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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreRPG
DeveloperSquare Enix
PublisherSquare Enix
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesFinal Fantasy Tactics
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 15

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is a role-playing game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Square Enix.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Final Fantasy Tactics series. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1). Square Enix also made The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and Mario Hoops 3-on-3 for the DS.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift 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 DS'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 A2: Grimoire of the Rift 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 A2: Grimoire of the Rift gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift cheats & codes

186 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Gil0212D6FC 05F5E0FF
Infinite CP1212D700 0000270F
Quick Save not deleted0210DC8C E1A00000
Quests Don't Expire020F46D0 E3A01000
Break HP Limit020B9260 00007FFF
Max Clan Skills0212D704 63636363

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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift walkthroughs & guides

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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift FAQ

When did Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift come out on the DS?

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift?

It was developed by Square Enix.

Is Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift multiplayer?

Yes. Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift supports up to 2 players.

How long does Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift take to play?

As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift 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 A2: Grimoire of the Rift 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.

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