Everything That's Changed With Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (Hint: There's A Ton) 

Don't believe Ondore's lies!

Just the damage limit removed helps so much, so many builds in the original game were bottled necked in the end game by the damage cap.

Really hope you guys enjoy this video! It's taken me a little while to pull it together, but I really wanted to highlight all the changes that exist between the three versions of Final Fantasy XII in a thorough way! ~Darryl

I'm excited for Vaan's new abs. That was one thing that always bugged me in the original game.

Lol as soon as he said "the items don't pop out of thin air anymore..." in reference to Guest items. I immediately was like "Awww no Larsa High Potion Spam" and then he said it lol

I love Fran's English voice with the Icelandic accent way too much to ever switch to Japanese, although I generally favour original voice acting.

This is by far my most anticipated game this year. The last time i played FFXII i was a kid and barely knew english, now i'll be able to experience the game with even more features. I can't freaking wait!

I still want to customize their clothes, though.

Called International version but only released in Japan.... What an irony

Final Fantasy XII was probably my favourite game on the PS2, and certainly my favourite of the series (followed by FF8 and FF10). These changes sound absolutely fantastic -- I'm hyped just for "weak mode", after watching a few really impressive low-level playthroughs of the original game and being blown away. When I played it on the PS2, I levelled up as quickly as possible, even abusing the jelly/stone trick in the Henne mines to get the party to around level 90 automatically, then found most fights too easy (of course) after that... so "weak mode" seems like a great idea to remind people that tough challenges can be gratifying.

Love what you are doing. Especially love when someone tracks the growth and changes that happen over the years for FF titles. An appreciative fanboy!

if they added outfits too this wouId be compIete

Finally someone explains what´s new with the zodiac age, good job guys

the speed up will be good for grinding.

Higher Quality Audio!😍 I distinctly remember booting up FFXII for the first time and shouting during the prologue, "WTF?! DID THEY RECORD THIS ON A TIN CAN?!"

No more unlimited Potions from Guest Party Members? NOOOO!!!

Oh thank god, I just checked and there is NOT a trophy for completing Trial Mode in New Game+ Weak Mode.

The "experience being different" is the only reason I'm buying this game! My friend and I shared the grind sinking at least 200+ hours into FFXII.

Very nice video, love your presentation. Keep on the good work ! i didn't imagine this version would implement so much changes.

It wasnt long i usually watch videos plus 30 mins but great to see the changes i will pick this game up after exams i never finished 12 and i liked what i played so this is a good chance to play the game in its ultimate form. Great Video

Loved the history lesson! Thanks for a great vid!

"International conjures up images of new boss monsters" Phew, glad i never used a plane in my life then.

*pats back* thanks for the video! Very informative. I'm really looking forward to this game - so excited to hear that there are 8 new music tracks.

Back pat for me. This video makes me even happier to get this version of the game. Can't wait for it next month. Seeing how these new jobs will work has got to be the thing I'm most anticipating. Oh and playing as my boy Vaan again!

am I the only one who thinks gambits and the gambit system in general should be in more final fantasy games

I've just got around to playing FF12 Zodiac Age and so far I like the changes. I also forgot how much I loved the world of Ivalice. I genuinely think it's among the best final fantasy worlds in the series. It's immersive and still my favourite to explore. My biggest issues with the original were aspects of the narrative that could have been expanded further and although I like the battle system, I wish some attacks felt more impactful from a visual perspective, but that said I still enjoy it. I'm looking forward to making Yiazamat and Omega my bitches again after a decade or so

Excellent coverage, thanks for that. Really looking forward to exploring Ivalice again.

This was a great overview; thank you!

I would have to say some of the changes have worried me. I'm greatly interested in the new weapons and the highly unlikely chances of acquiring these weapons. I really like the idea of being allowed to open any chest without fear of losing an ultimate weapon. Thanks for the info.

This being my first FF, I haven't played it in AGES, so it'll be such a nice and fresh experience to quench my nostalgia. The new gameplay mechanics, renmastered music, and brushed up graphics have me pumped to return to Ivalice and its beloved cast of characters :)

thank you for the great video. Digital version downloads and installs tomorrow. I cannot wait!!!!!

very informative video I wish more videos were straight to the facts like this now I'm definitely geared up for its release

It's going to be my first time playing this game and I'm hyped af for this. Loved your video and yes I gave my self a pat on the back with a like.

Made it all the way to the end, fantastic video! As someone who was a bit disappointed in FFXV and never finished FFXII, I am super excited for this one. I'm so glad that I don't have to use a guide to avoid those chests!!

It might be a small thing overall, but the voice audio on the original used to really bug me, so I'm glad they're fixing that. The job stuff sounds great, and the speed-up will be nice when trying to get the enemy combo high. Also, loved that you added the tidbits about the developer thought regarding the names and life philosophies of choosing and challenges!

