While yes, in my opinion this is the best version of Final Fantasy II, I cannot recommend this game still. I know that this game has its fans, and I'm happy people can find it enjoyable, but during none of my playthroughs have I ever enjoyed playing Final Fantasy II. The levelling system is good in theory but in my experience it leads to you always being way overpowered and the game has no challenge to its name.

The story is admirable for the time, but now it is just boring. Mayhap this opinion stems from my overexposure through playing the game multiple times, but it is something that keeps me from enjoying the game so I shall still put it here.

I will praise the updated graphics, and general mechanics of this remake, but they do not fix the fundamental issues for me. Best version by far in my opinion, even over the PSP remake. Although, the pixel remasters for the first six final fantasy games are missing bonus content added in later rereleases, so do not expect to spend a lifetime getting ultima weapons for all the characters here! (thank god)

Overall, good remake, if you enjoy Final Fantasy II, definitely grab this. However, if you didn't like the mechanics before, this remake will not fix that for you, and you should not buy it.

While yes, in my opinion this is the best version of Final Fantasy II, I cannot recommend this game still. I know that this game has its fans, and I'm happy people can find it enjoyable, but during none of my playthroughs have I ever enjoyed playing Final Fantasy II. The levelling system is good in theory but in my experience it leads to you always being way overpowered and the game has no challenge to its name. The story is admirable for the time, but now it is just boring. Mayhap this opinion stems from my overexposure through playing the game multiple times, but it is something that keeps me from enjoying the game so I shall still put it here. I will praise the updated graphics, and general mechanics of this remake, but they do not fix the fundamental issues for me. Best version by far in my opinion, even over the PSP remake. Although, the pixel remasters for the first six final fantasy games are missing bonus content added in later rereleases, so do not expect to spend a lifetime getting ultima weapons for all the characters here! (thank god) Overall, good remake, if you enjoy Final Fantasy II, definitely grab this. However, if you didn't like the mechanics before, this remake will not fix that for you, and you should not buy it.