Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster

July 28, 2021

RPG PC

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 …

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Abdul Saad GamingTrend Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

68.0

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection is a great bundle to introduce new JRPG players to the Final Fantasy series, and provides old fans a nice nostalgic trip. While some issues could be ironed out, the collection provides an enjoyable …"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jul 2021
75.0 /100

"An interesting collection, designed for both fans and new players, which subtly updates the first six Final Fantasy both in the audiovisual and in the playable. While it is true that not all games are equally good, it is a …"

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Antonello Gaeta Everyeye.it Jul 2021
85.0 /100

"Final Fantasy is a saga that has been able to remain on the crest of the wave for 35 years thanks to the countless experiments, not all successful, from the point of view of gameplay."

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Audra Bowling RPG Fan Jul 2021
72.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

69.0

"A quirkily flawed stepping stone in Final Fantasy history."

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Bob Richardson RPG Fan Jul 2021
68.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

64.0

"A game worth admiring or even playing for historical purposes only, Final Fantasy II likely won&s;t compare to most games released today."

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Can Arabacı Oyungezer Online Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Frankly, if you&s;re a player like me who loves the Final Fantasy series, instead of buying the games one by one, I say take the full package and start watching the path of IV – V and VI, one of …"

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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Jul 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Final Fantasy II is probably the first weird experimental game in the franchise. This can be both good, such as the more involved plots and characters, but it can also be bad, such as the weird halfway-there leveling system that …"

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Chris De Hoog CGMagazine Jul 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

93.0

"If you&s;ve never played the series&s; origins, or need an excuse to replay them, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection is the perfect opportunity."

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"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."

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Daniel G. Astarloa GuiltyBit Jul 2021
75.0 /100

"I am more surprised than I expected with the Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster review. Either the original game has aged better than the mass consciousness remembers, or Square Enix has improved its experience enough to become a JRPG more …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters aren&s;t perfect, they&s;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 …"

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Derek Swinhart GameCrate Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a wonderful piece of archival gaming, and an example of how older titles should be ported and collected for future generations. Games are an art form like any other, and while they grow increasingly …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection is the definitive way to enjoy some of the greatest RPGs of all time and experience an essential chapter of gaming history."

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Donald Theriault NintendoWorldReport Jul 2021
65.0 /100

"Said spells still "missed". Thankfully, this didn&s;t happen late enough to be a hard stop on my enjoyment of the game. If you are going to go on the Final Fantasy vision quest, definitely make sure you use the Pixel …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Jul 2021
73.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"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 …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Jul 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"We did not like the distribution method, and in hindsight the price of the package could be a bit high for certain audiences, yet it is difficult to keep the pout at Square Enix and this Pixel Remaster. The efforts …"

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James Paley COGconnected Jul 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"I also recognize that these games are crazy old. I through III are a tough sell for a newcomer. V is a weird outlier with a solid mechanical base. Yet, even with reservations in tow, Final Fantasy IV and VI …"

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Jamie Kirk Impulsegamer Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a lovingly crafted release of the first six Final Fantasy games in one collection. Upgraded graphics, a gorgeous new soundtrack, and several must play games make this an essential item in any RPG fans collection."

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster still dares to be different and stands out with its unique mechanics, and now it looks a bit more stylish."

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Jonathan White Niche Gamer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"I might feel a bit differently had this also contained both the original games (even if in Japanese for titles that didn’t come state-side) as well as these remasters so you could compare and contrast, but as it stands, there’s …"

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Krzysiek Kalwasiński NEOsite Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III are great games that work well even after many years. Pixel Remaster versions are a good way to catch up on these classics, or recall them. Especially since they are more …"

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Lowell Bell Nintendo Life Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

68.0

"These six remasters provide a superb way to experience or re-experience Final Fantasy history. Not all Final Fantasies were created equal, however; some, like Final Fantasy IV and VI, have aged gracefully and remain great narrative-driven adventures, while others might …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Jul 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"However, the 8-bit and 16-bit Final Fantasy trilogies are both genuine masterpieces. These games wove deep, compelling stories that were as thought-provoking and artful as they were entertaining. Back in the day, they were a promise of what video games …"

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Michal Korec SECTOR.sk Jul 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"If you&s;re willing to endure RPG excursion to the roots of the series, you are ready to roll. Get ready for strong retro experience, partially simplified systems but also great accessiblity. The amount of content is staggering (over 100 hours) …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"Thank god for the Pixel Remaster&s;s boosts, then. In this enhanced re-release, you can increase the rate at which your stat gains occur (by up to four times), making the whole process way more tolerable. These additions alone arguably make …"

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Sam Diglett Expansive Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

76.0

"A tricky followup that doesn’t massively stand out in this collection, even though it has tons of historical significance and experiments with mechanics in some unexpected ways."

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Sam Smith Dexerto Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"There’s a lot to love in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters package, while not perfect, each remaster is absolutely going to be considered the best version of each game yet – especially by fans of the series looking to play …"

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Scott White RPG Site Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"The first batch of the Pixel Remaster series of Final Fantasy games are now out, and while in many regards they are good versions of these historic games, some aspects and issues hold them back from being the best ways …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a rare collection where every single game that composes it is great. Watching the evolution of the most important franchise of RPGs by itself make it worth it, but the fact that its made of …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Jul 2021
98.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

70.0

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series is a near-perfect collection of the original six Final Fantasy titles, updated quite well to be played by today&s;s Final Fantasy fans and new players. The smoothed graphics, orchestral arrangements of the beloved original …"

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