I am currently going through all the pixel remasters as I have never played a single final fantasy game before. These videos are really well made and an awesome way to recap what I just played through, especially since sometimes I focused more on the gameplay and getting all the loot than focusing on the story going on, lol.
For anyone who struggled to get through this game, just get a Warp and Teleport tome and use them all the time. After teleport hits level 10, there’s only about 3 monsters in the game that aren’t OHKO. Other characters just have as melee fighters, the warp and teleport user can learn cure and be a white mage. Makes the game super easy, as the story is pretty awesome probably better than 5 and easily better than 3
It's been a longtime. I never tried to play Final Fantasy II in my life. I think this entry is an misunderstood gem, people probably didn't fully understand it.
Once again, a fantastic intro! This video light up in me the will to play FFII again. It's so unpopular among the fans, but I simply can't place it among the worsts ones... I mean, just look at the leaps in storytelling comparing to the first game... it's HUGE!
Aside from XI this was the last mainline Final Fantasy I played. Haven't developed thoughts on how I would rank it but I feel like there is a lot to love. Might have to do a review...
Glad you like it! I imagine there's a lot of people in the same boat who haven't finished (or even played) Final Fantasy II, so hopefully this video can help fill in some blanks!
I used to ape on a fantasy too as well even though I thought the leveling system was interesting. Pixel remastered fixed all the issues that I had with this game and I was able to come back and beat it as a overpowered beast.
I say the pixel remaster alowing you to level up faster makesxme kinda want to play the older titels vecaus i knew i can skip stuff i end up not enjoying
If I had to pick a Final Fantasy game that needed a remake the most it'd actually be 2. Precisely because it's usually rated so low among fans makes it a perfect candidate. Not only does that mean there's plenty to improve upon but there won't be as many angry fans if they change something.
Yes..I really hope for the remake..it will be an amazing ride in hd FFII has a deep and great story.. and I also hope that maybe they will make a sequel or a spinoff.. can square enix give some attention to this gem?
Brilliant summary! I loved this game so much when I was in my mid teenage years! I used to play it on my iPhone 3G in the remastered Pixelmaster version. Plenty of fun and so many fond memories with it as with the first instalment of the series, namely Final Fantasy I. Final Fantasy II is, in my humble opinion, the best possible sequel to Final Fantasy I and it's definitely worth playing... but, be careful, just as with the first game of the series, it might get very addictive! Have fun and all the best! Last but not least, thank you so much for sharing your great work here on TH-cam and plenty of success with your channel in the future! 🙂
Thanks so much! Our next video is going to be the complete story of Final Fantasy III, just in case you're interested! But yeah, Final Fantasy II is definitely an underrated gem!
@@BirdsOfPlay Wow, amazing! I will definitely watch it when it will come out! I always wanted to play Final Fantasy III as well! Yet another great masterpiece in the series! All the best and have an excellent day! Keep up the good work and plenty of success!
Excellent video, just played through Final Fantasy II for the first time since playing it in my childhood, it’s a dark story… even darker if you get the context from the novelization based on the game.
I played Final Fantasy 1 and 2 on the Gameboy back in the day. I barely remember anything about it, so this was a lot of fun for me. I had really hoped you would explain the complete version, though, where the dead heroes had to fight through heaven to destroy the aspect of the Emperor who had conquered that plain of existence as well. Only with the destruction of both versions of the Emperor could the world be saved. FF2 was definitely the hardest game in the series, imo. The characters who died were vastly under leveled for the dungeon they are thrown into, making that part of the game an endless series of game overs until you could grind them up to usefulness. FF1's fight against Chaos, though, was definitely one of the hardest non-optional bosses in the entire series, though.
I gotta say ever since the pixel remastered came out. I was able to put final fantasy two in the list of games that I beat in the final fantasy series. Final fantasy one, final fantasy 2, final fantasy 4, final fantasy 7, final fantasy 8, final fantasy 10 and ten 2, and final fantasy 14 are all the games are beaten. So far😊
I loved this one even better than the first game. Kinda werid but the concept of leveling system was very unique to me. Many hate it but I find it good. I was way too overpowered when I got the final boss too.
