| Released By | 8-bit fan |
|---|---|
| Category | Complete |
| Platform | SNES |
| License | N/A |
| Patching Information | No-Header (SNES) |
| Genre | Role Playing |
| Mods | G,S,L,T,GP,Other |
| Patch Version | 2022 rev19 |
| Hack Release Date | 02 August 2022 |
| Readme | Readme File |
| Downloads | 41480 |
| Last Modified | 02 August 2022 |
Description:
Final Fantasy IV - Ultima is a ‘deluxe’ version of Final Fantasy II for the SNES. This hack adds a bunch of additions to the base game while keeping the majority of the main story intact and the feel of FF2US the same.
List of features, additions and changes:
- Party Swapping among 11 different members at Endgame!!
- Dark Knight Cecil now available at endgame!!
- A Full-Featured Bestiary!! A Brand New Title Screen!
- A VERY Challenging BOSS RUSH Mode unlocked at endgame!!
- New Game+ mode with higher MAX level/stats!!
- 58 New Weapons! Including Magically Imbued Weapons!
- 62 New Spells/Summons! Also revamped existing spells!
- 38 New Bosses! Brand New Boss at Endgame with Randomized AI!
- New Achievements Feature at: https://retroachievements.org/game/1072
- New Status ‘Aura/Color’ for buffs/ailments during battle!!
- Damage Limit increased to 14999! Can turn Encounters On/Off!
- New Areas! New Side Quests! New and Upgradable Commands!!
- New Optional Patches for Alternate Sprites and Palette!
- New Enemy Graphics! New Events! New Endgame Scenarios!
- New Equipment/Spell Menus with DETAILED info!!
- New attack/swing/spell animations!
- New weapon graphics!! New sound effects! New items!!
- New maps, new areas and new edits to overworld maps!
- New events! New enemies!! Sprint with the Y button!!
- New commands for characters. New Armors and Gears!
- Revamped shops/equipment and balanced their progression.
- Dark Knight Cecil now dual-wields and is 2-handed!!
- Edge is now buffed offensively! Can steal Rare items!
- Rydia has new summons!
- Cecil has been buffed as a tank.
- Rosa can use more combative gears and new spells.
- Kain has various new spells and commands.
- Yang, Edward, Palom, Porom and others have also been buffed!
- Lots of secrets that can lead to early acquirement of better equipment!
- Few minor tweaks to the base game such as save points, etc.
More guides and info at:
Discord: https://discord.gg/4MqjwJt
ROM / ISO Information:
- Final Fantasy II (U) [!] (v1.1).smc
- English
- Version 1.1
- Unheadered (1,049,088 bytes)
- CRC-32: 23084FCD
- MD-5: 27D02A4F03E172E029C9B82AC3DB79F7
- SHA-1: 41A74EB369A7A91815529EF99AB1B20E20E2BDF3E26
Links:
Screenshots:
Credits:
| Contributor | Type of contribution | Listed credit |
|---|---|---|
| 8-bit fan | Hacking | Hack Creator - Main Designer |
| chillyfeez | Hacking | Technical Producer - ASM work |
| Ace_Aileron | Script Editing/Revision | Additional Dialogue/Descriptions |
| FlamePurge | Hacking | Project II/Additional Sprites |
| Grimoire LD | Hacking | Critical Hit bug fix, Adamant Armor bug fix |
| Myself086 | Hacking | Improved Sprint Function |
| T92 | Graphics | Optional Battle Sprites |
| mrBrawndo | Graphics | Optional Portrait/Font Graphics |
| Pinkpuff | Hacking | FF4kster |
| b0ardface | Hacking | Attack Power Overflow bug fix |
| Aexoden | Hacking | Various ASM work |
| Crow! | Hacking | Advanced Equipment Screen mod |
Very high quality
Reviewed By: retrohacknerd on 31 May 2022Definitely worth playing this hack!
The devs retooled the playable units, equipment, maps, and enemies and the changes all make the game better.
There are loads of significant QOL improvements like access to Big Chocobo, more save tiles, and a very fun bestiary that lists potential drops and other useful information.
Enemy drops are more frequent and I even got a really cool rare equipment drop on my run that added a lot of fun to the early game.
The overworld maps are packed with new places to explore and going out of your way to look around and search is worth your time.
I especially love how much was added to the end game. Without spoilers, in Ultima there is still a ton of content to work through when you would otherwise be almost done with the vanilla game.
The playable units are rebalanced in a way that encourages you to play to their strengths and not just mash the FIGHT command. Even units that used to flat out suck are now useful and fun to play.
There is an active discord with experienced players and even devs who are happy to help and drop hints if you need one.
I had actually come to RHDN looking for something else when this hack caught my eye. I’m really glad I checked it out.