Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

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You will never go wrong with any of the Final Fantasy series. That’s what makes them special – great storyline and highly entertaining game play. And of course, the Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift for Nintendo DS does not differ. It offers a rather defined storyline with at least 300 missions you can play through.

You are Luso Clemmens, a playful, determined and gutsy kid. At the start of the game, Luso finds himself alone in the library and sees an ancient tome laying around. He wrote his name on it and his life is never the same. He is transported to a bizarre, magical land.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift most relies on turn-based battles. Your group of warriors picks up quests in the local pubs, and most of the time, these missions will let you go out into the wider world and battle against the men, women and monsters of Ivalice. The more you indulge yourself in battles, the more your stats and powers increase. Now, you see your army grow with every fight.

But if you think that Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is all about different quests, then worry not. One of these quests will lead you to the other and before you know it, the compelling plot advances. The others are just side quests, but they are still fun nonetheless.

The joy of the game comes in your ability to adapt to the environment. The battles take place over all types of terrain. The different factors on different terrains can either help or hinder your army, depending on the tactics you employ. So, you either use the surroundings to your advantage, or otherwise. This game will really make you think like a tactician.

The graphics and the score are worth the mention as well. The graphic animation for attacks, magic, and even the background are delightful. The music also adds ‘attitude’ to the game. Also because the Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is played on Nintendo DS, you have the choice to either use the touch-screen feature or stick to the buttons.

It is pretty much easy to manipulate and control this game. Give yourself an hour or two to become an expert of the game. Words of warning, The Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is highly addictive, primarily because the game allows you to think. Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift enhances your power of logic.

The Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift has serious depth, over all. It also has awesome presentation and a great sense of scale. At least 300 missions? You’ll never get tired of playing this game. With the great features the Nintendo DS has, and the entertainment Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift provides, you surely will not let your handheld console go in a long time.

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