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If you are fans of old-school gameplay, tactical combat and lengthy dialogues, you will enjoy Tactics Ogre like other players 25 years ago. But this time with some improvements, on various platforms and for price around 50 EUR.
Tactics Ogre Reborn has been an excellent title since its original release, and the current version is an excellent remastering that molds an old classic with modern qualities, making it the definitive version of this excellent game.
While my final impression of Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a positive one, I'm also left wanting in some noticeable ways. The final three to five hours of the game are nothing but a slog, and the greatest culprit is a four-part dungeon that comes in the heels of one that can include as many as 10 combat encounters; all of this without a chance to shop, too. I certainly understand the purpose of the Union Level, but it's an inelegant solution to a problem that other RPGs have themselves faced. Still, the aesthetics remain true to the original versions of the game, and the audio experience is simply marvelous. It's built much more for veterans of the genre and players with patience and persistence, but Tactics Ogre, in the right hands, can absolutely soar.
10
Carlinhos_86
An absolute masterpiece with an amazing branching story, and filled to the brim with content. I've put near one thousand hours of gameplay over several playthroughs of this gem, and you will need to complete it multiple times if you want to see everything it has to offer. This game is a piece of art in every aspect: in its narrative, presentation, mechanics and challenge. If I had to pick anything I'd wish Square Enix to do differently, it would be for the game to be made in a modern coat of paint. Square could have used its signature HD-2D style or, better yet, a fully fledged 3D style with models reminiscent of Ogre Battle 64. I still think it looks charming the way it is, though.
10
diogeneric
It's so good, and the rewind feature really takes it up a notch. Perfect retro gameplay with modern features.
10
Merlot
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

Tactics Ogre: Reborn

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Nov 11, 2022
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Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
93% Positive
28 Reviews
7% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Nov 10, 2022
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VG247
In a world where we've seen Square Enix fall down with remasters (examples include the lacklustre Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and the egregious Kingdom Hearts on Switch), Tactics Ogre: Reborn highlights something special – a change of the guard, so to speak, that bodes remarkably well for the rest of the publisher's classic RPG oeuvre.
Dec 17, 2022
90
Universo Nintendo
Tactics Ogre Reborn has been an excellent title since its original release, and the current version is an excellent remastering that molds an old classic with modern qualities, making it the definitive version of this excellent game.
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Generally Favorable
69% Positive
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Feb 20, 2026
10
Carlinhos_86
An absolute masterpiece with an amazing branching story, and filled to the brim with content. I've put near one thousand hours of gameplay over several playthroughs of this gem, and you will need to complete it multiple times if you want to see everything it has to offer. This game is a piece of art in every aspect: in its narrative, presentation, mechanics and challenge. If I had to pick anything I'd wish Square Enix to do differently, it would be for the game to be made in a modern coat of paint. Square could have used its signature HD-2D style or, better yet, a fully fledged 3D style with models reminiscent of Ogre Battle 64. I still think it looks charming the way it is, though.
Dec 11, 2025
10
diogeneric
It's so good, and the rewind feature really takes it up a notch. Perfect retro gameplay with modern features.
Nov 10, 2022
90
Gamer.no
This fantastic game just got even better, and there are enough changes and new touches to make it worthwhile for newcomers and veterans alike.
Nov 11, 2022
82
Everyeye.it
Although several decades have passed since its debut on the market, Tactics Ogre continues to be one of the best exponents of the strategic genre and the new re-edition packaged by Square Enix has been able to greatly increase the smoothness of the experience. Although with some exceptions, the tricks made to the playful dough have been able to rejuvenate the title with an old-school flavor, making it palatable even in the eyes of the new generations. On the flip side, however, the technical sector does not defend itself as well. Our advice is therefore to use it on the small screen of the Nintendo Switch, which thanks to portability will be able to partially mask the age of a milestone like Tactics Ogre.
Nov 16, 2022
80
Hardcore Gamer
Tactics Ogre Reborn is the best overall way to enjoy this classic game. Some may prefer the older versions keeping the original pixel art, while this version smooths out the rough edges in ways that may not be for everyone. The addition of voice acting helps tell the story and give it a greater sense of pathos and it’s good work overall. The story is a serious one and no one plays anything for laughs. Reborn offers up a new way to enjoy a legendary title and shows off just how perfectly-crafted it was to begin with. It’s a minor shame that the original game isn’t included here for historical purposes, but what we have here is largely the best way to play it outside of the filtered pixel art. Tactics Ogre Reborn is a remarkable tactical RPG and a landmark entry in the genre over 25 years after its original release.
