Blackmoon Prophecy II

Blackmoon Prophecy II, as a direct sequel to the previous game, largely retains the same gameplay features and mechanics as the first game (though with some significant changes due to the switch to RPG Maker VX Ace).

Playable characters have more rigid roles, with each character only being able to equip single weapon types. Limit breaks, which work similarly to how they functioned in Final Fantasy VII, also help to differentiate the characters with their own unique limits.

Unlike in the first game, the player is no longer forced to keep a specific character as their party leader. Similarly to Final Fantasy VI, the narrative of the game is mostly focused on one character (in this game's case, it is Zephyr Highwind) while the player is able to appoint whomever they wish as their party leader. While the player can mix and match any characters to form whichever party they wish, major plot points will still be viewed through Zephyr's perspective. This, in a way, mirrors how the events of Final Fantasy XII are depicted from Vaan's perspective despite his presence not being mandatory in the player's party.

Freedom to explore and fast travel are each featured more prominently in Blackmoon Prophecy II. As soon as the player begins their quest, they are able to ride anywhere they wish on the world map without fear of running into random battles by riding the white chocobo Winter, or by equipping a Moogle Charm to avoid random battles entirely in dungeons. Moogles also appear in many dungeons after their completion, allowing the player to quickly fast travel to and from set locations within the dungeons.

Equippable accessories play a larger role in the sequel, as relics come equipped with far more uses than in the previous game, and materia (equippable items that grant the use of abilities and stat bonuses) allows players to develop their party members in many diverse ways.