
Originally reworked in the Japanese ‘International Zodiac Job System’ version and brought to the West in The Zodiac Age, the license board is now split into 12 smaller boards, each corresponding to a traditional job class like Black Mage or Knight. The most notable refinement is the complete overhaul of Final Fantasy XII’s license board the game’s levelling system where you purchase ‘licenses’ in order for characters to be able to use actions like magic, summons, and weapons. Balthier, a sky pirate and one of the game’s central characters, steals the scene whenever he is on screen – full of rugged charm and crisp wit, it is quickly evident why he is a fan favourite. Its cast, even the famously divisive Vaan, are all wonderfully charming and complex, with their own motivations and desires driving the plot. The Final Fantasy Tactics series shares the same home in Ivalice, so here’s hoping that Square Enix release this other beloved title on the PC in the near-future. It is drenched in a rich history and elaborate politics set against a beautiful Arabian-inspired backdrop.


Ivalice, the world where the events of Final Fantasy XII take place, is one of the most charming worlds Square Enix have created.
