Final Fantasy II (FC - Famicom Original Version โ English & Restored Mod) Part 2/2 ๐ก๏ธ๐ก๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ
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Title: Final Fantasy II
Mod Version: 2.2b by Chaos Rush (English translation) and Red Mage Joe (Restored 1.0d version)
Genre: Role-Playing Game โ Turn-Based RPG (Classic JRPG)
View: Overhead View (Exploration) / Side-View (Battle)
Scroll: Free-scroll (Exploration) / Fixed Screen (Turn-based Combat)
๐ก๏ธ Story
In a world once at peace, the Palamecian Emperorโs dark sorcery shattered generations of harmony. His monstrous armies crushed the Rebel Army in Fynn โ๏ธ , forcing four youths Frioniel, Leonhart, Maria, and Guy to flee to Altair. ๐ฐ Hunted relentlessly, their quest to resist tyranny begins.
๐ Gameplay Basics
From the title screen, choose New Game ๐น to name your heroes or Continue โณ to load a save file.
Adjust message speed โ๏ธ in battle using the D-pad.
Interaction relies on the command window ๐ . Press A near NPCs or objects to Talk, ๐ฃ๏ธ Examine, ๐ Learn, ๐ Ask, โand Item ๐ commands.
Keywords in ใ ใ can be Learn and later Ask .
If no command window appears, these options are unavailable.
โ๏ธ Formations & Menus
Press Select ๐ to rearrange rows front for melee, back for safety ๐ฐ . Magic works anywhere.
Press Start ๐น to access:
Items ๐ , Use, rearrange or discard.
Magic ๐ช , Select spells. Multi-target spells weaken.
Equipment ๐ฐ , Change weapons, armor, and two battle-use items. View attack and defense stats.
Status ๐ , Check attributes.
Save ๐พ , Four slots. Only usable on the World Map.
๐ฅ Combat
Screen flashes โ๏ธ , launching a battle.
Commands:
Fight โ๏ธ , Melee attacks reach first two enemy rows.
Magic ๐ช , Cast spells. MP required shown. Select targets. Some affect multiple enemies or allies.
Inventory ๐ฝ , Use items or swap weapons before confirming actions.
Escape ๐โโ๏ธ , May fail.
Battle ends when enemies are defeated or players flee.
๐ Post-Battle Loot
A treasure screen lists new items versus your inventory. Assign to empty slots or swap out unwanted gear. Items left in the Treasure box are permanently lost upon exiting.
โ Exploration & Transportation
Vehicles expand exploration:
Canoe ๐ฃโโ๏ธ , Moves across rivers and lakes. No enemy encounters.
Snowcraft โ๏ธ , Crosses snowy terrain.
Ship โต , 2ร speed on sea. Free docking and paid PoftโPaloom ferry.
Chocobo ๐ฆ , Doubles land speed. Escapes upon dismount.
Airship ๐ฐ , Flies at 4ร walking speed. Lands on flat terrain. Can be chartered one-way in certain pubs.
Always mark landing sites. The ferry service has a single vessel.
๐ฐ Towns & Shops
Each town offers:
Inn ๐ก , Restores HP and MP . Cost based on amount healed.
Weapon or Armor Shops โ๏ธ , Town-specific gear.
Item Shop ๐ , General consumables.
Magic Shop ๐ช , Spell tomes vary by town.
Sanctuary โช , Revives fallen allies.
Pub ๐ท , Gathers information.
Players can sell items at any Weapon, Armor, Item , or Magic Shop.
โ๏ธ Equipment
Weapons and armor fall into categories:
Knives, Maces, Spears, Swords, Axes, Bows. Each has basic, bronze, and mithril variants.
Shields ๐ก๏ธ , Increase evasion rather than raw defense. Helmets, Body Armor, Gloves.
Equipping the right gear is essential for survival.
๐งโโ๏ธ Items & Magic
Essential items:
Potion or Hi-Potion โ๏ธ , Restores HP.
Elixir โจ , Fully replenishes HP and MP.
Phoenix Down ๐๏ธ , Revives allies.
Ether ๐ฎ , Restores MP.
Cottage ๐ก , Acts as an Inn replacement on the World Map.
๐ฎ Magic System:
Black Magic ๐ฅ , Offense. Includes Fire, Thunder, Blizzard. Status effects. Sleep, Blind, Confuse, Poison, Petrify. MP or HP drain. Drain, Aspir. Buffs. Berserk, Haste, Aura. Destruction. Flare, Death.
White Magic ๐ณ๏ธ , Support. Includes healing. Cure, Raise. Purification. Basuna, Esuna. Barriers. Protect, Shell, Blink, Wall. Dispels. Utility. Teleport, Silence, Fear. Divine damage. Holy. Ultimate spell. Ultima.
Magic requires MP. Always carry MP-restoring items. Some spells can only be obtained in dungeons or from enemies.
๐ Character Progression
No fixed classes or XP bars. Growth is based on battle actions.
Strength โ๏ธ , Increases with melee combat.
Agility ๐โโ๏ธ , Rises through dodging.
Stamina ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ , Improves when taking damage.
Intelligence or Spirit ๐ง , Enhanced by casting Black or White Magic.
Magic Power ๐ช , Grows with MP usage.
Weapon Proficiency ๐น , Each weapon levels up separately. Switching categories resets proficiency.
Some stats trade off. For example, increasing Strength may lower Intelligence or Stamina. Early specialization accelerates growth and effectiveness.
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