

I remember playing Tactics when I was a kid and I had NO idea what was going on. So FFT fans, what am I not getting? What do I need to do in order to appreciate this game? Or is it just not for me? And if that's the case, why isn't it? Read my descriptions above it seems like this game would be perfect for me.


I know that there's a lot of depth and strategy to be found there, but I don't feel I should have to study a strategy guide on GameFAQs to do it. On the gameplay side, the character building and customization has some frustrating UI and doesn't explain itself at all. The story drops me into this political drama that is meaningless to me because I haven't yet become acquainted with this world or its characters. I even used it as a sleep-aid once: I'm serious, I knew I needed a nap, but I couldn't settle down, so I played this game until I was bored into sleepiness, then turned it off and fell asleep. Why then, despite all the critical fanfare, can I not get into Final Fantasy Tactics? I've tried playing it TWICE and both times I found it be a chore. I liked Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon on the Nintendo DS and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the Gamecube. I pop Civilization Revolution into my console on a consistent basis. I've played all the (non-MMO) games in the main series from beginning to end at least once. I am (or was, rather the jury's out until FFXV proves either the savior or the reaper of the series for me) a fan of Final Fantasy.