I am here watching this video because I missed the keyword airship before giving the mythril to the blacksmith and it basically locked me out of progression. 5 hours down the drain. So triggered by it because I had to restart. As I restarted I said screw it Ill watch a video about it. So here I am.
A great game with a great story. FF is not always a focus on magic, monsters and gods, they are simply "parts of the bigger picture". FF16 is a nice throwback to this type of story telling.
FF2 is flawed but if you can get a handle on the leveling system it's not terrible... And the story, especially for the time, is ambitious as hell and its great!
I actually liked the leveling system in FF2 and its story wasn't terrible. Personally, I wished more games had a similar, if more enhanced and refined take on it. Plus, there was that neat 'keyword' system that let you learn more about the world when you click the highlighted word/s.
This was my introduction to final fantasy so long ago now. I was barely six when my uncle let me play it then before he devoted his time to the navy. Wanna know whats funny compared to then? This is more than capable to have a sequel if they want now since the franchise has come a very long way.
This was my 5th FF from the main series. I started from 7 to 9 then 1-6. 1&2 is pretty short. I actually liked 2. It destroyed my style of play (levelling up to OP through the game) because I didn't know who's staying and who's dying. I made the effort, then the character just leaves or dies. Fck. I'm glad we actually have a solid paladin through Cecil because I really liked Minwu. I really thought Minwu/Ricard were staying until the end. They had the main character vibe. Story and character development was a big step up from 1.
It's definitely something we would be open to and would like to do, although don't have any concrete plans at the moment! Maybe when we're finished with all the major Final Fantasy games.
No experience points. No classes. No jobs. The more you use a sword, the more effective you are with a sword. The more you cast fire, the more powerful the spell. The more damage you take, the higher your endurance and hp pools grow. It wasn't fine tuned and had issues, but it was ambitious as hell.
Psp version is the best version. The PR does have all the cheats, but the psp version was gorgeous, sounded great, and was the most balanced version without cheats. If only it has the music from PR
There's a lot more story that's implied over what you see on the screen or in text. A neat setting can really do that for an older game. On the other hand, there's no real character progression. I guess you have to wait until FF IV for that.
Wait...WAIT!.....All this was originally on a Nintendo cartridge back in the day? .....woah Thank you for the informative video! Keep up this good work!😁👍🏻
Just found this channel, but listening to the voice-over is just honey to the ears.
Welcome to the channel! Take all the honey you want!
I am currently going through all the pixel remasters as I have never played a single final fantasy game before. These videos are really well made and an awesome way to recap what I just played through, especially since sometimes I focused more on the gameplay and getting all the loot than focusing on the story going on, lol.
I prefer the turn based games only. More plot and nostalgia than worrying about actors and 3d graphics that make you want to slap your momma lol.
CAW! Really love this channel and the cozy FF storytelling.
Glad you like it! Working on getting retellings of all the mainline Final Fantasy titles up on the channel!
For anyone who struggled to get through this game, just get a Warp and Teleport tome and use them all the time. After teleport hits level 10, there’s only about 3 monsters in the game that aren’t OHKO. Other characters just have as melee fighters, the warp and teleport user can learn cure and be a white mage. Makes the game super easy, as the story is pretty awesome probably better than 5 and easily better than 3
It's been a longtime.
I never tried to play Final Fantasy II in my life.
I think this entry is an misunderstood gem, people probably didn't fully understand it.
Once again, a fantastic intro! This video light up in me the will to play FFII again. It's so unpopular among the fans, but I simply can't place it among the worsts ones... I mean, just look at the leaps in storytelling comparing to the first game... it's HUGE!
Aside from XI this was the last mainline Final Fantasy I played. Haven't developed thoughts on how I would rank it but I feel like there is a lot to love. Might have to do a review...
I gave up on ff2 years ago as I hated the levelling up system. This has been perfect for letting me see how the story went.
Glad you like it! I imagine there's a lot of people in the same boat who haven't finished (or even played) Final Fantasy II, so hopefully this video can help fill in some blanks!
