Kartia is an Atlus and Enix tactical RPG with an original magic card creation system. Two interlocked scenarios from different perspectives enrich the narrative. Visually polished and well-written, it's a quality overlooked PS1 tactical RPG.
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Tactics1 player12+
Description
Atlus tactical RPG where Toxa and Lacryma, two young mages capable of summoning creatures via Kartia, cross paths during a mystical war. Created by Atlus, released in 1998 in the United States. Isometric tactical combat, two interwoven scenarios, creature creation system through Kartia, Yoshitaka Amano artwork and fantasy-leaning soundtrack. American edition under the Kartia The Word of Fate title.
Kartia - The Word of Fate review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,26 GB📅31/08/1999
Published by Atlus
Kartia - The Word of Fate (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
An Atlus tactical RPG illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, Kartia blends turn-based strategy with a system of crafting magic items via formulas, in its US edition. A niche production with a measured Western run, it is sought by fans of Japanese tactical RPGs and of Amano's art. Desirability blends this prestigious artistic signature with the low physical distribution of the US edition.
An underrated gem
Elevated by Yoshitaka Amano's illustrations, this tactical RPG builds on a system for crafting items and creatures from magical texts, alongside two intertwined campaigns. Released in the shadow of Final Fantasy Tactics, it reached only a narrow audience. Its polished writing and refined craft make it a treasure for strategy lovers.
Is Kartia - The Word of Fate still worth playing in 2026?
An Atlus tactical RPG illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, Kartia crosses the fates of two young mages able to summon creatures through the Kartia, in a mystical war told over two interwoven scenarios. The isometric tactical battles, the creature creation and Amano's sumptuous aesthetic give the title a real identity. The measured pace and a sometimes opaque system call for patience. A refined, overlooked tactical RPG for genre fans and admirers of Amano.
