The ULTIMATE Recap of Final Fantasy II (RECAPitation)

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  • @coralianblue2040
    @coralianblue2040 7 років тому +170

    Final Fantasy Summary
    FF I: Restore the orbs and fight a villian
    FF II: Stop an evil empire

    • @bogymanthedark
      @bogymanthedark 7 років тому +25

      Coralianblue20 FF iii: talk to crystals and stop a flood of darkness

  • @duelverse8410
    @duelverse8410 8 років тому +75

    the emperor actually killed the devil in final fantasy II that's why is referred to as the Emperor of hell

  • @Leddy353
    @Leddy353 8 років тому +121

    i have to say these RECAPitation videos are so much fun to watch and i think you do an amazing job at them. Keep up the fantastic work.

    • @ewokrothaar8434
      @ewokrothaar8434 7 років тому +2

      +Justin Ledfoot
      for me they are better than the actual games.

    • @NoOne-zx3dk
      @NoOne-zx3dk 6 років тому

      Ewok Rothaar
      It saves me time to actually play some of the games that I never touched if you ask me :)

    • @mikeharris6429
      @mikeharris6429 6 років тому

      No One you gotta find a emulator for 6. It still holds up as one of the best games ever.

  • @EratoTiaTuatha
    @EratoTiaTuatha 8 років тому +109

    "IT TURNS OUT GUY SPEAKS BEAVER" only in JRPG, my friends :D

    • @iamcharizard5468
      @iamcharizard5468 7 років тому +6

      Potential adult humor? :P

    • @EratoTiaTuatha
      @EratoTiaTuatha 7 років тому +3

      IAmCharizard lol I was kind of waiting for that comment to happen xD

    • @Mrpomarcus
      @Mrpomarcus 6 років тому +2

      this is like the most epic twist in the 80's gameing

    • @dragonusa
      @dragonusa Рік тому

      Phrasing

  • @ZealSeraph
    @ZealSeraph 8 років тому +93

    FF2 is such an underrated game. Its story, as simple as it is, deserves to be told, and I'm glad there are videos like this that do just that.

    • @fredericodargel7391
      @fredericodargel7391 7 років тому +18

      ZealSeraph I kinda agree with you about the game. History is nice, always have something going on with the world, rebellion and stuff, you can interact with other npcs by keywords and items, but...
      All the training you need to do specially when learning new spell is awful.

    • @user-fy3oy4vo9m
      @user-fy3oy4vo9m 6 років тому +6

      It's star wars.

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 4 роки тому +2

      I agree I actually like FF2 more than 1,3,13 and even 15.

    • @muadz6629
      @muadz6629 3 роки тому

      @@user-fy3oy4vo9m the story is basically A New Hope

  • @omerozel4716
    @omerozel4716 7 років тому +37

    The book explains that guy was raised by creatures before he was found by other humans. That's why he can speak animal languages

  • @OniBlackMage
    @OniBlackMage  10 років тому +53

    Review this game that was the start of a long list of Final Fantasy staples: Chocobos, Cid, and party member death! #finalfantasy

    • @platano214
      @platano214 9 років тому +4

      Also Mini and Toad!!!

    • @iftekharahmed6799
      @iftekharahmed6799 8 років тому +1

      +Oni Black Mage In the PSP version, you also have a battle with The Emperor in his Angel form.

    • @dmelj
      @dmelj 7 років тому +1

      Can you please (Explain WHAT IS) or (RECAPitate) the (Final Fantasy Dissidia) series?

    • @ogusaiyan8172
      @ogusaiyan8172 7 років тому +1

      and the monsters bomb and malboro

  • @HaxHaunter
    @HaxHaunter 7 років тому +63

    this story has more deaths than Hamlet lol
    jeez, even at the start of the game you die. Minwu dies, Cid dies, Ricard dies, Josef dies, the king dies, even the emperor himself died lol

    • @streetough
      @streetough 7 років тому +23

      Yet people act like Aeris/Aerith was the first to die in a Final Fantasy....

