The Complete Story of Final Fantasy II

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  • čas přidán 2. 09. 2022
  • Welcome to the complete story of Final Fantasy II, perhaps the least appreciated title in the entire mainline Final Fantasy series, both by virtue of belonging to the often overlooked first generation of Final Fantasy games and for featuring some infamously divisive levelling mechanics.
    But what about the game’s story? I'm Pétur from Birds of Play and in this video I hope you'll join me as we revisit the complete story of Final Fantasy II. It's going to be a long way from here to hell and back, but I hope you'll be with us every step of the way.
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Komentáře • 81

  • @Arehexes
    @Arehexes Před rokem +22

    Just found this channel, but listening to the voice-over is just honey to the ears.

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +2

      Welcome to the channel! Take all the honey you want!

  • @danielspencer4665
    @danielspencer4665 Před rokem +12

    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

  • @oddposty
    @oddposty Před rokem +17

    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.

  • @eduardomacena3848
    @eduardomacena3848 Před rokem +34

    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!

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +8

      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...

  • @aka.radstatic
    @aka.radstatic Před rokem +34

    CAW! Really love this channel and the cozy FF storytelling.

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +6

      Glad you like it! Working on getting retellings of all the mainline Final Fantasy titles up on the channel!

  • @ridensroom6957
    @ridensroom6957 Před rokem +49

    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.

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +4

      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!

    • @Tenchi3
      @Tenchi3 Před rokem +1

      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.

    • @nicholasnorman4179
      @nicholasnorman4179 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Pixar remasters a little bit bearable

    • @Store_bought_plutonium
      @Store_bought_plutonium Před 7 měsíci

      way with the pixel remaster

  • @ElricSowrd
    @ElricSowrd Před rokem +9

    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.

  • @retrorobbgaming
    @retrorobbgaming Před 10 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @BP-dn9nv
    @BP-dn9nv Před rokem +6

    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.

    • @alloneness6956
      @alloneness6956 Před rokem

      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?

  • @lax398
    @lax398 Před rokem +9

    extremely well made as usual

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem

      Thanks! I think it turned out pretty good!

  • @mixnutz23
    @mixnutz23 Před rokem +6

    Minwu deserved better.
    Josef deserved better.
    Cid deserved better.
    Also Guy speaks beaver

  • @RubbleRamp
    @RubbleRamp Před rokem +3

    Yeah yeah!Love your videos and storytelling. Ty for the upload.

  • @victorrock1997
    @victorrock1997 Před rokem +7

    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 CZcams and plenty of success with your channel in the future! 🙂

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +1

      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!

    • @victorrock1997
      @victorrock1997 Před rokem +1

      @@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!

  • @manwithlongnose2810
    @manwithlongnose2810 Před rokem +5

    This deserves a much better view count, lovely video!

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem

      Everyone! Llisten to the man with the long nose! This time he speaks the truth!

  • @JeronKuxhausen
    @JeronKuxhausen Před 9 měsíci +2

    Loving these you should go over the complete story of Final Fantasy Tactics

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před 9 měsíci

      Definitely on the list! Thanks for watching! Glad you like these videos!

  • @Tenchi3
    @Tenchi3 Před rokem +3

    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😊

  • @Thecommander248
    @Thecommander248 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @b4dg4m3r3
    @b4dg4m3r3 Před rokem +1

    Great video. btw I ❤ your voice!

  • @HollowDomain
    @HollowDomain Před 11 měsíci +4

    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.

  • @johnsimon8457
    @johnsimon8457 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @Crowster12781
    @Crowster12781 Před rokem +4

    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!

  • @kavya1638
    @kavya1638 Před 11 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @LongTran-kp3kz
    @LongTran-kp3kz Před rokem +3

    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.

    • @jimmyrolls37
      @jimmyrolls37 Před 7 měsíci +1

      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

    • @LongTran-kp3kz
      @LongTran-kp3kz Před 7 měsíci

      @@jimmyrolls37
      Right?

