Final Fantasy Tactics Remake?? Oh my!!
Alright, tacticians, it’s your boy SoSevere, author and blogger for Omegagaming.world, coming at you with a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster news that’s got my heart doing a Chocobo kick and my brain throwing a mild fit. I’m here to break it down with my signature blend of hype, shade, and just a pinch of light humor—because you know I keep it real but not too wild. If you’ve read my previous blogs and rants on omegagaming.world, you know I’m all about diving deep into gaming news with passion and a side of snark. So, let’s talk about this remaster, my excitement, and why I’m low-key salty about Square Enix leaving War of the Lions content out in the cold. Buckle up, Ivalice fans—I’ve got thoughts.
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster: A Nostalgic Win, But Where’s My War of the Lions, Square?
Listen up, squad it’s happening. Yea, I know when I heard this I had to pinch my soft parts just to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. Final Fantasy Tactics, the 1997 PS1 legend, is getting a remaster, and I’m ready to toss my wallet at Square Enix faster than Ramza yeets a stone at a goblin. This game is a straight-up masterpiece with grid-based battles, political drama that hits harder than reruns of Game of Thrones, and a story so rich it makes Dance with Dragons feel like a bedtime story. The remaster is bringing back that classic Ivalice vibe with updated visuals (please, Square, no more pixelated sprites that look like they’re auditioning for a Game Boy Advance cameo) and, I hope, a UI that doesn’t feel like I’m decoding a Beoulve family secret. I’m already hyped to micromanage my Calculators and Ninjas while Hitoshi Sakimoto’s iconic soundtrack slaps in the background. This is the kind of strategic goodness I live for, and I’m itching to dive back in.
But here’s where I clutch my Phoenix Down and sigh. Square Enix decided to “honor the original” by skipping all the War of the Lions PSP port content. No Luso. No Balthier. No animated cutscenes with that delicious Shakespearean dialogue that made the PSP version feel like Tactics got a glow-up and a PhD in storytelling. Like, Square, what’s good? War of the Lions wasn’t just a port it was the definitive edition. Those cutscenes were prettier than a maxed-out Summoner casting Bahamut. The multiplayer battles? A niche flex that had me strategizing harder than a Monk spamming Chakra. And don’t even get me started on Balthier strutting in from Final Fantasy XII—that was peak Ivalice crossover energy. Leaving all that out feels like Square handed me a Chocobo burger but forgot the sauce. It’s still tasty, but why skimp on the flavor?
I get it, Square’s going for that pure, unfiltered PS1 nostalgia, and the original Tactics is a sacred relic for us RPG diehards. But War of the Lions didn’t just add sprinkles; it turned the game into a full-on sundae. Ditching its content isn’t just a choice—it’s a betrayal of my inner Squire who’s been grinding JP since ’97. I’m not begging for a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-style remake (though, Square, my DMs are open), but at least toss in the PSP goodies. My heart’s screaming “Auracite!” while my brain’s muttering “Why, Square, why?” over this snub.
That said, I’m not here to be a total Black Mage casting Doom on the vibe. This remaster is still a dream come true, and I’m counting down the days to lead my crew through Ivalice’s power struggles and Beoulve family drama. Whether I’m plotting Agrias’s Holy Sword combos or debating if Ramza should stay a Squire for the 500th time (he will, don’t @ me), this game’s got my soul in a vice grip. I’m praying Square sneaks in some quality-of-life tweaks—maybe a fast-forward for those eternal summon animations or a menu that doesn’t feel like I’m navigating a 90s fax machine. A blogger can hope, right?
So, what’s the final call? I’m hyped to return to Ivalice and sling some spells, but I’m side-eyeing Square for leaving War of the Lions on the bench. It’s like they forgot the best part of the playbook. Still, I’m ready to rally my troops and dive in.
So join the convo. Am I overreacting about the missing PSP content, or are you also clutching your War of the Lions disc like it’s the last potion in your inventory? Let me know, tacticians: are you pumped for this remaster, or are you mourning Balthier’s absence like I am?
