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[ReloadPsi]

If not played in Easy mode, the Origins versions on the PSX were virtually the same game, save for a few extra cutscenes which certainly don't affect the game's difficulty. The game's interface was simply tweaked so that it didn't quite play like sailing down a river of diarrhea in the same way as the NES version did. The only thing making the game easier is a bunch of options you can either switch off, or just not use at all. Sorted.

The DoS version was too easy though: I mean, it's the only version I ever actually completed so it must have been too easy :)

[robfinalfantasy]

Actually something I didn't like about the Origins version (that doesn't affect gameplay or difficulty) was the redesigning of Firion's sprite. I used to love how he looked like a fighter back in FFIInes. Now he looks kind of cheesy. Anyone ever seen his menu portrait in DoS? It looks like he's posing as a model or something. Very gay indeed.

[DarkLadyNyara]

Originally Posted by Maxx Power ^

I still prefer the DoS version, simply because it got rid of some bugs that should've been gotten rid of anyway, allows one of play FF2 anywhere (which is better than sliced bread, slice bread being very overrated), and you get a rather neat additional campaign to play through.

Seconded. The script in DoS is much better as well. Although Origins does have its merits.

[darksword12]

DoS doesn't have the stat reductions that were present in the original and in origins. That's a real plus, IMO.

[Psychotic]

Originally Posted by Peter_20 ^

And let's not forget the soundtrack: all compositions sound extremely nice, and I especially liked the addition to the Overworld Theme: this addition possessed a dark, secret atmosphere, and it fits very well with the rest of the melody.

The rebel base theme had the greatest improvement. While I can't stand to listen to the NES Version for very long, I really liked the Origins version.

[Peter_20]

Originally Posted by Psychotic ^

Originally Posted by Peter_20 ^

And let's not forget the soundtrack: all compositions sound extremely nice, and I especially liked the addition to the Overworld Theme: this addition possessed a dark, secret atmosphere, and it fits very well with the rest of the melody.

The rebel base theme had the greatest improvement. While I can't stand to listen to the NES Version for very long, I really liked the Origins version.

That one is really good, definitely one of the more beautiful melodies in this game.

Too bad there's no "prologue" part of this game, though; it would be really nice to hear the wonderful Final Fantasy Theme.

[Bolivar]

I alwasy thought the real accomplishment of Origins/DoS/WC was the remake of FFII. While FFI was basically a graphic/sound/easier difficulty upgrade from the NES version, it didn't address the fact that the game lacks story.

In FFII's case they took a game with ty software and a great vision and made it into a very fun game and a damn good Final Fantasy.

[Fire_Emblem776]

And to think this game is being ported again, not that im complaining..