its good

Loved the game so much it runs beautifully but they should also add the new game plus option similar to switch where you can keep your equipment on another playthrough

Final Fantasy XII was made principally by the team that made Final Fantasy Tactics, and in the sense that this entry in the series was an effort to modernize the franchise with MMO-inspired real time combat, FFXII is a success. The gambit system, which is a bit overwhelming at first, is a very useful tool once you learn how it works. This Zodiac version of the game in particular gives you great flexibility in building your party and your approach to battling tough enemies. The freedom to explore the world, especially compared to FFX, combined with the flexible combat and character progression, makes this a game you can really sink your teeth into. It's a great RPG.

It is not, however, all that great a Final Fantasy game. While I recommend Final Fantasy XII overall, story is where this game falls short, and for a Final Fantasy game this is a major disappointment. The characters are just not very memorable. Vaan is set up as the protagonist, but he and his friend Panelo are really just along for the ride. The plot really centers on Ashe and Basch, and while Bash is interesting, Ashe is just overall a dull character. Fran's sultry appearance makes for attractive character design, but she too is just there. She is a companion of Balthier, and there is a hint of interesting backstory concerning her and her village, but it doesn't amount to much. The plot has potential, but the writing is uninspired, in the end the plot is elementary level political intrigue. FFXII's story is a major disappointment, especially coming off of FFX, which takes place in an enticing setting and has very memorable characters. People make fun of Tidus for being kind of goofy and dumb, but he is certainly an engaging character, and he really helps to draw the player into the story of FFX in a way that none of the characters of XII even come close to doing.

One thing that really drags the game down is that the lead-up to the denouement consists of two bland dungeons that are a slog to get through. The hunting clan, which is basically a series of optional boss fights, really picks up the slack when it comes to FFXII's endgame. In the end, Final Fantasy XII gets a tepid thumbs up.