10 Forgotten Masterpiece Video Games

10. Final Fantasy XII

Final Fantasy lovers endlessly debate on which entry ranks the highest. The mantle often goes to FFVII, but there are plenty of fans who have a deeper fondness for FFVI, FFX, or FFXIV. FFIX has had a resurgence in popularity in recent years, and is now regarded as among the very best.

And yet, FFXII is rarely spoken about with the same admiration, despite how beautifully crafted it is. It was bold to do away with the random encounters, but this decision gave players far more freedom in exploring. Square also made progress in FFXII less reliant on grinding, which has been a major flaw in the series since Day 1.

Even though the franchise regularly relies on nostalgia, FFXII incorporates none of the iconic Summoning monsters, like Ifrit, Ramuh, or Bahamut. Instead, the creators devised brand-new creatures to summon, all of which can be controlled in the open world for the first time.

Even though modern games still struggle with AI partners, the gambit system that governs the actions of the protagonist's teammates is easy to manage and incredibly efficient.

Since The Zodiac Age remaster has been released on most systems in recent years, now is the perfect time to revisit Final Fantasy XII.