Better than the original Final Fantasy but still only for the die hard fans.
User Rating: 8 | Final Fantasy II PSP
Like Final Fantasy for the PSP, Final Fantasy 2 is an enhanced remake of the original NES classic. Most of the content is recycled from Final Fantasy however. Graphics are the same, overall game play is the same, and most of the monsters are the same. There are some major differences though. First is the story. While still VERY generic for a FF game it is still more detailed and thought out than the original game. You follow four friends as they go on a quest to stop an evil emperor. Along the way they make new friends and allies that aid them in there quest. Not the most gripping but for an old school RPG it gets the job done. Another major difference is the leveling system. While you do gain levels and more HP in order to increase your attack power you need to raise your proficiencies in different weapons and items. This means that all characters can be evenly matched in ANY weapon area like swords, axes, or magic staffs. The same leveling system is used for magic as well. This means you may need to run around a lot fighting random battle to raise your levels for whatever weapons or magic you want to use. Systems like this are more common and more balanced in today's gaming world but back then Final Fantasy 2 was criticized for this system. Today however it feels more right at home among other RPGs. You also have different bosses and creatures to fight but overall it's the same as FF. That is not to say it is a bland game. Final Fantasy 2 is still very fun and definitely worth checking out for true Final Fantasy fans!
