Final Fantasy II

Final Fantasy II

Released: December 17, 1988
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Nintendo 3DS Wii Family Computer Wii U

Genres:

Role-playing (RPG) Turn-based strategy (TBS) Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Fantasy Sandbox Open world

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

70.1
Based on 58 ratings

Critics Rating

40.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

55.1
Based on 59 ratings

Summary

Final Fantasy II is the second installment in the Final Fantasy series, developed and published by Squaresoft. It was directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, with Yoshitaka Amano designing the characters and Nobuo Uematsu composing the score.

It was notable for being one of the first story-intensive RPGs released for console systems, and introducing many series staples, including chocobos and a character named Cid. Its story is unrelated to the original FINAL FANTASY, and its gameplay is a major departure from the previous title for eliminating the traditional experience-based progression system.

Storyline

The game centers on a conflict by the Palamecian Empire, whose Emperor Mateus is using hellspawn to try to conquer the world. The protagonist, Firion, along with his allies Maria and Guy, join the Wild Rose Rebellion to fight them, and meet many allies along the way to try to stop the Emperor and save the world.

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Involved Companies

Square Enix

Role:
Publisher

Square

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Developer

Square

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Publisher

Keywords

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Alternative Names

Final Fantasy 2 FF2 FFII Fainaru Fantaji II FINAL FANTASY II FINAL FANTASY II: DARK SHADOW OVER PALAKIA

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