Thank you for making this video. FF12 was one of my favorite childhood games, and to see it remastered like this makes me very excited!!

thee is only one change i care add the missing watera, waterga and aerora spells lol

Definitely one of my favorite battle systems in Final Fantasy. Can't wait to experience it all over again.

Thanks alot for this! I was farming succulent fruit and listening to this. I didnt know about the L1 speed mode so you made my day.

you did a great job with the video. great explorations. I didn't realize we missed out on so much in the US originally. I will have to revisit the HD version of FF X and X-2

*pats back* :)

(*Pats self on back*) I watched the whole thing! You should pat yourself on the back too. This is an excellent video, tons of information. I never liked FF12 much, but your video makes me want to give it another chance. Thanks for all the info!

Thanks for the video! Watched before playing. Never finished the original version... looking forward to some of the changes!!

Great video. Played it years ago and loved it. Can't wait to dip in again

Dude you just got me excited to play this again. FF12 was never my fave FF but it was still pretty good. I only beat it once so I'm going in fresh.

I really enjoyed the original FFXII license board because you can learn anything for each and everyone. I know it can be a bit overwhelming and aimless at first, especially the gameplay elements where there's nothing much but attack and long sequence, but the ramp up was so satisfying and midgame is so amazing when you have so much unlocked and the gambit works how you want. it keeps getting a lot better. I feel the zodiac system would be too restrictive because you will designate select set to a character.

Very well presented and informative!

Excellent and very useful video! Thanks!

I remember making Fran a Flip Kick master (no weapon) after seeing her go berserk the first time, but sadly there was no monk class back then. Outdated aside, I love the beautiful artwork on the special collectors tin case for the original FFXII, covered it in a book sock to help keep it from getting scratched xD

THE best video I've seen on this game yet.

I can happily say I watched all of it! [pats back then pats narrator's back] Thank you for all the wonderful information about Zodiac Age. I am looking most forward to the various modes of play as well as finally getting a reason other than complete fever for the bestiary. I mostly only did it because I wanted ALL the Lore that you earned for defeating the required number of enemies. I am looking very forward to this game. It would be nice though to see a video that goes more into depth about the job classes and how they affect equipment, abilities, and statistics within the FFXII ZA game.

This is a great review! Thanks you so much for your in depth hard work;)

This video convinced me to purchase the game. I'm looking forward to one day trying to tackle the NG+ Weak Mode.

Omg, I didn't know they fixed chests and added in espers. This actually sounds incredible haha.

Good work daryl,i watched it all and im very looking forward 2 playing this game,its the only1 i havnt completed from 7 up

This is a great video to watch in preparation of XII: ZA. I learned a lot from it. Thanks for the vid. Great job!

So basically the extra version of the final fantasy/kingdom hearts were released because DLC didn't exist.

I absolutely loved this game back when it came out, the soundtrack still rings in my head

I'm so happy you made this video! XII is my favorite FF game and I hadn't bought zodiac age yet because I didn't want to ruin my memory of the game lol Gonna go out and get it as soon as I'm done watching your video about the new jobs. Thanks again!

I wasn't sure I was going to buy this but your video has changed my mind. The job system seems so awesome! Thanks!!

I'm most excited for the inclusion of trophies. I beat the original version over 10 times and having a visual progress meter will be very satisfying 😂

I love the original and had two very different teams that I used enemy dependent. I am a little worried about the job classes although I have used them in past FF games I was able to 100% FF12 with my line ups and picked gambits, my concern is that the job system might lock me out of my comfort zone (which I know they want but my time is vastly limited to what it was when it first came out). I am still going to get the remaster but think I will most likely stick with my ps2 version

Your voice is soothing, which is why I was able to watch the video from beginning to end. -pats back-

Thank you for being so detailed in this video . I am now even more interested in picking up this game. I still have a fully working PS2 with my classic library so I don't always get the remastered version if I don't feel it improves much. But from watching your video to the very end , my reward will be a cold one XD , this feels like almost a completely new game! kudos to the staff for working so hard on this release.

this was my favourite ff gameplaywise. I can't wait to play it again. please let vaan be more important

Re: Mist Charges. So... in game design, it is particularly hard to actually convince people to use their limited resources. You've probably heard stories about people who, for example, don't use elixirs in Final Fantasy games. The same thing is often true of MP as well. Why spend MP when you can take something out free of cost? What if you need MP later? What if you need to heal really soon? What if you run out? There are so many ways that a resource system can cripple a game, even an RPG where they're normally expected. Due to the way quickenings worked, use of a quickening would almost entirely drain MP. Even though I could regenerate it just by attacking, there was no reason for me to use them. I actually deliberately avoided the use of quickenings entirely just because I might need to shoot down a bird with magic or something. At the same time... you don't want to just give the player unlimited special moves. A game designer I know, I'll paraphrase as saying that, "It is most narratively appropriate to build up to your big finishing move." As much fun as the idea of unlimited quickenings is, you have to admit that it would probably make the game boring. So... instead, you have to fill a meter dedicated solely to quickenings by performing actions in battle. This means there's always enough of a break between each use of your special move that it feels more special each time you use it. Sure, it's technically a resource, but there are no other things that it can possibly be spent on. You might want to save it for a big encounter, but doesn't that mean the system worked? You saved your big special move for the climactic encounter and had a really big moment. Basically, in summary, I think the reason for the mist charge change has to do with just lightening the pressure on player resources. It's meant to encourage the use of quickenings while still trying to keep them feeling special.

