Final Fantasy Tactics
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
49/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Final Fantasy Tactics is a classic tactical RPG that can be a rewarding experience for teens and adults who enjoy strategic thinking and deep storytelling. Its turn-based combat allows for thoughtful decision-making without the pressure of real-time action. The game's mature themes of war and political intrigue can also spark discussions about history and ethics.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
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Parent Pro-Tip
Encourages strategic planning, problem-solving, reading comprehension, and engagement with complex narratives and ethical dilemmas.
What your child develops
Final Fantasy Tactics offers deep strategic gameplay, challenging players with complex tactical combat and intricate character progression. Its rich narrative explores themes of war, politics, and morality, fostering critical thinking and ethical reasoning. The game's detailed world and story also encourage reading comprehension and memory.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Final Fantasy Tactics (ファイナルファンタジータクティクス, Fainaru Fantajī Takutikusu) is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Squaresoft (later changed to Square and now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation video game console. It is the first game of the Final Fantasy Tactics series and was released in Japan in June 1997 and in the United States in January 1998.