Ready for a new Final Fantasy on Xbox? Well, we're getting Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles in just a few days' time, and the first reviews for this one have been extremely positive over the past few hours.

Seriously, we're looking at some amazing scores from all sorts of major outlets here, to the point where this could end up being a Game of the Year contender when all's said and done!

Let's take a look at some of the reviews for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles:

Eurogamer (5/5)

"The politically-charged 1997 PlayStation original is one of the finest tactics games of all time. This remaster offers a brilliant new reading of what was already a classic text."

Push Square (9/10)

"Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is so close to being the definitive way to play what remains a masterful game to this day. Square Enix's unfortunate decision to axe content introduced in The War of the Lions stings, but if you can get past that, the raft of quality-of-life improvements, additions, and upgrades make it a fantastic way to revisit, or experience for the first time, one of the most influential video games ever made."

GamesRadar (4.5/5)

"Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a lovingly touched up classic full of plot twists and betrayals that can hold its own against modern RPGs. Minor elements are starting to show the game’s age, but it’s still a standout tactical RPG that genre enthusiasts will love with fantastic enhancements that elevate the original. There's never been a better time to experience this legend."

IGN (9/10)

"The next time I come back to replay my all-time favorite video game, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is the version I’ll be reaching for. Its fantastic story of intrigue and betrayal mixed with one of the most satisfying RPG job systems around have endured the test of time."

Destructoid (8/10)

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash. A huge story full of political intrigue and emotional depth, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalce Chronicles lives up to its legacy, and presents a profound experience told with beautiful voice acting and fantastic tactical gameplay. I just wish I could play the vastly superior new mode with the original pixel style."

TheGamer (8/10)

"The game is a remarkable achievement, successfully updating a masterpiece without sacrificing its core identity. While it may not be perfect, it is a significant step forward, proving that the original's deep gameplay and complex story can translate beautifully for a modern audience."

As things stand, The Ivalice Chronicles has a Metacritic average of 88 for PS5 based on 51 critic reviews, and 90 for PC based on five critic reviews. The Xbox version only has one review (which is a 9/10), so it seems review codes were primarily limited to the PS5 version ahead of release.

If you're hyped by all these incredible scores, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is available to pre-order right now on the Xbox Store at a price of £49.99 / $49.99, and it has a release date of September 30th, 2025.

Will you be buying this one? Let us know down in the comments section below.

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