1. Final Fantasy Tactics (series)

1997’s PlayStation classic Final Fantasy Tactics was and remains a cultural reset for the tactical RPG genre. While the game is significant for first bringing the beloved setting of Ivalice to life, it’s also one of the most sublime examples of the tactical RPG subgenre, and stands head and shoulders above a not-insignificant amount of the mainline Final Fantasy games. The Tactics series is also notable because it’s one of the most consistent in all of the Final Fantasy spin-off catalog. Every game is a banger, including GBA’s 2003 spiritual follow-up Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and its 2007 DS sequel Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Despite its prestige, there’s not really a great way to play Final Fantasy Tactics games outside of mobile ports of the first game, much to the chagrin of literally everyone. Now let’s all gather around and hold hands and pray for a Switch port. — Kenneth Shepard

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