To say I was excited to play Tactics Ogre: Reborn is an understatement. I’ve been a long-time fan of the original as well as its 2010 remake, having played both extensively. When I was given the opportunity to play Tactics Ogre: Reborn a few days ahead of its release, I was eager but cautious nonetheless. The marketing behind it largely touts Reborn as an updated version of the PSP version but also promises revised battle mechanics and other changes like full voice acting and a remastered soundtrack.  After spending plenty of time and ruminating on the overall experience, I’m pleased to say that Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remaster worthy of its title as a new spin on a beloved Square Enix classic, and a wonderful entry point for newcomers. However, as much as I enjoyed Reborn, I think it’s important to note to those more familiar with the original games, much like myself, might find the mechanical overhauls slightly less enticing for a revisit.  The first thing to note is that the story remains largely unchanged aside from a spanking new translation. Tactics Ogre: Reborn follows a youth named Denam who works in a local resistance group attempting to fight against

With just days to go before Tactics Ogre Reborn arrives, Square Enix has shared information some key features in the game, including the exhaustive Warren Report that catalogues just about everything you see and do in the game. Also highlighted are challenge locations, in which which you can put your party to the test against difficult encounters that may branch off into different paths, including the notorious Palace of the Dead. We also get a look at the various monster classes you can recruit to your team, as well as a newly-implemented relic equipment that can be boosted by combining duplicates. While you're here, you can check out some of the overall changes and tweaks Square Enix has implemented with the Reborn version. Tactics Ogre Reborn arrives on November 11th for PS4, PS5, Switch, and Steam. A 'Standard Digital Edition' comes with a digital mini-soundtrack (3 tracks) while the 'Digital Premium Edition' will get you the full digital soundtrack (74 tracks). The Warren Report The Warren Report chronicles your deeds in Valeria, contains profiles of characters you meet and news of what’s occurring throughout the land, as well as useful information about the game and how to play, all presented in a database format. But it’s

Square Enix has shared a final trailer for the upcoming release of Tactics Ogre: Reborn, a remaster of the original strategy RPG which launched in 2010 on PSP. This remaster boasts a number of features including a faster pace of battle, auto save and a complete overhaul to the user interface system for ease of accessibility. The AI has also been revamped and the class-wide level management system has been changed to a unit-by-unit level system. The details of characters and backgrounds have been recreated in high definition and the cutscenes are fully voiced in Japanese and English audio. The soundtrack for Tactics Ogre has also been rerecorded with live performances. Tactics Ogre: Reborn will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on November 11. Catch the final "Story Trailer" below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVNyoeik0ig

Square Enix is back with another round of details for Tactics Ogre Reborn, a remaster of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together which itself is a remake of the original Super Nintendo title. Due out on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on November 11th, we get a new look at what's been changed and tinkered with for this version. Turns out — a lot! Class restrictions for using certain equipment and items have been changed where you can use any item you find, but equipment may still have certain requirements. Units can equip four skills at a time, and more of them have been added to support a higher level of customization. You can also obtain charms in battle that boost stats and experience points of units to cut down on the amount of grinding, and crafting now has a 100% success rate. A party level will gate your level caps so that you don't outpace the story. Last week we got a look at the supporting cast and classes in the game, so check that out if you're inclined! Check out the new details Square Enix shared below: Equipment requirements have changed In Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, there were

Ahead of it's November 11 launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, Square Enix shared more details and images of Tactics Ogre Reborn's supporting cast and combat classes. This is an updated version of the 2011 PSP remake of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together and features voice acting, an updated UI, rebalanced classes and combat, and other quality of life improvements. Previously, we got a look at an overview of the governing gameplay systems. Check out the latest below: Supporting Cast There are a multitude of reasons that Tactics Ogre is considered a crown jewel of tactical RPGs. There is, of course, the intensely strategic combat, the branching narrative, the evocative art design and amazing music to name but a few. There’s also the impressive world-building and unforgettable characters - a richly drawn group of personalities who add depth to this amazing world. Previously, we showed you some of the cast, including protagonist Denam Pavel. Today, we’ll introduce a few more - and also showcase some of the classes you can command in battles! Lanselot Hamilton “Risking your life is one thing. Losing it is another.” Xenobian, 38 years old, born on the 6th of Twinscale. Lanselot was born in the city of Valna in Charlom,