  • @dannyleo5787
    @dannyleo5787 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @xvii8693
    @xvii8693 Před rokem +3

    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

  • @watching.learning
    @watching.learning Před 3 měsíci +1

    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.

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před 3 měsíci

      I like this story. Thanks for sharing (and watching)! 😊

  • @ToonsInk.
    @ToonsInk. Před 4 měsíci

    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!

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před 4 měsíci

      Glad we could help! Thanks for watching

  • @9chv9
    @9chv9 Před rokem +4

    Can you do a video of Chrono Cross?

  • @vino.vvveeee
    @vino.vvveeee Před rokem

    pls make a complete story vid for world of final fantasy

  • @marcmarc4776
    @marcmarc4776 Před rokem +3

    Dude, your voice is epic!

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem

      And leaving a comment like this is an epic thing to do! I'm sure the CZcams algorithm loves words like "epic"! Thanks for helping us out!

    • @marcmarc4776
      @marcmarc4776 Před rokem +1

      @@BirdsOfPlay Epic is as epic does!

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem

      That's EPIC!

    • @jonathanaguilar9934
      @jonathanaguilar9934 Před rokem

      He sounds like the narrator that every movie has. It's cool

  • @krimome8933
    @krimome8933 Před rokem +1

    The music is so nostalgic

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +2

      Final Fantasy II has some great music! There just isn't a lot of it since the soundtrack is so short.

    • @mixnutz23
      @mixnutz23 Před rokem

      ​@@BirdsOfPlay your narration while the Rebel's theme is being played on the background adds more depth

  • @thirdplanet4471
    @thirdplanet4471 Před 5 měsíci

    I still can't believe the emperor took over both heaven and hell

  • @DanielCruz-tn5jg
    @DanielCruz-tn5jg Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @margaritamontijo6213
    @margaritamontijo6213 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you cause I don't want to start the game over. I took a month away of the game.

  • @heiss9971
    @heiss9971 Před 6 měsíci

    music at 1:05?

  • @jackieclan815
    @jackieclan815 Před rokem

    Will you work on the complete story for the Tales of Game Series?

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +2

      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.

    • @jackieclan815
      @jackieclan815 Před rokem +1

      @Birds of Play ok great thanks!

  • @thegamergang777
    @thegamergang777 Před rokem

    What was so different about the leveling system ? Sorry not sure if you said in the intro

    • @jimmyrolls37
      @jimmyrolls37 Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @Shad0wThiefVideos
    @Shad0wThiefVideos Před rokem +2

    When is FF3 coming??

  • @elijahwhipple8031
    @elijahwhipple8031 Před rokem +1

    Took me 6 months but I beat this game lol

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +1

      Congratulations! I think it's a game that relatively few Final Fantasy fans have truly experienced.

  • @GreenMan19961
    @GreenMan19961 Před rokem +1

    I played this in my psp before but I didn't finish the game too bad😔

    • @jimmyrolls37
      @jimmyrolls37 Před 7 měsíci

      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

    • @GreenMan19961
      @GreenMan19961 Před 7 měsíci

      @@jimmyrolls37 what's the name of it's unique weapon?

  • @Yerotik
    @Yerotik Před rokem

    Came to recap before every play thru of FF theatrhythm stories lol

  • @Morgil27
    @Morgil27 Před 2 měsíci

    As much as the gameplay in FFII sucks, I do legitimately love the story.

  • @jimmyrolls37
    @jimmyrolls37 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The least appreciated game in the series...and yet possibly my favorite

  • @Razinus
    @Razinus Před rokem +3

    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!😁👍🏻

    • @BirdsOfPlay
      @BirdsOfPlay  Před rokem +3

      The game might have its flaws but its story is undeniably ambitious!

  • @prospero6136
    @prospero6136 Před 3 měsíci +1

    5:13 Hihihi boobie!

  • @davidbronsztejn2028
    @davidbronsztejn2028 Před rokem

    This game is not bad at all, even if I did PSP version not original one. The worst FF is by far 13....

  • @carl4809
    @carl4809 Před rokem

    pr໐๓໐Ş๓ 🌸