    • @locke103
      @locke103 6 років тому +9

      to be fair, FF7 is where it all went mainstream. growing up, i remember when RPG's were a rather niche genre.

    • @LolDongs69
      @LolDongs69 6 років тому +15

      Aerith was also a lot more developed as a character by the point of her death, adding to the significance. This game was just a "Oh look, my latest temporary companion died again. Wonder who's the replacement now?" loop.

    • @streetough
      @streetough 6 років тому +10

      Tei Sure, I agree. I think it was a more significant death than the ones in this game. (Though I took the death in FFV pretty hard. Lol)
      However;
      My issue is there's people that think Aerith was the FIRST death in a Final Fantasy game, which is false. It wouldn't grind my gears if it were only regular people but I've read reviews from actual websites and a magazine (one) that stated it was an important moment because it was the first death of a party member in Final Fantasy. As a longtime fan, that was blasphemous. Lol

    • @LolDongs69
      @LolDongs69 6 років тому +2

      I did start on ff7, fell in love with the franchise from there and went back to replay the translated japanese roms of the earlier games when I had a PC. So order of playing may have added more significant to Aerith for me personally.
      But yeah, she totally wasn't the first death in the franchise regardless of how much focus/importance the game put on it. People who haven't played, or even know about, a franchise shouldn't be pretending to be experts on it I definitely agree with you there! I haven't read those reviews, or i'd of raged out in their comments and lost a lot of respect for their editors.

  • @htmlelf
    @htmlelf 8 років тому +112

    Holy shit man a lot of people die in this one. XD

    • @CardCaptorDeadpool
      @CardCaptorDeadpool 4 роки тому +8

      love the PSP port has a second story showing what all the dead characters get up to.

    • @virtualemerald3401
      @virtualemerald3401 3 роки тому +3

      @@CardCaptorDeadpool The GBA version also had that

  • @MariaL-ru9ro
    @MariaL-ru9ro 4 роки тому +4

    I am a fan mr. Onimage. I listen to your videos while working and most of the games that you do a recapitation are my kind of games. Please keep it up. I know gamers like us will always find their way to your videos and appreciate your efforts ♡

  • @bigbrotheriscoming
    @bigbrotheriscoming 8 років тому +12

    I remember the black and white masks took me forever to get. The dungeons were confusingly maze-like and incredibly long (in terms of number of random encounters). Or maybe it's just me.

  • @danielramsey6141
    @danielramsey6141 7 років тому +27

    The first two game stories aren't anything to write home about. But FF2 does a really great job at setting up conflicts since the story is focused on the battles that span the continents. I just wish we saw more of Emperor Palamecia. He only had two or three scenes in this game, and it kinda hurts his oppressive stature as this evil figure who desires nothing but ruling the world.

  • @tonpokatsu0013
    @tonpokatsu0013 4 роки тому +16

    This story is far more complicated than the first, i have a hard time catching up but overall still amazing

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 4 роки тому +2

      I remembered the story perfectly.
      Perhaps you just don't have a strong memory.

    • @Wil-vd2mc
      @Wil-vd2mc 3 роки тому +5

      @@gavinlucas9761 This person doesn't deserve such a harsh reply.
      Perhaps you can just be a little nicer.

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 3 роки тому +1

      @@Wil-vd2mc your right, sorry, this comment was over a year ago and my aditude has changed a lot since then so I'm trying my best not to come off too harsh.

    • @Wil-vd2mc
      @Wil-vd2mc 3 роки тому +2

      @@gavinlucas9761 It's okay, we're not all perfect, but I'm proud of your progress and I encourage you as well. Stay strong 🔥

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 3 роки тому +1

      @@Wil-vd2mc yeah I'm currently replaying these games. and I'm in the 7th one right now.
      And FF II, I think is a really underrated game in the series.

  • @inconspicuousibn8820
    @inconspicuousibn8820 3 роки тому +1

    10:50
    The Hilda they rescued from the Warship was a WHAT?

  • @skuli5526
    @skuli5526 4 роки тому +3

    Underrated masterpiece.