I used to ape on a fantasy too as well even though I thought the leveling system was interesting. Pixel remastered fixed all the issues that I had with this game and I was able to come back and beat it as a overpowered beast.
Pixar remasters a little bit bearable
way with the pixel remaster
I say the pixel remaster alowing you to level up faster makesxme kinda want to play the older titels vecaus i knew i can skip stuff i end up not enjoying
If I had to pick a Final Fantasy game that needed a remake the most it'd actually be 2. Precisely because it's usually rated so low among fans makes it a perfect candidate. Not only does that mean there's plenty to improve upon but there won't be as many angry fans if they change something.
Yes..I really hope for the remake..it will be an amazing ride in hd
FFII has a deep and great story..
and I also hope that maybe they will make a sequel or a spinoff.. can square enix give some attention to this gem?
Brilliant summary! I loved this game so much when I was in my mid teenage years! I used to play it on my iPhone 3G in the remastered Pixelmaster version. Plenty of fun and so many fond memories with it as with the first instalment of the series, namely Final Fantasy I. Final Fantasy II is, in my humble opinion, the best possible sequel to Final Fantasy I and it's definitely worth playing... but, be careful, just as with the first game of the series, it might get very addictive! Have fun and all the best! Last but not least, thank you so much for sharing your great work here on TH-cam and plenty of success with your channel in the future! 🙂
Thanks so much! Our next video is going to be the complete story of Final Fantasy III, just in case you're interested! But yeah, Final Fantasy II is definitely an underrated gem!
@@BirdsOfPlay Wow, amazing! I will definitely watch it when it will come out! I always wanted to play Final Fantasy III as well! Yet another great masterpiece in the series! All the best and have an excellent day! Keep up the good work and plenty of success!
Excellent video, just played through Final Fantasy II for the first time since playing it in my childhood, it’s a dark story… even darker if you get the context from the novelization based on the game.
extremely well made as usual
Thanks! I think it turned out pretty good!
This deserves a much better view count, lovely video!
Everyone! Llisten to the man with the long nose! This time he speaks the truth!
Yeah yeah!Love your videos and storytelling. Ty for the upload.
I played Final Fantasy 1 and 2 on the Gameboy back in the day. I barely remember anything about it, so this was a lot of fun for me.
I had really hoped you would explain the complete version, though, where the dead heroes had to fight through heaven to destroy the aspect of the Emperor who had conquered that plain of existence as well.
Only with the destruction of both versions of the Emperor could the world be saved.
FF2 was definitely the hardest game in the series, imo. The characters who died were vastly under leveled for the dungeon they are thrown into, making that part of the game an endless series of game overs until you could grind them up to usefulness.
FF1's fight against Chaos, though, was definitely one of the hardest non-optional bosses in the entire series, though.
Loving these you should go over the complete story of Final Fantasy Tactics
Definitely on the list! Thanks for watching! Glad you like these videos!
Minwu deserved better.
Josef deserved better.
Cid deserved better.
Also Guy speaks beaver
I gotta say ever since the pixel remastered came out. I was able to put final fantasy two in the list of games that I beat in the final fantasy series. Final fantasy one, final fantasy 2, final fantasy 4, final fantasy 7, final fantasy 8, final fantasy 10 and ten 2, and final fantasy 14 are all the games are beaten. So far😊
Love it! Keep going!
Got back to playing ff2 after a while, and my memory was a bit hazy on the story. Thank you so much for this recap!
Glad we could help! Thanks for watching
I loved this one even better than the first game. Kinda werid but the concept of leveling system was very unique to me. Many hate it but I find it good. I was way too overpowered when I got the final boss too.
Great video. btw I ❤ your voice!
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Dude, your voice is epic!
And leaving a comment like this is an epic thing to do! I'm sure the TH-cam algorithm loves words like "epic"! Thanks for helping us out!
@@BirdsOfPlay Epic is as epic does!
That's EPIC!
He sounds like the narrator that every movie has. It's cool
I am here watching this video because I missed the keyword airship before giving the mythril to the blacksmith and it basically locked me out of progression. 5 hours down the drain. So triggered by it because I had to restart. As I restarted I said screw it Ill watch a video about it. So here I am.
