North American players met it as Final Fantasy II, but this 1991 Super Nintendo release is Final Fantasy IV in Japan, renamed because the second and third games had not been released in English. Cecil, a dark knight serving the increasingly brutal kingdom of Baron, starts to doubt his orders, and his journey from soldier to paladin drives a story of betrayals, sacrifices and party members who come and go. Hironobu Sakaguchi directed the project and Nobuo Uematsu wrote the music.
Its biggest contribution to the series was the Active Time Battle system, where enemies keep acting while you choose commands. Each character has a fixed role, such as Rydia's summons, Rosa's white magic and Kain's Jump, which suits the plot-driven structure. The US release was made easier: some abilities and items were cut and certain scenes were toned down. Later versions, including Final Fantasy IV Advance on Game Boy Advance, restore what was removed.
Tips for Final Fantasy II
Healing spells and recovery items damage undead enemies, so Rosa's Cure can double as an attack.
Kain's Jump keeps him off the field for a turn, which lets him avoid incoming attacks.
Lower the battle speed in the configuration menu if the Active Time Battle system feels too fast.
How to Play Final Fantasy II
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What console is Final Fantasy II for?
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What genre is Final Fantasy II?
Final Fantasy II is a rpg game. It was made for the SNES.
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