  • @Kairi091
    @Kairi091 5 років тому +2

    What a story!!! Good work, man. I wanna go back and play this game now :)

  • @DGneoseeker1
    @DGneoseeker1 7 років тому +12

    Wait what.
    I thought you had to use the four dead guys to kill the Emperor in heaven too? Was that only in a remake?

    • @B-Man-69
      @B-Man-69 7 років тому +8

      DGneoseeker1 that's the soul of rebirth. Its like extra content available only for later remakes

  • @theamazingmangoman9456
    @theamazingmangoman9456 8 років тому +10

    Hey, I'm not sure if you're gonna see this, nor am I sure if you're gonna reply, but are you thinking of doing Final Fantasy II: Soul of Rebirth?

    • @OniBlackMage
      @OniBlackMage  8 років тому +6

      +Swagtastic Vladimir Putin Hm, I might. It wouldn't be long, that's for sure.

  • @AkibaMomoro
    @AkibaMomoro Рік тому +1

    This deserves a revisit(ation?) With the pixel remasters!

  • @ekings2119
    @ekings2119 7 років тому +2

    This was great! Thanks for making this vid!

  • @mikeharris6429
    @mikeharris6429 6 років тому +1

    Just found your channel and I really am enjoying your content.

  • @yungcruz6562
    @yungcruz6562 9 років тому +2

    idk what it is but i love this music more than any other ff

    • @rvfiasco
      @rvfiasco 3 роки тому

      Check out Symphonic Suite if you haven't already. You'll be happy.

  • @krazykick
    @krazykick 3 роки тому +2

    15:26 sounds like Pokemon music

  • @WindowOfFantasy
    @WindowOfFantasy 8 років тому +2

    thanks for this review! its so helpful

  • @CatatonicComplex
    @CatatonicComplex 6 років тому +1

    To be fair, "crushed under the might of Ultima" (around the 15:25 mark), I believe the original version of FF2 has a bug purposely put in it as sort of a gag that made Ultima an overall underwhelming and weak spell compared to the remakes (where said bug was removed).

  • @chubbycatfish4573
    @chubbycatfish4573 4 роки тому +3

    Once I got used to it, I really enjoyed the leveling system in FF2.

    • @SpoonyBard88
      @SpoonyBard88 3 роки тому

      Do you also like Vaseline on toast?

  • @W1001766
    @W1001766 4 роки тому +4

    The gaming experience wasn’t good.
    But! The story is amazing

  • @lionelsamyn6960
    @lionelsamyn6960 7 років тому +2

    I just bought the online version of final fantasy XIV a realm reborn and finished also XII and now I am Busy with X before I start with XIII, XIII-2, Lightning returns and so on to XV.and however the critcs, for me it always was a new challenge full of surprises. I still lok for Final Fantasy- cerberus

  • @joshuana5132
    @joshuana5132 7 років тому

    Very nice. Will you recap the one game that's a sequel to this, showing the opposition to the emperor's light side? Forgot its name...

  • @ValentinesEve1996
    @ValentinesEve1996 6 годин тому

    5:04 This pre-dates “You spoony bard”

  • @C-Murph
    @C-Murph 7 років тому +22

    Guy speaks Beaver. lul

  • @AncapOtaku
    @AncapOtaku 7 років тому +3

    one of the first final fantasy games I played

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 4 роки тому +1

      It's a good game.

    • @AncapOtaku
      @AncapOtaku 4 роки тому +1

      @@gavinlucas9761 I can't remember the precise order but the first three final fantasy games I ever played was six two and one I don't know if I can remember the precise order I played them in tho.

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 4 роки тому +1

      @@AncapOtaku fair enough, I actually like this more than 1, and I'm playing it again.

    • @AncapOtaku
      @AncapOtaku 4 роки тому +1

      @@gavinlucas9761 i liked the first one alittle more then the second

    • @gavinlucas9761
      @gavinlucas9761 4 роки тому +1

      @@AncapOtaku That's easy to see why, I think personally I liked the 2nd since It had a bit more character and story.
      Pluss It also has the Chocobo and Cid introduce.
      and I also like the state growth since I'm haft way though and Guy hits enemies at 3500 Damage...with his fists.