A great game with a great story. FF is not always a focus on magic, monsters and gods, they are simply "parts of the bigger picture". FF16 is a nice throwback to this type of story telling.
FF2 is flawed but if you can get a handle on the leveling system it's not terrible...
And the story, especially for the time, is ambitious as hell and its great!
Agreed!
I actually liked the leveling system in FF2 and its story wasn't terrible. Personally, I wished more games had a similar, if more enhanced and refined take on it.
Plus, there was that neat 'keyword' system that let you learn more about the world when you click the highlighted word/s.
I would love to see an actual expanded remake of the game. Modern, buy with the same fundamentals. Same way of leveling, in concept at least
@@jimmyrolls37
Right?
The saga series have a similar leveling system. Romancing saga 2 just got an amazing remake that's getting plenty of praise
The music is so nostalgic
Final Fantasy II has some great music! There just isn't a lot of it since the soundtrack is so short.
@@BirdsOfPlay your narration while the Rebel's theme is being played on the background adds more depth
Great video.
H o w is this shorter than the plot in FF1?
Can you do a video of Chrono Cross?
This was my introduction to final fantasy so long ago now. I was barely six when my uncle let me play it then before he devoted his time to the navy. Wanna know whats funny compared to then? This is more than capable to have a sequel if they want now since the franchise has come a very long way.
I still can't believe the emperor took over both heaven and hell
I enjoyed the game very much tbh lol I think ff5 is the most underrated. Every other had a remake except 5 and 6 but 6 gets more talk than 5
pls make a complete story vid for world of final fantasy
So this is basically Star Wars with some of the stuff mixed around and some name changes.
Thank you cause I don't want to start the game over. I took a month away of the game.
Glad to be of help!
This was my 5th FF from the main series. I started from 7 to 9 then 1-6. 1&2 is pretty short. I actually liked 2. It destroyed my style of play (levelling up to OP through the game) because I didn't know who's staying and who's dying. I made the effort, then the character just leaves or dies. Fck. I'm glad we actually have a solid paladin through Cecil because I really liked Minwu. I really thought Minwu/Ricard were staying until the end. They had the main character vibe. Story and character development was a big step up from 1.
I like this story. Thanks for sharing (and watching)! 😊
music at 1:05?
it's funny i only ever played first three final fantasy on mobile when i was a kid
The least appreciated game in the series...and yet possibly my favorite
Will you work on the complete story for the Tales of Game Series?
It's definitely something we would be open to and would like to do, although don't have any concrete plans at the moment! Maybe when we're finished with all the major Final Fantasy games.
@Birds of Play ok great thanks!
What was so different about the leveling system ? Sorry not sure if you said in the intro
No experience points. No classes. No jobs. The more you use a sword, the more effective you are with a sword. The more you cast fire, the more powerful the spell. The more damage you take, the higher your endurance and hp pools grow. It wasn't fine tuned and had issues, but it was ambitious as hell.
Took me 6 months but I beat this game lol
Congratulations! I think it's a game that relatively few Final Fantasy fans have truly experienced.
5:13 Hihihi boobie!
I played this in my psp before but I didn't finish the game too bad😔
Psp version is the best version. The PR does have all the cheats, but the psp version was gorgeous, sounded great, and was the most balanced version without cheats. If only it has the music from PR
@@jimmyrolls37 what's the name of it's unique weapon?
When is FF3 coming??
Came to recap before every play thru of FF theatrhythm stories lol
There's a lot more story that's implied over what you see on the screen or in text. A neat setting can really do that for an older game. On the other hand, there's no real character progression. I guess you have to wait until FF IV for that.
As much as the gameplay in FFII sucks, I do legitimately love the story.
Wait...WAIT!.....All this was originally on a Nintendo cartridge back in the day? .....woah
Thank you for the informative video! Keep up this good work!😁👍🏻
The game might have its flaws but its story is undeniably ambitious!
This game is not bad at all, even if I did PSP version not original one. The worst FF is by far 13....
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