Video Game Review: Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition(PSP)

Video Game Review: Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition(PSP)

FanBoy is feeling lazy today so here is a quick review of Final Fantasy II for the PSP!

Like Final Fantasy for the PSP, Final Fantasy II is an enhanced remake of the original NES classic. Most of the content is recycled from Final Fantasy however. Graphics are the same, overall game play is the same, and most of the monsters are the same. There are some major differences though. First is the story. While still VERY generic for a FF game it is still more detailed and thought out than the original game. You follow four friends as they go on a quest to stop an evil emperor. Along the way they make new friends and allies that aid them in there quest. Not the most gripping but for an old school RPG it gets the job done. Another major difference is the leveling system. While you do gain levels and more HP in order to increase your attack power you need to raise your proficiencies in different weapons and items. This means that all characters can be evenly matched in ANY weapon area like swords, axes, or magic staffs. The same leveling system is used for magic as well. This means you may need to run around a lot fighting random battle to raise your levels for whatever weapons or magic you want to use. Systems like this are more common and more balanced in today's gaming world but back then Final Fantasy II was criticized for this system. Today however it feels more right at home among other RPGs. You also have different bosses and creatures to fight but overall it's the same as FF. That is not to say it is a bland game. Final Fantasy II is still very fun and definitely worth checking out for true Final Fantasy fans!

My Score for Final Fantasy II(PSP): 8/10

Better than the original Final Fantasy but still only for the die hard fans or noobs wanting to start at the beginning.

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----FanBoy

Video Game Review: Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition(PSP)

Video Game Review: Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition(PSP)

Wow, two reviews in a row! FanBoy is jammin'! >D Since this day is our first big opening I thought 2 reviews would be a good way to start! :) Here is my review of the original Final Fantasy for the PlayStation Portable!


This is the game that started it all! I never had a chance to play the original Final Fantasy until now and it is one great game! Technically the PSP version is just a straight up port of the Dawn of Souls Edition for the Game Boy Advance but comes with a brand new dungeon called the Labyrinth of Time. Being a remake of the original NES game not much has changed. You still travel across an overworld and dungeons battling various monsters and bosses. Being the original game in the series there are a TON of random encounters. It can get pretty tedious at times but you may get used to it as time goes on. There is also a bar minimum of story here. All we know is that you play as the Four Warriors of Light as they try to save the world from evil. Nothing new or special at all but considering the game it has it's own unique charm. Graphics wise they are the same as the GBA version but were slightly bumped up for the PSP. The graphics are bright and colorful and fit the game well. Being the first Final Fantasy there is also the issue of having trouble of knowing where to go at times. You do have access to an overworld map but even that can barely be any help as there is no way of knowing where new areas are, how to reach them or what to do there in general. Some gamers may need a strategy guide or online walkthroughs for help. Despite these drawbacks there is a ton of stuff to do in the game. Beside the long main quest there are several bonus dungeons to explore, many bonus bosses to fight, and tons of gear, weapons and items to collect. While not as epic as say Final Fantasy 7 the original Final Fantasy is still a great game and the PSP version is a great way to see how one of the greatest gaming franchises ever began!

My score for Final Fantasy(PSP): 8/10

Not as epic or detailed as other Final Fantasy games but it is still an important classic! Well I hope you enjoyed our first video game review! More like this is on the way! :)

---FanBoy