Tactics Ogre Reborn is approaching its November 2022 release date, and Director Yasumi Matsuno (who also helped create Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, and Final Fantasy XII) commented on the development process. In his latest update, delivered via his Twitter account, he spoke about the Tactics Ogre Reborn character Ozma Moh Glacius. He discussed the game’s vocal performances, which were added for this enhanced remaster.
Editor’s Note: The Tactics Ogre tweets include some character spoilers.
オズマは暗黒騎士団の紅一点ですが、女性らしさとは無縁の騎士。名門貴族出の立場をよく理解しており、利用されることも、家名を利用することも厭わぬ武人です。退くことない強い女性、そんな彼女を我らがアーシェ殿下こと園崎未恵さんにお願いしました。（続#タクティクスオウガリボーン#園崎未恵 https://t.co/4GvThzIskt
— 松野泰己🐈⬛ (@YasumiMatsuno) October 25, 2022
In his comments, which were placed as a quote above a profile of Ozma from Tactics Ogre Reborn official account, Matsuno spoke about her characterization and the directions they gave to voice actor Mie Sonozaki. He said that in Tactics Ogre Reborn, Ozma, despite being the only female member of the Dark Knights Loslorien, doesn’t consider herself “feminine.” Instead, she is serious and well-aware of her position as part of a prestigious noble line (in her homeland of Lodis). She won’t hesitate to take advantage of those noble ties. As such, they instructed Sonozaki (who also played Ashe in Final Fantasy XII), to portray Ozma as a strong warrior that will never back down.
続）SFC版では開発期間等の都合で割愛したオズマの物語を追加。その行動原理や祖国に対する忠誠心、更に彼女を利用しようとする者らの卑劣さなど垣間見ることができるかと思います。命を吹き込んでいただいた園崎さんに感謝しつつ、皆様、ご期待くださいませ。#タクティクスオウガリボーン#園崎未恵 https://t.co/XAaKIyiok8
— 松野泰己🐈⬛ (@YasumiMatsuno) October 25, 2022
In a follow-up Tweet, Matsuno remarked that in the original Super Famicom edition of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, the story content featuring interactions with Ozma had to be cut due to the game’s development timeline. They added that cut content in the 2010 PSP remake, which is the basis for Tactics Ogre Reborn. Matsuno encouraged players to experience the content and see glimpses of her personality, her loyalty to her homeland, and “the vileness of those who would dare to use her.” He also expressed gratitude to Mie Sonozaki, who “breathed life into the role.” In replies, he also added that the Tactics Ogre Reborn script had some lines revised from the remake, to take advantage of the addition of voice performances.
Tactics Ogre Reborn launches on November 11, 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5. The PC edition launches on November 12, 2022. It will have voice acting in both Japanese and English, and a special Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order.
