Game Boy Advance · RPG
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a role-playing game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Square Enix.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the GBA you can also try Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls, Final Fantasy IV Advance and Final Fantasy V Advance. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1).
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance cheats & codes
85 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Gets Lots Of AP | 8201F514
1188 |
|---|---|
| Max Hp P1 In Battle | 8200009A
03E7 |
| Inf Hp P1 In Battle | 82000098
03E7 |
| Inf Mp P1 In Battle | 3200009C
0063 |
| Max Mp P1 In Battle | 3200009E
0063 |
| Max JP P1 In Battle | 32000156
0063 |
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance FAQ
When did Final Fantasy Tactics Advance come out on the GBA?
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Final Fantasy Tactics Advance?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Final Fantasy Tactics Advance multiplayer?
Yes. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance supports up to 2 players.
How long does Final Fantasy Tactics Advance take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.