast-forward mode