Final Fantasy II vs Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy II is a JRPG RPG game from Square (1988) while Final Fantasy X-2 is an RPG game from Square (2003).
Quick answer: Final Fantasy X-2 has the higher Metacritic, 85 to 63.
Final Fantasy X-2
What each one is
Final Fantasy II is filed under JRPG and RPG. In contrast, Final Fantasy X-2 under RPG.
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy X-2 is a 2003 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation 2. Unlike most Final Fantasy games, which use self-contained stories and characters, X-2 continues the story of Final Fantasy X (2001). The story follows Yuna as she searches for Tidus, the main character of the previous game, while trying to prevent political conflicts in Spira from escalating to war.
Story, characters and reception
Plot
Setting and characters Yoshitaka Amano 's artwork of the main characters Leon, Firion, Maria, and Guy Final Fantasy II is set in a fantasy world divided between multiple nations, including the Palamecian Empire and the kingdom of Fynn. During the game's events, the Palamecian Empire has begun a ruthless expansion, conquering or destroying its neighbours including the kingdom of Kashuan and the dragoon homeland of Deist. A rebellion is formed to fight… (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception According to Square, the original Famicom release sold 800,000 copies. As of March 2003, the game, including all re-releases at the time, had shipped 1. 28 million copies worldwide, with 1. (Wikipedia)
Plot
Setting and characters Main articles: Spira (Final Fantasy) and Characters of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 Final Fantasy X-2 takes place two years after Final Fantasy X and is set in the fictional world of Spira, which consists of one large landmass divided into three subcontinents, surrounded by small tropical islands. It features diverse climates, ranging from the tropical Besaid and Kilika islands, to the temperate Mi'ihen region, to the… (Wikipedia)
Reception
Critical response See also: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster § Reception Reception According to review aggregator Metacritic , reviews for Final Fantasy X-2 were "generally favorable". In 2006, readers of Japanese video game magazine Famitsu ranked Final Fantasy X-2 as number 32 in a poll on the best video games of all time. The Academy of Interactive Arts Sciences awarded the character Rikku, performed vocally by Tara Strong , with " Outstanding… (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Final Fantasy II | Final Fantasy X-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 6.9/10 | — |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (82%, 3,501) | — |
| Critic aggregate | 63/100 | 85/100 |
| Price | $11.99 | Unknown |
| Install size | 1 GB | — |
| Steam Deck | verified | Untested |
| Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Developer | Square | Square |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Final Fantasy II vs Final Fantasy X-2, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Final Fantasy IIJRPG RPG gameFinal Fantasy X-2RPG gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Final Fantasy IIRPG, JRPG, Party-Based RPGFinal Fantasy X-2No descriptive tagsThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Final Fantasy IIMetacritic 63Final Fantasy X-2 ✓Metacritic 85Metacritic's critic aggregate, from the game's Wikipedia reception where it was never on Steam.
Content and scale
Final Fantasy II3,501 reviews · 1 add-on · 1 GBFinal Fantasy X-2—Reach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Final Fantasy II$11.99Final Fantasy X-2UnknownRead live from Steam and subject to change.
Final Fantasy X-2 takes 1 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
Which to pick, by what you want
- The better reviewed of the two: Final Fantasy X-2 (Metacritic 85)
Where they differ
RPGJRPGParty-Based RPGExploration2DTurn-Based Combat
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Final Fantasy II is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Final Fantasy X-2 is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 6 accessibility features for Final Fantasy II and 0 for Final Fantasy X-2. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy X-2 in scope?
Final Fantasy II has drawn 3,501 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 1 GB. Final Fantasy X-2 lists little scope data.
Is Final Fantasy II or Final Fantasy X-2 better?
Neither carries enough reviews for us to score it reliably, so we do not call a winner. The table above shows what each does have.
Which is cheaper, Final Fantasy II or Final Fantasy X-2?
One or both do not have a current listed price, so a straight comparison is not possible. See the table above.
Should I get Final Fantasy II or Final Fantasy X-2?
Final Fantasy X-2 has the higher Metacritic, 85 to 63. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
Related comparisons
All comparisonsHow we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.