{"product_id":"final-fantasy-2-snes-video-game-cartridge-super-nintendo-1991","title":"Final Fantasy 2 SNES Video Game Cartridge Super Nintendo 1991","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper Nintendo non oem reproduction Final Fantasy 2 video game cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFinal Fantasy II for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), originally released in North America on November 23, 1991, is a localized version of Final Fantasy IV from Japan. Developed and published by Square (then Squaresoft), it was rebranded as \"II\" for the Western market because the actual Japanese Final Fantasy II and III had not been released outside of Japan at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGame Plot \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is a dark, character-driven fantasy epic that focuses heavily on redemption, loyalty, and tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Protagonist: You follow Cecil Harvey, a Dark Knight and captain of the \"Red Wings,\" an elite airship fleet belonging to the Kingdom of Baron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: After questioning the King’s increasingly cruel orders to seize magical crystals from peaceful nations, Cecil is stripped of his command.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Quest: Alongside his childhood friend, the dragoon Kain Highwind, Cecil sets out on a journey that forces him to turn away from the darkness, transform into a Paladin, and stop a sinister figure named Golbez from destroying the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Gameplay Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe game fundamentally revolutionized the role-playing genre by introducing mechanics that became staples for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eActive Time Battle (ATB): This game premiered the ATB system, adding real-time urgency to combat. Instead of traditional turn-based choice, characters and enemies strike as soon as their individual, invisible speed bars fill up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFixed, Story-Driven Party: Unlike the original Final Fantasy where players created custom classes, this game features a rotating roster of up to five active heroes at a time. Characters leave, rejoin, or even sacrifice themselves based entirely on the unfolding narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUnique Character Skills: Each party member fills a distinct thematic role with specific battle commands, such as Rosa’s white magic, Cid’s ability to analyze enemy weaknesses, and Edge’s ninja skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTechnical Presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs the franchise’s 16-bit debut, the game was a massive technical leap forward from its NES predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMode 7 Graphics: The game utilizes the SNES's signature Mode 7 capabilities to create scaling and rotating visual effects during airship travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIconic Audio: Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, the game's symphonic soundtrack is widely praised for utilizing the SNES sound chip to dramatically heighten emotional storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please let me know!\u003cbr\u003eThanks for checking out my listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageVideoGameStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50090602234096,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/2007\/6528\/files\/20260723_161358.jpg?v=1784922942","url":"https:\/\/vintagevideogamestore.net\/products\/final-fantasy-2-snes-video-game-cartridge-super-nintendo-1991","provider":"VintageVideoGameStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}