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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.
FINAL FANTASY II is a rpg, jrpg and party-based rpg game
developed and published by Square Enix.
Released on July 28th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 2,646 reviews of which 2,136 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 and above)
- Processor: AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-2105
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics / Intel® HD Graphics 3000
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Nice to have achievements for it but if you want the best experience emulate the PSP version
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After years of hearing every complain under the sun I just went in with the mindset of lets just try it and I was pleasantly surprised how much of this game I liked. I'm sure the pixel remake port addressed a bunch of the technical complains but I'll just give you rundown on things I had in mind which ended up not being an issue. -you don't have to hit yourself to get better, just playing the game as intended is faster and more fun -the story isn't as derivative (using genre tropes doesn't mean its star wars come on now) and has a distinct tone to it that lasts to the end (no randomly cast reviving or things getting better cause magic or something) -the spell grind isn't as bad and honestly if you've played atleast 1 JRPG you already know how to quickly catchup (PR also offers boosts so it could be even faster) -my completion grind (all weapons and all spells to mastery so I can use ultima) took around 2ish hrs and I was strong enough to one shot the final boss, again, the grind is hilariously exaggerated Considering its age, I'm really happy with my playthrough and seeing how many of the franchise's mainstays started here I have a lot of respect and appreciation for this entry.
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Review after playing through the game, which took about 10 hours. This is a remaster of a game from the NES in 1988. This game is worth playing for JRPG and Final Fantasy fans, other folks should give it a pass. It is pretty dated, so for folks looking to get more of a introduction to the series I would point them more toward 6 or 4. In this one they tried some new things out that they ultimately decided not to go forward with, so its an odd entry. I have started this a few times in different versions (and not finished it), and this is without a doubt the best version of this game available. So in Q&A form: - Does this game hold up? Yes, though it is nothing groundbreaking. I think it would fit in with some of the more barebones indie games of today. - Why do you recommend it? For a FF fan its a requirement as one of the full numbered entries in the series. It also has a plot revolving around the 'Wild Rose Rebellion' against the empire, and the plot is alright. These days the story is pretty trope-y, but that may be because this game helped make those tropes. This version of the game features a bunch of quality of life improvements that make the more dated aspects better and helps the game not overstay its welcome. - What QoL changes are you talking about? -- You can turn off encounters so that you can get around faster -- You can 4x your xp and gold gain if you want to -- You can run -- Graphics are greatly improved -- Audio has a modern arranged score that sounds really good -- There is an in-game map of every zone and the overworld that is great. That map keeps up with what chests you have opened where. -- Quicksaves - If you use that stuff isn't that cheating? IMO, they put it in the game so it is there to be used. However, being able to turn off encounters does undermine the difficulty of the game. The structure seems to be built more so that the dungeons are a marathon and the bosses are not as big of a difficulty spike at the end. The only real save points are outside of the dungeons in the overworld, and that's where you can rest. That's a pretty dated design and I didn't feel bad about skipping it. - Why is this worth playing? Really only worth it if you are a final fantasy fan. It does have a unique way to level up based on how much of an action you use. So for example, if you use swords you level up your swords skill. However, this extends to everything. So you have to individually level up all of your spells and your HP. So if you (for example) wear heavy armor on a character most of the game that character will have less HP at the end of the game. Its a little funky and grindy and I can see why they didn't use it after this game.
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Final Fantasy II tells a darker and more dramatic story than its predecessor, focusing on defined characters like Firion, Maria, Guy, and Leon, as well as several temporary allies. The plot explores rebellion, sacrifice, and politics, laying the foundation for the character driven narratives. Instead of traditional levels, the game introduces an experimental system where stats grow based on usage; taking hits increases HP, casting spells improves MP and Intelligence, and using weapons increases proficiency. It offers freedom to shape the party but can feel confusing or unbalanced. Visually, the refined pixel art captures the retro charm with added polish, and the orchestrated soundtrack delivers a melancholic yet powerful atmosphere that fits the tone of the story perfectly.
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Not even that bad of a game, 'nor is it the worst final fantasy of all time. This final fantasy is hated by many primarily because of the "grind" associated with it, and the story. To level up your stats, attributes, and spells, you have to continously use them. It's just like The Elder Scrolls series before The Elder Scrolls series. The reason people hate how it is implemented in this game is because the "grind" is too long. See, there's a running humourous gag with how you level up your HP. The "best" way to level up your HP is to hit yourself in battles supposedly because your HP raises after you lose enough HP in battle. This is without a doubt, the most ineffective way at raising your HP, and anyone that tells you this is setting you up for failure. See, every single enemy in the game has a rank associated with them, including your characters. The most basic entry level enemies have a rank of 1, while the endgame enemies have a max rank of 6 iirc. Think of it as a flat multiplier. If enemy with rank 1 inflicts 100 damage to your character, their HP "exp bar" would increase by 100, meanwhile if a rank 6 enemy did it, it would be 600. Your characters' rank is 2 by the way. So ironically enough, the best way to raise HP and other stats is to just... progress through the game and fight battles as you normally would in any other Final Fantasy game. As for the magic system, even I have to admit, it's pretty "grindy" compared to leveling your stats. You have to cast them atleast 500+ times to raise them to max level. Is this as bad as people are making it out to be? Yes, and no. A feasible level for most spells would be around atleast 4-6, which take roughly around 40-60 casts depending on your enemies. In no way do you "have" to raise "all" the spells a character has to a level above 8 save for Esuna/Basuna/Cure. Additionally, it'd be wise to spread out the spells your party knows instead of relying on one character to have "every" spell you pick up. This will help you save time. The story for this game is pretty "tragic". It was an ambition Final Fantasy at attempting to deliver characters dying in a war torn world. Topics of war are heavy this time around. This is a predecessor to future Final Fantasys that involve war, and their attempt at being serious. It may seem grounded and basic, but it was ambitious for the time. You'll have party members that disappear from time to time, don't give them good gear. Some reviews rated this system negatively because one party members died with their good gear. For the first character that does it, it makes sense to be upset, but at that point there's no "unique" one of a kind items you could have given them to warrant being upset. You DO lose the accumulated XP spent raising them however. For the 2nd character that dies, at this point you should expect that every time a person joins the party they're going to die. Subsequent deaths that involve them disappearing with your great gear are no-one's fault but your own, especially with the game pushing the memo that "even heroes parish in a war torn world". Isn't it common sense in RPGs to "not" give great best in stock one of a kind gear to "guest" characters? As for the missable items, the main one people are missing out is a chest on the ship of the villian faction you enter sometime near the middle of the game. Always open the map whenever you enter a new area and claim every chest that you can, and learn every Key Word you can. Make extra save files in case too. You have 20 plus autosave. Use them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FINAL FANTASY II is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.
No, FINAL FANTASY II is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.
Yes, FINAL FANTASY II received 2,136 positive votes out of a total of 2,646 achieving a rating of 7.79.
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FINAL FANTASY II was developed and published by Square Enix.
Yes, FINAL FANTASY II is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, FINAL FANTASY II is not playable on MacOS.
No, FINAL FANTASY II is not playable on Linux.
FINAL FANTASY II is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for FINAL FANTASY II. Explore additional content available for FINAL FANTASY II on Steam.
No, FINAL FANTASY II does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, FINAL FANTASY II does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, FINAL FANTASY II is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Square Enix
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Square Enix
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28 Jul 2021
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