  • @5Richyomega
    @5Richyomega 4 роки тому

    I really love your content. Keep going please!!!!!

  • @MAZZ0Murder
    @MAZZ0Murder 7 років тому +1

    The advanced remake makes leveling up/ getting stronger easier... So I trained a lot where some of the easy bosses are just common enemies elsewhere and it was easy.
    I guess some people had max stats before reaching the Emperor (first fight) though ^^;
    I do like the additional game to explain what becomes of the fallen heroes though :D
    I also see a lot of influence or callbacks in the classic games that are found in the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius :P

  • @makhyusnimakhyusni401
    @makhyusnimakhyusni401 4 роки тому +4

    Man if this game gained 3d remake it Will become darker ff

  • @josealejandrosotodonoso
    @josealejandrosotodonoso 6 років тому

    Awsome video but can you do a small recap of the final fantsy 2 dawn of souls and the side story soul of rebirth

  • @mastadev
    @mastadev 6 років тому

    This was perfect. Thanks

  • @bzking24
    @bzking24 4 роки тому +1

    I like the way you say Firion lol.
    Firi *on*
    Firi *off*

  • @desertedstream
    @desertedstream 7 років тому +3

    Dark Knight... Black Mask... Is it just me or is there a batman theme here?

  • @Inogat
    @Inogat 5 років тому

    I see a pattern between the two games, let's watch more and see if it keeps going

  • @alloneness6956
    @alloneness6956 4 роки тому +2

    But Leon never explain why he joined the empire? And then he suddenly on side with Fynn. What was his motive? That was a black part in this story. To be the ruler of the world?. I still don't get it. Overall this game is superb and I had a good time playing it.

  • @peachesfry4509
    @peachesfry4509 9 років тому

    I just started playing this. Really good. But like the insight

  • @jeromealday614
    @jeromealday614 5 років тому

    I played the TES series. It was inspired by FFII level system.

  • @JuseJamez
    @JuseJamez 6 років тому

    this will be my next one to play. I missed some FFs because of the japan release only ones.

  • @finnTheConquest
    @finnTheConquest 6 років тому

    In the end, there are 4 people image, should be Minwu Josef Richard and Scott , not cid
    Because Soul of reborn

  • @DumDumDoggo
    @DumDumDoggo 8 років тому +2

    Were the kid twins and old wizard dude not in the original game? because I played the psp version.

    • @OniBlackMage
      @OniBlackMage  8 років тому +7

      +LucarioForm You're thinking Palom/Porom, and Tellah in the American release FF2, which was actually FF4.

    • @DumDumDoggo
      @DumDumDoggo 8 років тому

      +Oni Black Mage oh my bad x.x I haven't played these games since I was in middle school so I forgot haha. Thanks for the quick reply!

    • @Eisenkette
      @Eisenkette 7 років тому

      LucarioForm I'm the true one :D

  • @coldramentpm1013
    @coldramentpm1013 Місяць тому

    these videos are so cozy

  • @TyralBipath
    @TyralBipath 3 роки тому +1

    Why does this remind me so much of Star Wars?

  • @Enmanuels2012
    @Enmanuels2012 7 років тому

    don't forget that afther de death of shin, he goes to defeat emperor by himself in the afther life, that's in the psp version

  • @theemann7981
    @theemann7981 6 років тому

    6:45
    Vietery!

  • @KUWAMOCO
    @KUWAMOCO 7 років тому +1

    Imma learn how to speak Beaver now.

  • @danfortuna1984
    @danfortuna1984 4 роки тому

    i have the psp verison of this game you think it's worth a playthrough?

  • @justuswhite924
    @justuswhite924 9 років тому

    Do you plan on making a RECAPitation for Final Fantasy XI, or should I try to do that myself?

