Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Revisiting the Much Maligned Final Fantasy II

Final Fantasy has always been something of a divisive series, not just in terms of those that like it and those that outright don't, but also within its own fan base. The reason for this is simple: Each new core entry is essentially a reboot, bringing forth a raft of thematic and systematic changes that can just as easily alienate fans of prior releases as much as they can thrill.

And alienating, in particular, did 1988's Final Fantasy II's changes prove to be, seeing it stand all these years later as one of the least divisive entries and for all the wrong reasons. It's forever found languishing at the bottom of folks' lists when it comes to customary discussions on series favourites - even IGN's - with its levelling system a particular sore point for many.

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