Nov 10, 2022
80
The Enemy
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a unique opportunity to please a very specific niche of RPG fans. It was made to please old time fans without tarnishing the masterpiece from 30 years ago. I assure you this is one of the best games of this genre, even bringing just a few reasons to those who already have experienced this adventure in the past. In any case, I loved revisiting Valeria and I know a lot of that feeling is just pure nostalgia.
Nov 10, 2022
70
Inverse
For all its murky mechanics and slow pace, Tactics Ogre: Reborn still blends satisfying combat with a top-tier story in a way that few games can match. If you’re a fan of the tactical RPG genre and want a serious challenge, there’s simply no reason not to play this game. But newcomers may want to start with something more approachable, or at least keep waiting for that Final Fantasy Tactics remake we’re all hoping for.
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Oct 28, 2025
10
Merlot
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Jan 4, 2023
7
Zski
Decent game that still left me underwhelmed. I never played the original so I went in kind of blind. I was a fan of many SRPGs over the years but admittedly it has been a very long time since one really captured me. It’s tough to review this game without drawing parallels to Triangle Strategy. The combat, the story, the voice acting, and the music all feel superior to Triangle Strategy, which felt like a very watered down SRPG designed to be more approachable to a wider audience. So there is a lot to appreciate about this game. The era of SRPGs is over and the formula feels rather dated, and given that this is a remake, it really created very few waves. What I’m realizing is that this type of game appeals to a very small niche market, so you will either love it or hate it. I just was not enjoying it, although I can appreciate what it offers.
Dec 3, 2023
6
DinoBeam
I love Ogre Battle 64, but this just drags. I gave up when I went into a series of forest levels, unable to progress at all with my characters there because of the level cap, no story there, just grinding for what?, and if you leave all your progress is deleted??? Apparently the PSP version had important items in there, but even then it would be a **** mechanic.
Nov 5, 2024
4
Sepherim
Tactics Ogre: Reborn no es un juego malo pero, con lo que ha avanzado el género desde que salió, tampoco está a la altura. Y de hecho, ese es uno de los puntos principales, se siente más como un port que como un remake, sin actualizaciones que lo hagan sentir un juego moderno. La historia está muy mal contada, siendo confusa y con personajes que actúan sin mucha lógica y multitud de diálogos que sobran y no aportan nada. Está guay que hay tres líneas temporales que dependen de tus decisiones y cómo juegas ciertos mapas, lo cual da una muy buena sensación. Las unidades que controlamos nosotros son un tanto escasas, y en ningún momento hay una razón real para cambiar muchas de las clases, sin haber siquiera una buena información sobre las diferencias entre unas y otras. Está decente el modo en que progresan y se desbloquean algunas habilidades y hay que elegir cuales equipar, aunque lo normal es que eso no se note tanto y no de espacio a demasiada personalización porque son claramente obvias las mejores. Los enemigos tampoco dan la sensación de tener demasiada variedad y en la mayoría de los casos se comportan del mismo conjunto de modos aunque tengan distintas skins. Para colmo, hay muchas ocasiones en que diferenciar unidades entre si puede ser complicado, especialmente si usamos unidades genéricas o más de una unidad del mismo tipo. Gráficamente el juego es muy pobre y no se nota para nada el Reborn. Con remakes espectaculares como el del Age of Empires con sus dos motores gráficos y cosas por el estilo, este solo parece un juego gráficamente pobre que se habría beneficiado mucho como mínimo de un aumento de la resolución y de la precisión de los gráficos. Y, obviamente, aún mejor hubiera sido rehacerlos. La cámara es tremendamente molesta en muchas ocasiones y no se puede girar, solo poner "en vertical" lo cual a veces ayuda y otras molesta, debido a que los mapas juegan muchísimo con la verticalidad. El sonido cumple su función, música genérica del genero, sonidos y voces decentes. La IA es muy mala. Al menos está razonablemente bien optimizado y no me he encontrado ningún bug **** resultado de todo ello es que pudo ser un clásico cuando salió, pero desde luego no lo es ahora. Si tienes muchas ganas de un juego del género y te has jugado los que son claramente mejores, pues sirve para matar el gusanillo. Pero hay otros que deberían ir antes que este. Un 4.
Jan 19, 2024
4
ioxx
Excellent reviews in the specialist press, excellent memories of Final Fantasy Tactics: that was all it took for me to buy Tactics Ogre. And yet the disappointment is there. Mediocre graphics, outdated gameplay, uninteresting storyline, no replayability, a certain difficulty which forces you to farm while training the units. I like tactical RPGs, but I didn't enjoy this one
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SummaryBased on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics Ogre will discover a game unlike any they've ever pl... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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  • Nintendo Switch
Nov 11, 2022
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