Final Fantasy II

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7.2/10 (98 ratings)

Release Date

19th Apr 2023

No. of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

RPG

Publisher

Square Enix

Developer

Square Enix

Content Rating

ESRB/Everyone 10+, PEGI/7

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A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.

Our epic tale begins with four young souls orphaned during the struggle between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. On their journey, the youths join forces with the white wizard Minwu, Prince Gordon of Kashuan, Leila the pirate, and many others. Behold the beautiful and sometimes tragic twists of fate that await you on your adventure.

FFII introduced a unique skill level system that strengthens different attributes of the characters depending on their fighting style instead of leveling up. Use the key terms you learn in conversation to unlock new information and progress in the story.

This innovative game series takes an ambitious turn in this second installment in the FINAL FANTASY series!

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■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound!

・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.

・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.

■Improved gameplay!

・Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more.

・Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game.

・Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game.

・Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4.

・Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.

(This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY II" game released in 1988. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.)

*This product is also contained within a bundle. Please take care not to purchase multiple copies of this product.*

Wed 19th Apr 2023

Nintendo Life said:

These six remasters provide a superb way to experience or re-experience Final Fantasy history. Not all Final Fantasies were created equal, however; some, like Final Fantasy IV and VI, have aged gracefully and remain great narrative-driven adventures, while others might feel a bit more archaic even with the quality-of-life additions. Purists also may not appreciate the new balancing introduced in these new remasters. Even so, if you don't have them on a cartridge with an ancient TV to hook them up to or don't want to experience the bonus dungeons added in other versions, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and faithful way to play through some of the best JRPGs ever made.

8/10

Thu 20th Feb 2025

JJtheTexan said:

I had heard the original Final Fantasy II was a bit controversial, because it made several departures from the first game, particularly in its unique jobs system. I am happy to report it's still a very enjoyable game today, particularly in this remake.
Recommended to all JRPG fans! (But I strongly suggest you buy the entire Pixel Remaster collection.)

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