Trial mode 100 with the Judges was no joke. I had all my characters level 99 AND the Seitengrat and still struggled. Definitely see how grinding and exploring for multiple end games weapons is a worthwhile pursuit

Great video, man. This will be my first time playing FFXII EVER and Im super excited I get to experience this for the first time with all these improvements.

The original version of FF12 had 16:9 widescreen, but you also had to set your PS2's settings to widescreen to get the full effect and I think it just stretched everything.

After hearing Ito's reasoning for the IZJS changes, my opinion on it has changed. I still wish we had the option of the original board though.

Cheers for the video, was a good watch while I wait for the game to install, bring on the job system

A great summary, thank you nice guy!

I actually prefer the original license board and am disappointed that there's no point in defeating the optional Demon Wall anymore.

Am I the only one who actually loves Vaan?

brillant vid i had to sub after this now im thinking of getting the game

Reason for 4x speed was because the grind to level up takes a long time and because some of the optional bosses from the hunts have so much health especially the hardest boss Yiazmat with 50M health and hits very hard towards the end.

This makes me want go back and experience the game again! ^_^

So what I got out of this video was that they took FFXII, already one of the greatest games they ever made, made an international version of it with improvements, and then turned around and remastered said improved version into an even BETTER better version. Essentially, they've created the greatest Final Fantasy title ever.

I am going to love the speedup for the game and music and see how each job will work.

Awesome video I never finished this game and I can't wait to pick it up!:)

All I want is this for PC

I kind of wish the job system was optional - I always developed all my characters super differently anyway, and I loved the freedom of the license board, and constructing my own unique characters. But I appreciate and respect Ito's vision, still super hyped for this (: I love the idea of job combo's as well, that was always one of my favourite features!

I played the standard US version when it came out... but i got the zodiac job experience by purposefully limiting the license nodes/squares on the license board. I had each character chart out their own paths and once they were done, that was it. Makes the game much tougher.

The hidden bakanamy has been removed from the Necrohol of Nabudis. The Archeoaevis in Zertinan cavern is super hard compared to original , only way to get Leo gems for the Nihiphaloa accessory is to beat it as the clan provisoner dont sell them anymore. This Accessory is very useful in trial 100. Good video really enjoy your content .

My deterrent is a lack of a PS4... :'( fingers crossed it makes its way to PC like the X/X-2 HD remaster did...

FF12 > FF15

Great video. Thank you

Listened to the whole thing at work. You're awesome

Basically Final Mix for Final Fantasy.

"He recommends you do Trial Mode during MG+ Weak Mode" Me: "HoW wOuLd YoU dO tHaT?!" O.O

the quickening thing was an potential exploit whereby if one were to engage a battle the could use all their mists then use an ether, charge, syphon, elixer, and so forth to recharge your mists and go again. The best play however was often to use basic attacks to deliver more damage quicker then summons or mists. Utilizing bubble, combo weapons, & the technik reverse.

Good work on this one, guys!

vaan's abs still looks like folded paper hehehe

What is this "Final Fancy" series of which you speak? It sounds intriguing.

Good Video you went into a lot of depth.

Great video!!

I'm sad they make you choose a job now, when I played on my ps2 back in the day I made Ash the healer, Fran and was my tank. I think if they really wanted to fix something about 12, it should have been a bit of the storyline (and Vaans abs) everything else: the characters, scenes, music, etc. were amazing!

I only played the original, and my problems with the game are: 1. The number of RNG-heavy based items to get are a bit too much. Need more sidequest based items 2. We cannot make Espers stronger. So, early Espers sucks for the rest of the game. 3. Where are the licenses for some magics? Watera, Waterga, Aeroga? 4. In the late game, only greatswords are viable. Others are quite weak. I think they need to balance this. Or maybe it's just me who didn't understand the game. I don't know, it's been a long time and I was a kid back then. 5. Quickening and Esper Summon mechanic that uses an entire MP bar is a bit weird.

Thank you so much for the info I love this game and now I'm even more excited for this remake . Cheers Dude

Amazing job on this video. I was a big fan of the original FFXII but not playing the others due to change in interests of game genre. Honestly i still feel some kind of way for not completing the game, but i guess with the newest version i X that off my list. Great transition between the different games, with a very solid explanation. I like the way you kept pace with everything that to be explained helping some of the latter material being backed up by the former. Seems the games o Final Fantasy updated a bit similar to the way Star Ocean did, obviously the transition would be familiar due to Square Enix publishing both. Excited to see more of this game. Of course i still do not own a PS4 so it'll have to wait regardless.