I don't get what people hate about 2.
I heard it was the worst thing in the series so I start it up and...I had a lot of fun. I'm still playing both it and IV but I can honestly tell you I'm having way more fun with 2 than i am with 4.

Also why are the games pre-IV forgotten almost when it comes to music? I positively adore these tracks
YouTube - Final Fantasy II OST : 13 - Ancient Castle
YouTube - Final Fantasy II OST : 2 - Battle

Another thing I like about II in relation to the other games is you start 2 basically ed. With the other games the global threat is kinda looming on the horrizon but with 2, you start on the brink of imminent ownage and it's up to you three to kick some ass and save the world.

Also, Guy can talk to beavers. BEAVERS!
This game can't be the worst if only for that.

Oh and can I just say Gordon wins for being th emost useless character ever to start but then gaining a heaping help of awesome in no time? I groaned and wished death upon him when he joined my party and was weak as Hell. Then BAM! He's like my best character.