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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Released: 7/11/2017

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY® XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: - The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference - Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles - Speed Mode Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. Modern advancements including PlayStation®4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY® XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: - The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference - Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles - Speed Mode Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. Modern advancements including PlayStation®4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY® XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: - The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference - Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles - Speed Mode Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. Modern advancements including PlayStation®4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games

Critics
85
Steam
89
Metacritic
81

Score Breakdown

84.9

Critic Average

108 reviews

89

Steam User Score

9,731 reviews

81

Metacritic User Score

697 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-4.4
Metacritic Disparity
+3.9
Combined Disparity
-0.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

38 early (35%)37 launch window (34%)33 late (31%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 108 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 84.9/100. Critics score this game 4.4 points lower than Steam users and 3.9 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 108)+
  1. Albert LichiviaCubed3
    Aug 26, 2019·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -29.3 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -21.0 pts
  2. Christian OlivaresviaAnaitGames
    Jul 7, 2019·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -9.3 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -1.0 pts
  3. Joel Graltonviaani-game.com
    Jun 20, 2019·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -4.3 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · +4.0 pts
  4. GameMAG StaffviaGameMAG
    Jun 7, 2019·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · +0.7 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · +9.0 pts
  5. Kevin TavoreviaTrueAchievements
    Jun 2, 2019·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -19.3 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -11.0 pts