Thursday, June 07, 2007

Final Fantasy II Anniversary

The 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy rolls onwards with the remake re-release of the second game in the fabled adventure series.

When the emperor of Palamecia summons hordes of monsters to help him take over the world, a fledgling rebel force rises up to meet the new threat. They're chopped down like wheat against the thresher. Led by a heroine named Hilda, the remaining rebels escape and hide out in the town of Altair to regroup and plan their next course of action. That's when four refugees from the fallen town of Fynn cross paths with the rebels and are sent on an adventure that takes them throughout the Kingdom.

Played in similar fashion to the original Final Fantasy game, players roam a world that's viewed from overhead and battle monsters in side-viewed action sequences. Just like the original Final Fantasy I 20th Anniversary game, Final Fantasy II may be played entirely in English by selecting the language at the outset of the adventure. A bestiary is available by pressing the "SQUARE" button and an Art Gallery is unlocked after playing the game for a bit. To access the gallery, go to the title screen and choose the "EXTRA" option. The visual quality of the game is sharp and crisp with bright images that'll please the eyes of adventure gaming fans the world. The music is also rich and vibrant with a resonant quality that'll stir one's soul. Or something like that. Sound effects are of the routine variety with jingles, chimes, and discordant rings that indicate various actions.
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