    • @OniBlackMage
      @OniBlackMage  9 років тому +5

      +Justus White Unfortunately, I have no intention of playing the MMO games, so I'll be skipping those.

    • @justuswhite924
      @justuswhite924 9 років тому +1

      +Oni Black Mage Okay, then I'll do it, despite the fact that I have no access to the game whatsoever. I'm sure UA-cam footage is all I need.

    • @iamcharizard5468
      @iamcharizard5468 7 років тому +1

      I'm guessing this was a lot more difficult than you had anticipated? lol

    • @justuswhite924
      @justuswhite924 7 років тому +1

      IAmCharizard What was a lot more difficult? Here, let me look at.......oh, did I say I'd do that? Yeah, no. I never even started. Why didn't I delete that comment yet?

    • @iamcharizard5468
      @iamcharizard5468 7 років тому

      Justus White hahaha yeah I just checked your page to look for it and noticed you hadn't made it yet :P

  • @АртёмДубравин-ы6у
    @АртёмДубравин-ы6у 4 роки тому +2

    Lol. It's so weird that the 2nd installment had a more RPG-like at least somewhat multi-choice dialogue system, and like even part 15 doesn't.

  • @CatatonicComplex
    @CatatonicComplex 6 років тому +7

    FF2's plot >> its successor FF3

    • @cookiesontoast9981
      @cookiesontoast9981 6 років тому +4

      CatatonicComplex Levelling system in every FF game ever apart from 2 >>>>> FF2's levelling system.

    • @chubbycatfish4573
      @chubbycatfish4573 4 роки тому +2

      I liked the leveling system in FF2.

    • @rosemarydwitasari4693
      @rosemarydwitasari4693 4 роки тому

      @@chubbycatfish4573 FF2 leveling system = SaGa leveling system

    • @ephemeral5298
      @ephemeral5298 4 роки тому

      @@rosemarydwitasari4693 pretty much lol. not actually that bad tbh. its chill

  • @horricule451
    @horricule451 5 років тому

    I get that the battle mechanics and level design suck, but I mean, I kinda like the game. The story is surprisingly mature for an NES title, and becoming god after like 20 minutes of grinding is pretty fun, ngl.

  • @MonumiaDub
    @MonumiaDub 6 років тому +2

    Plot: 10/10
    Soundtrack (PSP version): 10/10
    Characters: 5/10
    Levelling System: -1093763864629646/10

  • @jacob-nm4ns
    @jacob-nm4ns 7 років тому +3

    minhu is like tellah but actaully was useful(souls of rebirth)

    • @TenshiCat
      @TenshiCat 7 років тому +2

      Yeah Minhu/Minwu is one of the most badass FF characters - and the only male white mage in an FF game that doesn't have the job change system

    • @jacob-nm4ns
      @jacob-nm4ns 7 років тому +1

      ***** He's also one of the few who's black in all versions

    • @TenshiCat
      @TenshiCat 7 років тому

      jacoub farah That's right!

    • @jacob-nm4ns
      @jacob-nm4ns 7 років тому

      And the first to die due to magic limitbreaks(not enough mp/meteo)

    • @todd2.08
      @todd2.08 6 років тому

      Also the Mystic knight job is based of off Minwu in FF5

  • @prenticesmall4223
    @prenticesmall4223 8 років тому +1

    How many hours did this take to finish?

    • @OniBlackMage
      @OniBlackMage  8 років тому

      +Prentice Small The game or the video?

    • @quocvietophu1627
      @quocvietophu1627 8 років тому +3

      about 20 hours without grinding or atleast 25~26 hours, so k

  • @muadz6629
    @muadz6629 3 роки тому +1

    The Emperor = proto-Kefka

  • @91Coolepinguin
    @91Coolepinguin 6 років тому

    Wait Mysidia?!
    Does that mean that this is before or after Final Fantasy IV?

  • @kbyebleha2978
    @kbyebleha2978 7 років тому +6

    Shit so this is where malboros were born why final fantasy? why did you create malboros?

