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Final Fantasy II
The original Final Fantasy II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Details
- Released
- July 28, 2021
- Also known as
- FFII:PR · FF2:PR
- Developer
- Tose, Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Platforms
- PC · PS4 · Switch · Xbox Series X|S
- Subscriptions
- Xbox Game Pass
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Final Fantasy II Reviews
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Reviewing a new Final Fantasy game is tough. Final Fantasy 16 bears the weight of expectation, a burden that comes with the territory of its iconic name. Each loosely associated entry redefines what it means to be a Final Fantasy, and every fan has a checklist of what aspects of the series need to come together to make the perfect experience. So, can it live up to the titans that came before it while carving out a distinct identity of its own?
Final Fantasy II is indeed one of the odder entries in the main canon. The proficiency system can seriously frustrate, as you are actually punished for trying new things rather than sticking to set patterns. But this lengthy adventure certainly has a better narrative than the original Final Fantasy. I recommend Final Fantasy II primarily to existing fans that will enjoy seeing one of their favorites all dressed up and looking good on the iPhone. Newcomers are likely to be put off by the slower pace and proficiency system.
The updated graphics are pretty, but the chaotic leveling system and aged gameplay don't hold up very well.
I've been a Final Fantasy lover for quite sometime, I finished all the main games plus Final Fantasy Tactics, some I liked more then others, loved the 8 and loved the 10. I preordered FF13 as soon as I could and I started playing it from day one.