Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster

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  • Summary: The second game in the series introduces a new world, new characters and something that would become a trademark of the series: innovation.

    The story focuses on the conflict between the hostile Empire of Palamecia and the rebel resistance. A small group of heroes is all that stands between    The second game in the series introduces a new world, new characters and something that would become a trademark of the series: innovation.

    The story focuses on the conflict between the hostile Empire of Palamecia and the rebel resistance. A small group of heroes is all that stands between the world and ruin.

    FINAL FANTASY II demonstrates the developers' willingness to push their boundaries and try new things. For example, rather than sticking to the predictable, the game features a proficiency system in which characters skill with weapons and abilities increase the more they used them.

    Fun fact: this is the FINAL FANTASY game that introduced the world to chocobos! Now that's a legacy.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Gamer Escape
    Aug 5, 2021
    90
    The biggest impediment to recommending these games to others is just the fact that, well… in many ways they are slight things. None of these games are terribly long if you know what you’re doing, nor are they tremendously difficult. The stories are not super compelling on their own. They are little games in a way, and they are definitely aged. But if you loved these games before, these remasters are perfect for what they’re trying to do. They’re charming. They feel like a sudden rush of nostalgia not because they’re exactly the games you remember, but the rare form of remaster that does add some stuff on top while still preserving all of the spirit and intent perfectly. And if you’ve never played these games but want to understand why people loved them so much, these are the perfect way to try them out.
  2. CGMagazine
    Jul 29, 2021
    85
    The first three Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters deftly walk the line between old and new, but might not convert anyone without the stomach for old JRPGs.
  3. GamingTrend
    Nov 17, 2021
    80
    While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters aren’t perfect, they’re certainly the best and most convenient ways to play these classic games. The soundtracks are lovingly orchestrated and the pixel art is gorgeous, though the latter does lose some detail in the translation. Each game feels great to play, but I do wish extra content from previous releases or remakes had been included.
  4. Wccftech
    Aug 9, 2021
    73
    The first three Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are a somewhat solid remastering effort that could have been so much better with a few tweaks. While the amazing rearranged soundtracks sound great and the balancing tweaks make the three games still feel great to play, the divisive overhauled visuals reminiscent of the 16-bit entries, technical issues like the lack of a V-Sync toggle and display settings not saving and lack of additional content found in prior remakes make these remasters a truly worthy purchase only for those who live and breathe Final Fantasy.
  5. RPG Fan
    Jul 29, 2021
    72
    As it stands, if you’re a FF series completionist like myself, this is easily the version of FFII I’d recommend given what it offers and the fact that it doesn’t potentially overstay its welcome since it doesn’t have the extra dungeons found in other ports, but I can’t say I’ll be replaying Final Fantasy II either.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Jul 29, 2021
    70
    Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is a great way to experience one of the less talked about Final Fantasy games, even if it is one of the weaker titles in the franchise. Final Fantasy II seems to suffer from a bit of middle child syndrome. In some ways it does improve on its predecessor, but while it’s clearly the more advanced game, part of the original’s charm was in its simplicity. Final Fantasy II’s advancements seem to hint at how great the series will become instead of simply being great itself. Playing Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster for the review was a great time and it’s recommended as a must-play for any Final Fantasy fan, but part of that is based on getting a historical perspective on how Final Fantasy has evolved. The innovative approaches to the game mechanics have resulted in a experience that’s oftentimes a tedious grind despite everything else positive that can be said.
  7. Siliconera
    Jul 30, 2021
    70
    There’s a lot to like about Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster. It was an entry that dared to be different. Even now, when you look at the series as a whole, it stands out. And with this version, it looks good, runs rather well, and is pretty widely accessible. The as-is font situation isn’t great, but the rest of the game is quite pretty and fun to play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. wangzaiyi
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    good job, 10 for A PC exclusive game.
    for some extremist, please also vote 0 to those Only on PlayStation.
  2. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play ti this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this second game in the series.
  4. TheMathKing
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    One of the best early Final Fantasy games, with a fun level up system, lots of party configuration (before elder scrolls did it) and a decentOne of the best early Final Fantasy games, with a fun level up system, lots of party configuration (before elder scrolls did it) and a decent plot. The music is insanely good in this remaster. This is essential.… Expand
  5. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    The most underappreciated Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II's character progression took a relatively drastic departure from both its directThe most underappreciated Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II's character progression took a relatively drastic departure from both its direct predecessor, and what would become the norm for the franchise moving forward. While the results are a bit hit or miss, Final Fantasy II does feature the most elaborate story and characters in the original NES trilogy, which is more than enough to keep you invested.… Expand
  6. laurad
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é divertido e faz jus ao estilo de rpg antigo. Graficamente é bem bonito para a época. Uma pena o sistema de upgrade ser muito maçante, mas isso é compensado com a história, que por mais que não seja boa, é uma boa tentativa para a época.… Expand
  7. popohead
    Dec 14, 2021
    0
    Please bring the Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster to Switch so that I can change this review score from a 0 to a 5.
  8. Kaijin57
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    Please bring this and other pixel remasters to the Switch. I buy consoles to play games. Since we haven't been given a venue to expressPlease bring this and other pixel remasters to the Switch. I buy consoles to play games. Since we haven't been given a venue to express interest, this is how we can express interest.… Expand

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