Get ready for the adventure of your life as you play the mighty dark knight Cecil on his journey to overcome darkness and destruction in Final Fantasy II on Virtual Console. There is quick fire action on Nintendo DSiWare this week in A Topsy Turvy Life: The Turvys Strike Back as you play the Imperial Armada out to destroy the Earth Defence Force in this wild new take on arcade shooters. Your defensive skills will also be put to the test in Fieldrunners as you defend against countless waves of unique land and air combatants.
Final Fantasy II was an important stepping stone for the series and genre, flaws and all.
How does Final Fantasy II stand by the standards of today? Is it timeless? Or a forgettable entry to an unforgettable franchise?
Gaming Respawn's Gavin Hart investigates
Kazuko Shibuya held a panel and a live drawing at Japan Expo 2019, revealing neat details on Square's early days and Final Fantasy's history.