Final Fantasy Tactics
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Squaresoft
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Released On:
29 Jun 2000
Final Fantasy Tactics is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation video game console. It is the first game of the Final Fantasy Tactics series and was released in Japan in June 1997 and in the United States in January 1998. The game combines thematic elements of the Final Fantasy video game series with a game engine and battle system unlike those previously seen in the franchise. In contrast to other 32-bit era Final Fantasy titles, Final Fantasy Tactics uses a 3D, isometric, rotatable playing field, with bitmap sprite characters.
UPC-A:
4961012007202 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPS-02768 (Japan)
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Extracted from the original game manual
This is a tactical role-playing game set in the war-torn fantasy world of Ivalice. Players follow the untold story of Ramza, a young hero caught in a political struggle known as "The Lion War," as they engage in strategic turn-based combat.
Story
The Land of Ivalice
Throughout history, wars repeat themselves in various times and places. From these wars, legends of heroes are handed down from generation to generation. Weathered by rumors and the passing of time, the truth may be forgotten, the reality buried under legends.
Many years ago, a war seethed and erupted within the land of Ivalice. It lasted for 50 years, finally ending when both sides laid down their arms. However, the war had exhausted the people's strength and the country's resources, and the situation within Ivalice gradually became worse.
The Lion War
The lords of the six ruling families united to guide Ivalice back to prosperity. However, their delicate balance of power soon collapsed. One year after the 50-year war had ended, Ivalice's Princess Ovelia was abducted.
Prompted by this, conflict grew between two families: Gallione (ruled by Prince Larg, whose crest was one of a White Lion) and Zeltennia (ruled by Prince Goltana, whose crest was a Black Lion). The war between the two families would be known later as "The Lion War".
Added to the backdrop of the Lion War was the problem of succession to Ivalice's throne due to the sudden death of the King. Prince Larg is the elder brother of the Queen Ruvelia. Prince Goltana is the younger cousin of the dead King.
Heroes of the Lion War
According to historical record, a young hero named Delita suppressed the Lion War soon after it engulfed Ivalice.
There was also another young man named Ramza who played a role during the Lion War, though you will not see Ramza's name in any history books. Now the true story can be told...
How to Play
Setting Up Your PlayStation
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS disc and close the Disc Cover. Insert a game controller and turn ON the PlayStation game console.
Title Screen
After the opening movie, the title screen will be displayed. If you let the game demo run, the history of the Lion War will be told, and various character Jobs and Monsters will be shown.
Press the START Button to skip any movies and return to the Title Screen.
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NEW GAME: Select this to start a new game.
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CONTINUE: Load a previously saved game.
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TUTORIAL: Access game rules and instructions.
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SOUND: Adjust sound settings.
Memory Card
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS allows you to save and load games using memory cards (sold separately). Insert memory card(s) into the PlayStation game console BEFORE starting play.
Important: Do not remove a memory card while saving or loading games; doing so could damage the game data.
Starting a New Game
Selecting NEW GAME introduces the story and characters through the historian Alazlam. Afterwards, you can enter the main character's name and birthdate.
After completing this entry, the opening movie will play and the story begins.
Continuing a Saved Game
Selecting CONTINUE displays a screen for choosing the Memory Card slot. Select the slot with your Memory Card, then choose the data to load.
You can save up to 15 games on a Memory Card if there is no other data for other games.
Saving Game Data
It is recommended to save your game onto a Memory Card after each game session or battle. From the World Map Screen, press the ▲ Button to bring up the Main Menu.
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Select DATA from this menu.
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Select the Memory Card slot your Memory Card is inserted into and press the Button.
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Select the block you wish to save your game progress to.
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NOTE: one empty block is needed to save a game.
Enter the Adventure
Entering Name and Birthdate
When starting a game for the first time, you will be prompted to enter a name for your character. The default name is Ramza, but you can change it.
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Use the Directional Buttons to highlight characters.
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Use the Button to enter characters.
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Use the Button to delete characters.
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Use the START Button to confirm.
After entering your character's name, enter your birthdate on the next screen in a similar fashion, using the START Button to confirm. Your birthdate affects your Zodiac Sign, which influences your character's performance in battles.
Your First Skirmish
After the introductory movie and credits, the story begins at Orbonne Monastery. Press the START Button to skip the movie sequence.
Press the Button to advance dialog screens during the story sequence inside the monastery. Afterwards, your character will enter their first battle.
Much of this battle proceeds automatically, with ally and enemy characters moving on their own, allowing you to observe a battle sequence. You are only responsible for your own character's actions.
Even if you fall during this first battle, the story will proceed. At the end of the battle, you will be prompted to save before reaching the Formation Screen.
Flow of the Game
The story progresses as you move throughout the land and win battles.
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From the Formation Screen, you can have Units learn new Abilities, change Jobs, etc.
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Units (individual player characters) are gathered into an Attack Team.
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Once your Units are ready, charge into battle.
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During battle, each Unit (enemy and ally) can perform one action and one move per turn.
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If you complete a battle successfully, a portion of the story is revealed and the World Map appears.
