The most important game in the series (Final Fantasy II Retrospective)

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Final Fantasy 2 (FF2 or FF2j) is widely regarded as the worst game in the series. In this retrospective video essay, I’ll explain why I believe Final Fantasy 2, in spite of all its flaws, is actually the most important game in the series.

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🎦 My other Final Fantasy retrospectives:
▶ Final Fantasy I - https://youtu.be/2sHG3lSdeLc
▶ Final Fantasy III - https://youtu.be/GksDdhd9N_o
▶ Final Fantasy IV - https://youtu.be/0EvtHD1I0do
▶ Final Fantasy V - https://youtu.be/bnF3JwK1Bss
▶ Final Fantasy VI - https://youtu.be/QPvzaexBHPA

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:18 The gameplay loop
04:55 The story
08:16 The companions
12:18 Ambition
16:25 Progression system
21:17 Hidden pitfalls
23:52 In practice
29:54 Player behavior
34:27 Creation of “Final Fantasy”
37:01 Courage



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