Its reception in the West was a little poorer, though it was released on the Play Station in the wake of Matsuno's next game, the rather-successful Final Fantasy Tactics, and was perceived to be a shallow copy of a game which was, in actuality, its own Spiritual Successor. This game was very popular in Japan, for its story, and well-executed, if different, gameplay. It touches on the themes of class warfare, democratic reform, et cetera, and continues in the direction throughout, unlike its many counterparts which swerve into the direction of Magic Stones. The storyline has multiple branches, and the choices Denam makes effect the state of the world around him, and the fates of him and his friends. They soon are caught in the web of political intrigue, and are forced to make unimaginable sacrifices for the freedom of their kinsmen. Tactics Ogre's story follows Denam, his sister Catiua, and his friend Vyce as they join a rebellion against a totalitarian regime run by Cardinal Balbatos. Tactics Ogre differs widely from Ogre Battle: it is far less open-ended, it does not take place on Xenobia, it is a Turn-Based Strategy game and focuses on a much smaller group of people.

Fight it out!Ī game in the popular Ogre Battle series, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (Episode VII), was the final game made by Yasumi Matsuno at Square-Enix before he left for other pastures.

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