Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age for the PS4[1] is a high-definition remaster of Final Fantasy XII, which was released towards the end of the PS2’s lifecycle in 2006, and is one of the darker, more mature entries in the long-running role-playing game (RPG) franchise. So does The Zodiac Age manage to capture the magic that made Final Fantasy XII a success? Let's find out.
The world of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is Ivalice. Roaming its many locales has you interacting with a wealth of non-humans such as lizard-type creatures and a furry, winged race known as Moogle (a staple of the series). You’ll cast magic spells and giant airships feature through the game. It’s a heady mix of magic and sci-fi that manages to stay fresh through the duration of your playthrough.
As for the plot, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has a group of ragtag heroes who set out to free the country of Dalmasca from the clutches of the Archadian Empire, which took it over by force.
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During the journey, you'll learn much more about the history of Ivalice, the strange forces at play behind the scenes, and, of course, the origins and motivations your characters, particularly the swashbuckling support cast such as Basch, a disgraced knight of Dalmasca; pirate Balthier who appears to be the Final Fantasy equivalent of Han Solo; and his partner, the rabbitlike Fran.
They form a rather intriguing bunch, especially when compared to the game's lead, Vaan, a street urchin with dreams of commanding his own airship. He fits into the stereotypical almost androgynous male youth mould and isn’t as interesting as...