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| Game Code: | F4 | Genre: | RPG/ Turn Based |
| US Title: | Final Fantasy II | US Publisher: | Square Soft |
| Japan Title: | Final Fantasy IV | Japan Publisher: | Square |
| Title in Kanji: | Title in Kana: | ファイナルファンタジーIV | |
| European Title: | Europe Publisher: | - | |
| Developer: | Square | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | none |
| Save: | Battery |
One of the first RPGs for the Super NES, this one did not disappoint. Final Fantasy II features an interesting cast of characters, with the central character Cecil trying to find out about his destiny. Unlike common belief, Final Fantasy II is not Final Fantasy IV Easytype, as there are features in Easytype that are not in FF2, and it was in fact released afterwards. FF2 featured many changes from the original which made it less "offensive" and easier. FF2 is still regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made, and has been re-released on the PSX, GBA and Nintendo DS (with upgraded graphics and sound).
- This game made the cover of Nintendo Power issue 30 (November 1991)
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-F4-USA | regular release | link |
| Asia | Japan | SHVC-F4 | regular release | link |
Do you have a label variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for cartridge label scans.
PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHVC-F4-1 (front) | Japan | 9128 | SHVC-1A3B-11 | D411 | 64k | SN74LS139N | - |
| SNS-F4-0 (front) | USA | 9136 | SHVC-1A3B-12 | D411 | 64k | SN74LS139N | - |
| SNS-F4-0 (front) | USA | 9139 | SHVC-1A3B-11 | D411 | 64k | SN74LS139N | - |
| SNS-F4-0 (front) | USA | 9141 | SHVC-1A3B-12 | D411 | 64k | MB74LS139 | - |
| SNS-F4-0 (front) | USA | 9212 | SHVC-1A3B-13 | D411 | 64k | HD74LS139P | - |
| SNS-F4-1 (front) (back) | USA | 9318 | SHVC-1A3B-13 | D411A | 64k | SN74LS139N | - |
| SNS-F4-1 (front) | USA | 9318 | SHVC-1A3M-10 | D411A | 64k | MAD-1 | - |
| SNS-F4-1 (front) | USA | 9337 | SHVC-1A3M-10 | D411A | 64k | MAD-1 | - |
Do you have a PCB with a different ROM chip ID, PCB type or manufacturing date? Read the Submission guidelines for PCB scans.
Box information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Front scan | Back scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-F4-USA | regular release | link | link |
Do you have a box variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for box scans.
Reviews
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Screenshots (4)Published Review Scores
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: November 1991 |
Issue: 30 | Page: 87 |
| Graphics and Sound: 4.6/5 | Play Control: 3.8/5 | Challenge: 4.2/5 | Theme and Fun: 4.5/5 |
Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch - Gossip Galore (mentions it would be released in Fall 1991), Publication date: March 1991, Volume: 22, Pages: 97
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch (announced at the 1991 Winter CES and that it would be based off of the Japanese Final Fantasy IV), Publication date: April 1991, Volume: 23, Pages: 95
- Nintendo Power, In the works for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (a poster showing games released or in development for the Super Famicom), Publication date: July 1991, Volume: 26, Pages: 50
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch - Gossip Galore (Preview), Publication date: October 1991, Volume: 29, Pages: 97
- Nintendo Power, Game overview and hints guide, Publication date: November 1991, Volume: 30, Pages: 24-33
- Nintendo Power, Review, Publication date: November 1991, Volume: 30, Pages: 87
- Nintendo Power, Counselors' Corner! (How do I save Rosa from Golbez?), Publication date: February 1992, Volume: 33, Pages: 94
- Nintendo Power, Counselors' Corner! (How Do I Get defeat Asura?; How do I get back underground?), Publication date: April 1992, Volume: 35, Pages: 72
- Nintendo Power, Counselors' Corner! (How Do I Get Special Weapons?), Publication date: June 1992, Volume: 37, Pages: 70
- Nintendo Power, Counselors' Corner! (How do I find the Crystal Sword?; Where is the hidden treasure room below the Town of Monsters?), Publication date: January 1993, Volume: 44, Pages: 48