In a new blog post, Square Enix cracked open the upcoming Tactics Ogre Reborn strategy RPG remaster set to release on November 11th for PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The game is largely based off of the PSP remake Let Us Cling Together but with some major tweaks like a UI overhaul, class rebalancing, voice acting, encounter redesign, and more. Highlighted are some of the major systems involved in customizing the protagonist Denam Pavell, including his birth date, tarot card, and dominant element based on a god of myth. Artwork of those elementally-aspected gods has been created by Tsubasa Masao, whom you may remember creating the character design for 2010's Let Us Cling Together. One notable change from the PSP remake is that characters will now level up individually rather than by their class. Yasumi Matsuno, returning to Square Enix to work on the project, teased how you could power level units for an easier time getting them up to snuff. Below, we've collected the latest information Square Enix had to share regarding key gameplay systems: Tarot Cards & Character Creation Tarot cards are traditionally associated with fortune telling, but they’re also deeply connected to the Ogre Battle series. In Tactics Ogre they play an

Square Enix will be publishing an English release of The Art of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, available on May 16, 2023. The book contains artwork from the original game, which is seeing a modern refresh with the release of Tactics Ogre: Reborn on November 11. The book comes in a hardcover, featuring over 200 full-color pages including character art, rough sketches, tarot card designs, background art, pixel art, illustrations and more. Everything is set to be printed on heavy art stock, including a frosted PVC jacket with gold foil-stamping and dyed endpapers. This translated edition will also include artist commentary and interviews with designers Akihiko Yoshida and Tsubasa Masao. Pre-orders for the art book are now available at Square Enix's online store and other major booksellers. Previews

After various leaks and rumors, Square Enix has officially revealed the re-imagined release of strategy RPG classic Tactics Ogre. Titled Tactics Ogre: Reborn, the game will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on November 11. This new version of the game draws up high-definition visuals, updated battle systems and audio improvements that include fully voiced cutscenes in English and Japanese, recreated sound effects and re-recorded live background music by Hitoshi Sakamoto. Additionally, fans can expect an adjusted level management system, reworked AI and a revamped user interface. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osHD91sQUOk&feature=youtu.be Square Enix has also opened pre-orders for Tactics Ogre: Reborn. There's a digital standard version available across all platforms, with a physical release on PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. A Digital Premium Edition is also available on PS4, PS5 and Steam. The standard edition includes the base game and those who pre-order it will receive a mini digital soundtrack featuring three of the newly recorded tracks. The Digital Premium Edition features said game and the full Tactics Ogre: Reborn original soundtrack. Anyone who pre-orders Tactics Ogre: Reborn Digital Premium Edition will receive a Tactics Ogre (1995) Digital Mini Soundtrack download code, which includes a selection of ten chiptune

While still unannounced by Square Enix, Tactics Ogre Reborn has had yet another round of information leak from PlayStation. First, a "Tactics Ogre Remaster" was mentioned in an infamous nVidia leak, then the PlayStation Store updated with a "Tactics Ogre Reborn" listing that included new artwork. Now, a new listing spotted by PSDeals.net states that the game will launch on November 11, 2022 and include a bevy of new features. Some of the more notable additions include voice acting, a shift away from a levelling system class levels are shared between all units, an auto-save, and a quicker pace of battles. While the visual style of the sprites and UI have had adjustments, it seems like a lot of the tinkering has been under the hood. Take a look at what's new: Game Features A tactical role-playing game depicting the struggle for control of the Valerian Isles.Your choices affect how the story unfolds, and even how it ends, with a game system that allows for multiple paths through the game and multiple endings. The story takes place through the eyes of a young man named Denam. The decisions he makes will alter the fate of those around him, and shift the course of

According to a new entry on the North American PlayStation Store, Tactics Ogre Reborn looks to be a new entry in the strategy RPG series — a potential update of Tactics Ogre Let Us Cling Together as its two main protagonists Denam and Catiua Pavel are seen in a piece of key art posted on the store page. A new artwork by Akihiko Yoshida is pictured as well. Originally released for the SNES in 1995, a remaster for the PSP in 2010 brought with it a new translation and overhaul of many of the game's features that included a time-turning Chariot tarot where you could undo mistakes. According to the store page, it features the following: Vibration function requiredTrigger effect requiredOffline play enabledRemote Play supportedDUALSHOCK 4 vibrationGame Help supported While it seems like the page was put up in error, it hopefully portends some more information soon.