Features:

• Animated sequences combine hand-drawn style visuals with computer graphics
• Enhanced widescreen presentation, new jobs and new characters
• Challenge friends in head-to-head battles with the multiplayer function
• team up in the co-operative mode and try to outwit the game's computer opponents

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
In days now long past, the War of the Lions rent the land of Ivalice in two. And it is here that two young men of note first stepped onto history's stage. The first is a man named Delita Heiral, the hero who would draw the curtain on the War of the Lions, this dark act of Ivalice's history. The other, whose role is now forgotten, is a man by the name of Ramza Beoulve. Peer through the eyes of these two young men, and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history's darkened folds. Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a portable update on the classic turn-based strategy game that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. New features include all-new CG sequences, all-new jobs, new 16:9 widescreen presentation, new head-to-head multiplayer and new storyline elements that refine the genesis of the Ivalice Alliance.

Rating : - A Greek Tragedy...
Reviewed for Big Boss Games by: T.R.C.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
By: Square-Enix
Format: PlayStation Portable - PSP

The story intro (As taken from the instruction book):

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions:
Sustained by the Lord and Light, the twin headed lion reigns over the kingdom of Ivalice. A year has passed since the loss of the Fifty Years' War. The prince, thought two years of age, has ascended the throne, his father having been claimed by sudden malady. Too young to rule, the prince requites a regent, who would be king in all but name. The queen's brother, Duke Larg, had seemed the obvious choice for the regency. However, fearing the influence such an appointment would give the queen, the council refused to back him. Instead, they appointed the kings younger cousin, Duke Goltanna, as regent.

Duke Goltanna and Duke Larg were both generals who had distinguished themselves during the Fifty Years' War. Duke Goltanna counts as ally the greater part of the aristocracy loyal to the crown. However, the fallen nobility and free knights left in the aftermath of the Fifty Years' War have aligned themselves with Duke Larg.

With Duke Goltanna under the banner of the Black Lion, and Duke Larg under that of the White, the stage is set for what history would record as the War of the Lions.

Story: 5/5
You start out as a young boy named Rama. You must make some tough choices and witness some horrible events, while saving the world from the Zodiac Stones.

Sound: 3.5/5
The musical score of Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is typical fantasy; it sets the mood and tone of this great tale. The new voice acting adds a great touch!

Graphics: 4.5/5
The in-game graphics have not been updated from the original game on the
PlayStation One. What made this edition of the game shine is the addition of some great-animated cut scenes with lots of voice acting placed at the right moments, when the drama and excitement are high. This was a great way to add more depth to the story and keep the same old game that we all love.

Game play: 3.5/5
The game play for this game is Strategy RPG. You move your pieces and attack, then the bad guys move and attack. The battle system for Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is very deep with being able to change your job class like Squire, Chemist, Knight, Archer, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Time Mage, Summoner, Thief, Orator, Mystic, Geomancer, Dragoon, Samurai, Ninja, Arithmetician, Bard, Dancer or Mime. Just for this edition, two new job classes were added, a Dark Knight and the Onion Knight. The dark knight is my personal favorite because they start out strong. The Onion Knight is the strongest overall; you just need to build them in layers. (Oh, tons of work!) With mixing and matching job skills you could make tons of combinations like a Summoner that can cast Black magic and wield a sword, or a Ninja with white magic. Have fun with all the different possible combinations you can make. I like the jobs system in the taverns, in town you can gain much need Exp. points by taking on those extra jobs.

Replay Value: ?/5
With the story mode 1.5/5, with the addition of multiplayer this game is given new life. 3.5/5. You and your friend must have a copy of Final Fantasy Tactics for the PSP. You can then choose between 2 modes. Melee = you vs. your friend or Co-Op you both vs. the computer.

Overall: 4.5/5
This game is a must have for any Final Fantasy fan or someone who enjoys mystery, political intrigue or Shakespearean tragedy. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for the PSP is one of the gems that I've decided to hold onto and add to my very selective collection.