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Final Fantasy II is a role-playing video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988. It was the second installment of the Final Fantasy series, following the original Final Fantasy released in 1987. The game follows four main characters: Firion, Maria, Guy, and Leon. Together they form a group known as the Light Warriors who set out on an epic quest to save their kingdom from an evil empire.

The game’s story revolves around a conflict between two powerful empires: Palamecia and Fynn. Palamecia is ruled by an evil emperor named Mateus, who seeks to take over the world with his army of monsters. In response, Princess Hilda of Fynn appeals to the Light Warriors for help. The party embarks on a journey across multiple continents in order to gather allies and strength in order to eventually defeat Mateus and his minions. Along their journey, they encounter many towns and dungeons where they can buy new weapons and armor, learn new magic spells, battle monsters, and gain experience points that will allow them to level up their characters’ stats.

Gameplay-wise, Final Fantasy II features several unique mechanics that would become staples of future entries in the series. One such mechanic is the “Active Time Battle” system which allows players to choose commands for their characters during battle sequences without waiting for their turn while enemies continue attacking them; this makes battles more dynamic than traditional turn-based RPGs at the time. Players also have access to various magic spells which can be used both offensively or defensively depending on the situation; these spells are divided into different levels based on how powerful they are with each level costing more MP (magic points).

In addition to its RPG elements, Final Fantasy II also features several mini-games such as Chocobo Racing which allows players to race against other characters using Chocobos (a species of large bird) or Dragonfly Hunting where players must shoot down flying insects with arrows. These mini-games provide a nice break from all of the battling and give players something else to do when taking a break from adventuring around Palamecia or Fynn.

Overall Final Fantasy II is an excellent RPG that still holds up today thanks to its engaging storyline and unique mechanics like Active Time Battle system which make battles more dynamic than traditional turn-based RPGs at the time. While it may not be as well remembered as some other entries in the series due to its age it still remains one of my personal favorites thanks its memorable cast of characters and engaging gameplay that has kept me coming back over 30 years later!