Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition

[finalfantasyxii]

Game Title : Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition
Game Description : The sequel to the surprisingly popular Final Fantasy franchise. It was no doubt the sequel was going to be a success. Now onto another remake of it, the popularity proves more evident. Carrying on a better translation as the GBA version did after experiencing a terrible translation from the PS1 remake.
Number Of Players : 1
Genre : Turn-based RPG (role-playing game)
Retail Price : $29.99
Graphics : 7.5/10
Sound : 7.5/10
Controls : 8.0/10
Gameplay : 7.5/10
Overall : 7.6/10

The graphics aren’t much different from the first one that cam to the PSP, but it’s still the same great effects with an odd “Flashplayer game” type feel here and there. But the llook isn’t terrible as it does boast a nice amount of varied attack spells to look at and appreciate, also I found that the enemy designs were a little better this time around. I’m not sure what else I can say here, but if you want more on my thoughts of the graphics you can check out my “Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition” review because I have basically the same feelings with both titles. I almost forgot, the FMV’s were quite beautiful and a nice addition, he only problem with them is they don’t much the rest of the game what-so-ever. Really basic 2-D graphics to gorgeous 3-D cinematics just doesn’t make much sense to me.

The sound is the same deal as the first one as well, only I must say there some more memorable pieces in this one, but it isn’t enough of an improvement to make me bump the score up. The first three Final Fantasy’s basically had the same scheme when it cam to both sound and music, so I see no reason to explain much more than I did in the first Final Fantasy review I did a few minutes ago.

Another area that doesn’t need much explaining more than the first, but I will summarize in to one sentence (or at least I’ll try). This game really only needs two or three buttons plus a control pad, so it can’t really possibly screw up unless there was some kind of developing malfunction, which clearly is not so.

Now the gameplay changed a bit, adding a customization element. It isn’t anything to large but it does add more strategy than the first Final Fantasy game in the series, so it does make it better in some ways, but can make worse in others. It’s basically the same Final Fantasy gameplay as the first only with a little bit of character development making an appearance, which really does improve the environment of the game and gives it an overall better score of 0.1 higher than I gave the first Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition.

Overall this game is still only in the “decent” range and doesn’t need more praise than that. It’s a solid game for beginners of RPG’s and for other’s who need an RPG to pass time or to last you until the next big game. Mildly recommended.

[Lone_Nite]

that second to last picture isnt from FFII, its from FFI

[finalfantasyxii]

Woops sorry! I was in a hurry. I was getting ready to go see the Simpsons movie and so I was nabbing pictures as fast as possible. I was having a trouble finding pics for it on google (IGN wasn't working very well at the time). Thanks for informing me and I'll get it fixed soon.

*edit* Well I fixed the pic. Hope that's better now.

[YoungBk]

I definitly want both final fantasy games ima hard fan lol but do you think they will continue the story from FFXI im just wonderin

[finalfantasyxii]

I think it's unlikely due to the lack of interest in FF fans, but I've heard rumors and I think they said they are considering it.

To be honest I don't really follow the Final Fantasy XI story that much. It was the down point of the series to me.

[YoungBk]

i never played XI so idk wat to expect but i know i did beat X and i want that to continue that was a great story line,gameplay,to me a master peice lol

[wolf0491]

I might buy the two anniversary games because there only $30 each not 40 or 50

[Lone_Nite]

good review. FFII was mildly amusing but i dont see any reason to buy this for the psp. they should have done what they did with the ps1 remake(origins) and the gba remake(dawn of souls0 and packaged both FF1 and FF2 together, its not like they couldnt fit on one umd and i dont wanna pay $29.99 each, if they're gonna make them seperate they should atleast make each version like $19.99 a piece. this just strikes me as square trying to milk the franchise for as much as possible.

[Chriscyco30]

I never like Final Fantasy 2. I found it too hard.