Seeing as how The War of the Lions is a strategy RPG, players can expect it to feature many of the same core gameplay mechanics of other titles of the same genre. In between bits of storytelling, players will have to manage their troops, purchase new items and equipment, hire new soldiers if necessary, learn new abilities and possibly switch jobs. Yes, Final Fantasy Tactics features a system that allows you to change your characters job, allow them to learn new abilities and become more powerful. There are a wealth of jobs to choose from, ranging from knight to white mage to archer to dancer and beyond. Furthermore, the PSP version of the game features two additional new jobs, including the Onion Knight from Final Fantasy III. This adds more depth to an already immensely deep strategy game, and will undoubtedly elicit cheers of "Huzzah!" from fans of tactics games.
Once all of the micromanaging is done, it is then time to take to the battlefield. It is at this point in the game where all the time spent in preparation will pay off, as these battles can be quite challenging. After selecting characters to participate in the upcoming conflict, you will be given a mission objective to complete. Usually you will have to defeat all of your opponents or protect a certain character. Accomplish the mission and you can move on; fall in battle and its game over. Any troop that goes down in battle can be revived using magic or a specific item, but you must hurry, because you only have a limited amount of time (indicated by a number above his or her fallen body) to bring them back before they're gone for good.
