Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles was launched by Square Enix with a real showstopper of a cake, maybe even a crime to waste! A cake decorated with the most dazzling character and scene depictions from the game built a whole new hype within the FFX community.”
Ivalice Chronicles is actually a brand-new compilation, or possibly just the re-release, based on the very highly regarded Final Fantasy Tactics universe, bringing back that tactical gameplay that players loved when it came out on the Sony Playstation. The launch day cake of AAA standards looked almost like a face-lift of the artwork of the game, with characters and what appears to be battlefield terrain- edible dioramas of fantasy war seem entirely apropos for a “happy launch day” toast.
The reactions have been crazy. One is asking if a Final Fantasy IX remake will ever come, or another is barking, “More PSN avatars!”–But language options really have been setting the entire community on fire; well, a bunch are pleading for Latin American Spanish support, yet another saying we actually need it in Spanish, with yet another chiming in with Latin Spanish, please. Some even wonder if their voices are finally being listened to: One says, “Of all dozens of requests for the translation I’ve seen, this is the first one that wasn’t toxic.”
While they are conversing nostalgia, it has an extra-punch effect. One says, “My second favorite video game of all time,” while another remembers having played the first one when “school was easy peasy,” and people had time to work on Ivalice well. The nostalgia is almost competing with the anticipated excitement for this new release.
Some players already go deep. One gives his account of his strategy in which he had Delita and Argath run with no items: sounds brutal but it works. Since they tagged this as “advanced tactics” they would be happy to share them and trusting the community to be grateful.
Trophy hunters are there too. One even proudly displays that Platinum trophy for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and going back to Ivalice,” another joked about how “Square Enix just love ‘impossible hard trophies,'” and honestly, they really do. The grind is so real, but it’s definitely worth it.
A few are not willing to fall immediately. One took the stance to wait for Black Friday with the purchase-even for these ex-Financial Blocks, the price talks.
That cake became a topic by itself; more one asked, “What’s the flavor?” and some demanded, “Gimme a slice!” That kind of engagement with Pastryars makes the launch celebrations so dearly special: when the food becomes a part of the hype.
The excitement is palpable with a large number of comments pouring in about how they “cannot wait to play.” It is obvious that Final Fantasy Tactics still holds a strong place in players’ hearts, and this release brings so much nostalgia for them while possibly giving a new generation a leg on becoming the greatest in tactical RPGs.
One interesting thing is that talk has ranged from hardcore strategy to just enjoying the celebrations-One player puts it so well: “Now that’s cool!” Absolutely.
The jump of the mixture of languages ranging from Spanish to Portuguese concerns is about the international Final Fantasy family. When a user complained about the lack of Portuguese support, using some rather, uh, creative emojis, it just highlighted the urgency of localization in a modern-day game launch.
Collectors are chiming in now, begging, “more collector’s editions, please,” because let’s face it: Final Fantasy fans love their physical goodies just a little too much with the games.
Nearing the end of the celebration, deep-diving The Ivalice Chronicles, you could tell that this is not just another game release; it is a homecoming for tactical RPG fans and Final Fantasy lovers. Maybe, this cake will be eaten, maybe not; it is just too pretty, but the memories and strategies will last forever. Here’s to many more hours of grid-based battles and story-rich adventures in Ivalice.
