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'''''Final Fantasy Legend II''''', known in Japan as '''''SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu''''',{{efn|{{nihongo|''Sa・Ga2: Hihō Densetsu''|サ・ガ2 秘宝伝説||lit. ''SaGa 2: Legend of the Secret Treasure''|lead=yes}}}}<ref name="RetroInfo"/><ref name="1upinterview"/> is a [[role-playing video game]] developed and published by [[Square (video game company)|Square]] for the [[Game Boy]]. The second entry in the ''[[SaGa]]'' series, it was released in 1990 in Japan, and in 1991 in North America
The game's narrative follows the protagonist as they search for their father, who left them one of the seventy-seven magical MAGI stones, going on to explore the worlds connected by the Pillar of Sky. During gameplay, players explore and fight in turn-based battles, with character attributes randomly increased upon victory. The DS remake uses a system of ability and statistical increases based on battle actions, and incorporates a [[multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] boss arena.
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===Release===
Square published the game in Japan as ''SaGa 2'', on December 14, 1990.<ref name="saga"/> The game box and manual were larger than its peers, as the team wanted the product to stand-out.<ref name="SaGa2info"/><ref name="SAGA2magazine"/> Two guidebooks were published by NTT Publishing in December 1990 and February 1991.<ref name="Saga2NTTa"/><ref name="Saga2NTTb"/> During its first print run, the game contained a bug where a button press in a particular situation caused a crash.<ref name="SAGA2magazine"/> In North America, the game was released by Square in November 1991.<ref name="nintendo"/> The translation was handled by Kaoru Moriyama.<ref name="SaGa2credits"/> Square rebranded the game under the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' moniker in English territories, capitalizing on the recognized brand to grow its regional presence.<ref name="KawazuUSG"/> [[Sunsoft]] later licensed the game for a reprint in April 1998 alongside the other three Square titles for the Game Boy.<ref name="sunsoftrelease"/><ref>{{cite magazine |title=The RPG Revolution: RPGing on the Go|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=106 |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=May 1998 |page=95}}</ref
In 2020, the Game Boy original was re-released alongside the other Game Boy ''SaGa'' titles for the [[Nintendo Switch]] to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ''SaGa'' series. The collection was published worldwide by [[Square Enix]] on December 19 under the title ''Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend''.{{efn|Known in Japan as {{nihongo|''The Saga Collection''|サ・ガ コレクション|Saga Korekushon}}.}}<ref name="SaGaCollection"/><ref name="SQEXsaga"/> It was a digital exclusive release, and included English and Japanese text options worldwide.<ref name="SagaEurope"/> Production began at Square Enix so players could enjoy the original ''SaGa'' trilogy on modern hardware. While Kawazu had earlier plans to bring the originals onto newer hardware, the series' 30th anniversary provided a good opportunity to fulfil his wish.<ref name="PrimaSaga"/> The port included color and resolution options, higher speed options during gameplay, control options that emulated the Game Boy console, a commemorative track created by Ito, and new artwork by Fujioka.<ref name="SaGaCollection"/> The minor adjustments were done to reflect modern gaming tastes, but otherwise the games were unaltered.<ref name="PrimaSaga"/> While the titles were rebranded as part of the ''SaGa'' series, they kept the ''Final Fantasy'' branding in their subtitle to avoid confusion for original players.<ref name="SQEXsaga"/> This edition was the first time the Game Boy titles released in Europe.<ref name="SagaEurope"/> This version was released for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] on September 22, 2021, and later for [[Microsoft Windows]] through [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on October 21.<ref name="SagaSteam"/>
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