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  • July 28, 2021

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster

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.
69%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 2 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 14 reviews

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Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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 …

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 2 reviews
music10 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The remastered visuals and orchestrated soundtracks enhance the charm of the original games, making them beautiful and enjoyable to experience.
  • The collection serves as a great introduction for new JRPG players while providing nostalgia for long-time fans, showcasing essential titles in the Final Fantasy series.
  • Quality-of-life improvements and balancing tweaks make the gameplay feel modern while respecting the legacy of the original titles.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the magic system and leveling systems, feel clunky and dated, which may deter new players.
  • Technical issues, including a lack of display options and poor UI design, detract from the overall experience.
  • Not all games in the collection have aged equally, with some feeling more archaic despite the remastering efforts.
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting the gorgeous new soundtrack and expertly orchestrated arrangements that enhance the overall experience. The soundtracks are described as both nostalgic and modern, complementing the upgraded visuals and gameplay improvements. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, making the remastered titles essential for RPG fans.

    • “Upgraded graphics, a gorgeous new soundtrack, and several must-play games make this an essential item in any RPG fan's collection.”
    • “The soundtracks are lovingly orchestrated and the pixel art is gorgeous, though the latter does lose some detail in the translation.”
    • “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 make these remasters a truly worthy purchase only for those who live and breathe Final Fantasy.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the remastered games have received praise for their upgraded visuals, which blend modern aesthetics with nostalgic 16-bit styles, resulting in clean and crisp imagery. Users appreciate the gorgeous visuals and improved sprite designs, alongside a fantastic new soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some technical issues and the absence of additional content from previous versions have led to mixed feelings about the visual overhaul.

    • “Upgraded graphics, a gorgeous new soundtrack, and several must-play games make this an essential item in any RPG fan's collection.”
    • “Gorgeous visuals and music, balance and convenience improvements, a few extras.”
    • “Even so, if you don't have them on a cartridge with an ancient TV to hook them up to or don't want to experience the bonus dungeons added in other versions, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and faithful way to play through some of the best JRPGs ever made.”
    • “The graphics are clean and crisp, but they lack the depth and detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The overhauled 16-bit style visuals feel outdated and do not hold up against contemporary standards.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is considered strong for its time, building on the original Final Fantasy with notable series staples, though some reviews mention it as modest and somewhat dated, with gameplay elements that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The strong story for the era the game was initially released improves on the original Final Fantasy.”
    • “The lovely music and updated sprite visuals enhance the storytelling experience.”
    • “This game marks the start of some of the series' staples, contributing to its rich narrative.”
    • “Still quite dated gameplay, modest story, needlessly annoying dungeons.”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
    • “Character motivations are often unclear, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is considered somewhat outdated, featuring a modest story and dungeons that many players find unnecessarily frustrating.

    • “The gameplay feels quite dated, with a modest story and needlessly annoying dungeons.”
    • “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating experiences.”
    • “The combat system lacks depth and becomes repetitive very quickly.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often citing a mediocre user interface and cumbersome traversal mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The user interface is mediocre, and the traversal feels tedious.”
    • “Grinding becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
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Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is a role playing game.

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is available on PC.

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster was released on July 28, 2021.

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is a single player game.

Similar games include Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster, FINAL FANTASY II, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake and others.