    • @streetough
      @streetough 6 років тому +1

      unm cnlhmhb lhftdk rtladkhmf To be a reference to Malboro cigarettes, and how bad they are for one's health. Lol

    • @johnlawful2272
      @johnlawful2272 6 років тому

      streetough is it true?

    • @aaron4832
      @aaron4832 6 років тому +1

      Of course it's true, it's the internet :D

    • @kinganarkzie
      @kinganarkzie 6 років тому +1

      What's this interesting plant? I'm going to smell it's scent, oh shit I now have Aids, Ebola and leprosy.

    • @edgarsanmartinjr.4278
      @edgarsanmartinjr.4278 5 років тому

      I imagine it does have something to do with cigarettes since Marlboro’s signature move in FF is bad breath, which is a common affliction of smokers.

  • @superfighter064
    @superfighter064 6 років тому +2

    Wait is Richard highwinds son kain ?

  • @AceBadguy
    @AceBadguy 8 років тому +2

    The music drowns out your voice. =(

  • @1beatcher
    @1beatcher 7 років тому +16

    what is Final Fantasy II... it's a game with a good story, but a crappy leveling up system

  • @owenhall3603
    @owenhall3603 7 років тому

    The thief is Paul not pael.

  • @kinganarkzie
    @kinganarkzie 6 років тому

    This game had the best overall feel, despite the shitty graphics it was really gritty. I wish they would remake.

    • @ephemeral5298
      @ephemeral5298 4 роки тому +1

      honestly they should've started remakes starting at #1. i think it would've been a lot better that way

    • @akeyrtainment8507
      @akeyrtainment8507 2 роки тому

      Uhh, you mean 3d remake?

    • @kinganarkzie
      @kinganarkzie 2 роки тому

      @@akeyrtainment8507 I would love to see a full on proper remake similar to what was done with 7. FF2 felt like reading a first draft script of what could become a great film.
      Take the opening scene of the heroes being chased through the forest by evil solders on horse back, in the original game this looks pretty crap, just a basic forest back drop and four pictures of guys on horses but with modern production values this would make an epic moment. The whole game has these moments that don't look special but if they were worked on would really surprise people.

  • @alidoucious
    @alidoucious 5 років тому +1

    In short dont join firion’s party or you die

  • @dungeonmasteromega
    @dungeonmasteromega 2 роки тому +1

    "Never underestimate a female."
    O.O

  • @makhyusnimakhyusni401
    @makhyusnimakhyusni401 4 роки тому +1

    The story uh Star wars

  • @Hjominbonrun
    @Hjominbonrun 9 років тому

    I know it has been more than a year but shouldnt it be 'Recapitulation'?

    • @htmlelf
      @htmlelf 8 років тому +7

      +Hjominbonrun I assumed it was a deliberate pun with "decapitate." "Cut it down to size" and all.

    • @OniBlackMage
      @OniBlackMage  8 років тому +2

      +htmlelf This guy gets it :)

  • @xxswagmoneyxx31x48
    @xxswagmoneyxx31x48 7 років тому

    Why puuuuueeellll why it's just Paul

  • @gowpow94
    @gowpow94 6 років тому

    Guy speaks Beaver lmao

  • @Zinkyeal
    @Zinkyeal 9 років тому

    Where's FF VI

  • @capitalchirp2418
    @capitalchirp2418 3 роки тому

    10:53 FUCK

  • @Eric-yt7fp
    @Eric-yt7fp 7 років тому

    seven seconds in, and all I can say so far is this wasn't released on the NES.

    • @OniBlackMage
      @OniBlackMage  7 років тому +1

      Eric In Japan, yes it was. Perhaps you're thinking of Final Fantasy 4, which was ported to the US as FF2 on SNES

  • @PriceAintRight
    @PriceAintRight 4 роки тому

    #CatalogCatchup

  • @borjitasstoi
    @borjitasstoi 7 років тому

    Dark Knight -> Leon

  • @ddb7710
    @ddb7710 6 років тому

    bruh, its not Adaman'toys' its Adaman'tus'. Pronounced just like tortois.