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From the World Map, you can move to a town to purchase items, recruit allies, or enter new battles.
Forming an Attack Team
The attack team is a small group of Units (ally characters) that participates in a battle and is formed before each battle begins. An Attack Team contains up to 5 Units (excluding guest Units, which may be added automatically).
Each Formation Screen begins with a set of raised Panels on which characters can be placed. The Panels will be shaped differently depending on the battle location.
To Place a Unit:
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Use the Directional Buttons to position the cursor over an unoccupied Panel.
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Press the L1 or R1 Buttons until the desired Unit's portrait appears in the character window.
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Press the Button to place that Unit on that Panel.
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Continue this process until the Attack Team's capacity is filled.
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A) Selected Unit's Portrait (press L1 or R1 to select other Units).
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B) Selected Unit's Status.
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C) Maximum number of Units which can participate in the battle.
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D) Selected Panel (marked by †).
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Press the Button twice to remove a Unit from a Panel.
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Press the ▲ Button when an occupied Panel is selected to search for that Unit's Status Information.
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Press the Button to bring up a Status Screen, which shows detailed Unit specifications.
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Press the Button to close the Status Screen.
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Press the START Button when ready to enter the battle.
Battle
Each battle is a pivotal part of the Final Fantasy Tactics story. Your strategy in commanding Units to move and act determines the outcome.
Before each battle, the winning condition for that stage is displayed. Once you fulfill the winning condition, you've cleared the stage (the condition varies for
Controls
L2 Button
Changes the magnification of the map (zooms in or zooms out).
R2 Button
Changes the camera angle of the map.
L1 Button
Rotates the map to the left.
R1 Button
Rotates the map to the right.
Directional Buttons
Move the Cursor. Move screen up, down, left and right while Button is pressed.
SELECT Button
Press while the Cursor is over an item to bring up a help menu. Calls up a help menu.
START Button
The cursor points to Units, regardless of ally or enemy, in the order they have been entered. The Cursor returns to the Unit when the Cursor is free. Calls up a game menu.
▲ Button
Select Unit. Press once to open the menu of the Unit selected. Press again to display the Job level screen. Press again to display ability acquired. Return the Cursor to the Unit when the Cursor is free. Select destination. Calls up bars and shops within the area. Return the cursor to the Unit's location.
● Button
Cancel. Displays moving range of the selected Unit. The map can be scrolled at this time by using the Directional Buttons. Cancel.
✖ Button
While pressed, ally Units appear in blue and enemy Units in red. The map can be scrolled at this time using the Directional Buttons. Press to scroll message window. Press, then use the Directional Buttons to scroll the World Map. Press to scroll message window.
■ Button
Opens the menu window. Pauses the game even during automatic battle. Calls up a configuration menu. Opens the menu window.
START, SELECT, R1 and L1 Buttons (simultaneously)
Reset the game.
Enemies & Characters
Chocobo
This powerful bird has both attack and curative Abilities. Your human allies can also take advantage of their mobility by riding on them.
Ahriman
A one-eyed flying creature with an attack similar to the "Death Sentence". It can also use its fearsome "Gaze" to reduce an enemy's Brave Points until they run away in horror.
Bomb
This flaming enemy actually revives itself by absorbing fire-based attacks. As a last resort, it can inflict enormous damage to surrounding enemies by "Self-Destructing".
Ghoul
An undead monster, the Ghoul is impervious to Death spells. However, it is susceptible to Fire spells, and is injured by normally helpful Cure spells.
Items & Weapons
Potion
Recovers HP (minimum).
X Potion
Recovers HP (high).
Ether
Recovers MP (minimum).
Elixir
Completely recovers HP and MP.
Antidote
Cures the Poison status.
Eye Drop
Cures the Darkness status.
Echo Grass
Cures the Silence status.
Maiden's Kiss
Cures the Frog status.
Soft
Cures the Stone status.
Remedy
Cures several abnormal status effects.
Phoenix Down
Revives a fallen Unit.
Shield
Equipped on one hand. Increases the avoidance rate from enemies' attacks.
Hat
Equipped on the head. A light form of armor which may be worn by many Jobs.
Helmet
Equipped on the head. Very heavy protective headgear.
Suit of Armor
Equipped on the body. Full-body armor that can be worn by many Jobs.
Robe
Equipped on the body. A loose clothing mainly used by magicians.
Knife
Equipped on one hand. Short, light weapon.
Sword
Equipped on 1 or 2 hands. A heavy blade, used by stronger Jobs such as Knights.
Katana
Equipped on 1 or 2 hands. An imported Samurai's weapon.
Axe
Equipped on both hands. An extremely heavy and destructive weapon.
Rod
Equipped on 1 or 2 hands. A magician's weapon, adds additional effects and magic.
Gun
Equipped on one hand. An ancient weapon with a considerable range.
Dictionary
Equipped on one hand. A special book which allows the user to attack with the power of words.
Spear
Equipped on 1 or 2 hands. Mainly used by Lancers, it has greater range than a sword or knife.
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