# FINAL FANTASY TACTICS — THE WAR OF THE LIONS (iPad)

> Classic tactical RPG with refined graphics and mobile optimizations. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics/id500098096 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $15.99
- Rating: 3.79/5 from 225 App Store ratings · 203 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 813 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics/id500098096/reviews.md

## What is FINAL FANTASY TACTICS?

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has arrived for iPhone/iPod touch!

Released as the Final Fantasy series' first tactical RPG in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics on Playstation went on to sell over 2.4 million copies worldwide. The game grew in popularity upon its re-release in 2007 as Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for the PSP with added features such as new movies, scenarios and Jobs.

Now, in 2011 the game has finally arrived for the iPhone/iPod touch! You can enjoy the game whose story gave life to the world of Ivalice, and whose high strategy battles bring tactical games to a whole new level. 


■Game features
- Intuitive Touch Screen Controls
The complex tactical game can be effortlessly and intuitively controlled by simply tapping units and menus. Gone is the old method of switching fixed map views - you can now rotate, move and change the size of maps as you please by sliding and pinching. 

- Improved Loading Times
Loading times have been improved to get you into the action quicker than ever. What's more, you can even skip certain cut scenes.


[Other Important Notifications]

- Quick Save (auto-save) data is erased when the game is updated. Please use the in-game save feature before updating to the latest version.

- The app requires a fair amount of memory and may not load while other apps are running. If the app does not load, please close all other apps and try again.

## Key features

- Refined high-resolution graphics
- Optimized drawing speeds
- iCloud save data support
- Intuitive touch screen controls
- Improved loading times
- New movies and scenarios

## What do users think of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
- 💎 Legendary story and characters
- 🎨 Beautiful cutscenes
- 🎮 Nostalgic experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕹️ Clunky touch controls
- 🔍 Difficult to select units
- 🔍 Poor UI/UX
- 🔍 Outdated graphics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes during battles
- Freezes and performance issues
- Corrupted/lost save data
- Unresponsive menus and buttons
- Compatibility problems on newer iOS

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve touch controls
- Enhance graphics and visuals
- Optimize for newer devices
- Implement cloud/cross-device save

## Recent user reviews (10 of 203)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics/id500098096/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 2050 until iOS Ivalice Chronicles

*2025-11-28, version 2.3.0*

Now we all have to wait until 2050 for 2025’s Ivalice Chronicles that just released on consoles and switch

### 1/5 — Bad update

*2025-06-23, version 2.3.0*

Bought this game in 2015. The current new version has overwriten the original. Characters’ resolution improved, levels’ resolution decreased, animations’ got added between the fights.

Overall the game looks ugly and it not same product as purchased years ago; the initial PSX port was much better quality than the current PSP port.

Edit (June 2025): Client lost full screen compatibility. No reasons to lose full screen function on former mobile device (iPad Air 1) for the sake of improving resolution on the new mobile devices that are made slimer and longer.

### 3/5 — We need controller support

*2025-05-14, version 2.3.0*

Not being able to use a Bluetooth/PS controller with this is a HUGE negative. Would be a 5* if I could use a controller with it. Come on, devs, it can’t be that hard.

### 4/5 — Question

*2025-05-03, version 2.3.0*

Is there music or soundtrack for this game.

So far it’s all silent

### 1/5 — No controller support

*2025-03-13, version 2.3.0*

A game like this just isn't playable without being able to use a controller. Play something else.

### 5/5 — The best iOS version of all the FF series.

*2025-02-09*

I’ve bought all of the FF games on iOS and only this game and FF7 don’t crash often, lag, or have issues with saving/loading your progress when taking a hiatus. Fantastic story and the additional optional battles that weren’t on the original present a decent challenge.

### 5/5 — Download this game or else.

*2025-02-07, version 2.3.0*

I love this game so much since the first day I downloaded this Final fantasy so download this game right now or else

### 5/5 — IPAD ONLY

*2024-08-16*

People are rating this great game based off not being compatible with iPhone.  This has been optimized for the iPad.  It looks and feels better.  If you are playing on a phone then buy the other version.  Don't be a dweeb and rate one of the best games of all time less than 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2024-07-22, version 2.3.0*

Playing this game with touch screen controls is like writing an essay with your feet. Its a huge headache and it's the terrible war of the lions version on top of that.

### 4/5 — My favorite game of all time, but needs controller support

*2024-05-27*

Still has the best music, best story, best leveling system of any Final Fantasy game. I love this game so much, and have played through it on every system that supports it. While the touch controls are pretty good, this game would be a perfect 10 if it had controller support.

Please SQUARE ENIX... PLEASE.  

Update: it’s 2021 - how do we still not have something like controller support in this game, that was originally designed to be played WITH a controller?

It’s now 2024. Still no controller support. At this point SQUARE ENIX is going to start missing out on money, as you can just download PPSSPP and play it on there *with* a controller.

## Frequently asked questions about FINAL FANTASY TACTICS

### What kind of game is Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions?

This is a tactical role-playing game (RPG) that originated on the PlayStation. It features deep strategic battles where players control units on a grid-based map, utilizing different jobs and abilities to defeat opponents. The game is known for its complex story set in the world of Ivalice.

### What are the key features of the mobile version?

The mobile version boasts refined, high-resolution graphics for all units, significantly improved drawing speeds for smoother animations and effects, and intuitive touch screen controls for easy map manipulation and unit selection. It also includes iCloud support for saving game data across multiple devices and improved loading times.

### How does save data work, especially with updates?

The game supports iCloud for saving progress, allowing you to migrate data between devices. However, be aware that Quick Save data is erased upon updating the game. It is crucial to use the in-game save feature before updating to ensure your progress is not lost. Save data from older versions may not be compatible with newer ones, so always check update notes.

### Is this game compatible with all iOS devices?

The app requires a fair amount of memory and may not load if other applications are running. If you encounter loading issues, it is recommended to close all other running apps before attempting to launch the game. Specific device compatibility details are usually found in the app store listing.

### What is the story about?

The game is set in the war-torn land of Ivalice and follows the story of Ramza Beoulve, a noble who becomes embroiled in a political conflict and a struggle against a shadowy organization. The narrative explores themes of justice, faith, and the nature of power.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-04-06

- Quick save feature implemented.
- Fixed bug that rolled back previous save data.
- Fixed other minor bugs.

### 2.3.0 — 2023-03-07

Fixed a bug.

### 2.2.0 — 2020-03-30

Fixed a bug.

### 2.1.0 — 2018-10-17

The crash at launching the application occurred on certain devices has been fixed on this version.

### 2.0.0 — 2017-09-15

!!IMPORTANT!!
Please note the following regarding the latest update:
[iCloud Save Data Compatibility]
- iCloud save data from the previous version (ver. 1.2.0) is incompatible with the latest version (ver. 2.0.0). Please save the game using the in-game save feature before updating to the latest version.
[Quick Save Warning]
- Quick Save data from the previous version cannot be used in the latest version.
* Please use the in-game save feature before updating to the latest version.
- Due to OS feature changes, Quick Save cannot be performed in battles in the latest version.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

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