Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 90% |
| Metacritic | 88 of 100 |
| GameStats | 9.0 of 10 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | A+ |
| Game Informer | 9 of 10 |
| GamePro | |
| GameSpot | 7.9 of 10 (PS1) 9.0 of 10 (PSP) |
| GamesRadar | 9 of 10 |
| IGN | 8.5 of 10 |
| PSM | 9 of 10 |
| Cheat Code Central | 4.8 of 5 |
| Gamers' Temple | 92% |
| RPGamer | 5 of 5 |
| RPGFan | 95% |
Fans were grateful that Quest ported the game to the PlayStation. RPGFan noted "Overall, Tactics Ogre is a great Strategy/RPG and with its depth and replayability this is one game fans of the Ogre Battle Saga should not miss. Atlus deserves credit for bringing another great Ogre Battle game over to the PlayStation and making many people happy!"
In March 2006, the Japanese Famitsu magazine readers voted on their 100 all-time favorite games, and Tactics Ogre was named number seven.
Due to the limited release of this game and the reluctance of its owners to sell it, the game tends to be hard to find. Used copies of the PlayStation version routinely sell for more than $80 -- a testament to its enduring fan base and rarity.
GameSpot deemed it "a blast from the past for just about everyone." Comparing it to Final Fantasy Tactics, GameSpot says "Aesthetics aside, however, Tactics Ogre is purer and more playable than its hi-tech descendant and definitely worth a look from strategy/RPG enthusiasts." RPGamer echoed that sentiment, stating "the core of this game's epic story and groundbreaking gameplay are timeless, emblematic reminders that the game is and forever will be a masterpiece. The original is always the best."
The PSP remake has received positive reviews, with an average aggregate rating of 90% at GameRankings, 88 out of 100 at Metacritic, and 9.0 out of 10 at GameStats, with reviewers praising the gameplay, storyline, and changes to the leveling system as well as the World and Chariot systems.
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