Tactics Ogre - GBA Game (Retro Fam)

As some others have noted, this game is relatively easy when it comes to the actual "tactical" side of things; one is able to pretty much charge into battles as they will, with little actual planning and strategy.The graphics were appealing, especially the character portraits, though there were a few times the Advance's processor slowed down the game time extensively due to too many sprites on the field, most notably whenever the "Crag Crush" spell is cast.I found the in-game music to fit appropriately, and I never found myself annoyed or tired of the battle melodies or the between battle song. The sounds characters make when they are vanquished can be quite amusing the first few times heard, actually.My true reason for writing this review, however, is to bring attention to the game's beautiful and intricate plot-line. I purchased this game on a whim, since I was looking for a way to kill a lot of time while on one of my various trips, saw that Tactics Ogre was a time killer, and went at it. I had no idea that the plot was so thick and rich in character and dialogue! The story flows as smooth as silk and oddly enough, is very believeable. As the player you are able to control certain aspects of the story, but if you want the fulness of it all then you should play the part of the true hero and go after the love interest of the game, Eleanor. She finds the hero on a beach after the first battle of the game, from which the seeds of love are planted. The hero's quest bring.