Final Fantasy VIII

Final Fantasy VIII
by Square Enix

Final Fantasy VIII
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Product Summary

Brand: Square Enix
Release Date: 2003-06-30
Platform: PlayStation
Model: 9758
Publisher: Square Enix
Product features:
  • Squall, a member of an elite military team, is forced into a conflict beyond imagination
  • To survive he must contend with a desperate rival, a powerful sorceress and his own mysterious dreams
  • Contains realistic detailed characters and background graphics
  • A breathtaking musical score enhances game play
  • Another great edition of the Final Fantasy series of games

Video Game Reviews of Final Fantasy VIII

Customer Review: Greatest game Ever. Most HAVE!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

-Prologue-
a few months ago my friends and i were discussing, what we thought was the greatest game ever.
everyone was saying this game was the greatest game of all time but since i never really started playing games until ps2 i missed out on this amazing title.
well one day my xbox 360 got the ring of death for the 3rd time so with not much money i purchased a playstation, memorycard, controller etc.... but most importantly this game, just to see on what i missed out on......

-Present-
wow i was deprived as a child for not playing this game sooner.
this game was so much fun and the story was perfect 5 stars
i recommend EVERYone to play this game.
atleast try it.
but it is VERY LONG! ( its not a bad thing )
omg its insane how long this game is. im on hour 30 and i just got to disc 2....

Description of Final Fantasy VIII

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SquareSoft has always had a sure-fire hit when releasing any of their Final Fantasy titles, and Final Fantasy VIII should be no exception. The basis of a good RPG (role-playing game) has always been the story; spectacular graphics are secondary. Final Fantasy VIII's involved and interesting story line is filled with great twists, well-developed characters, suspense, and romance. As an added bonus, the graphics are beautiful. Everything--from the low-lit jazz club to the steam-filled railroad tunnels--is gorgeous and perfectly sets the mood and tone of a scene.

The game mechanics are standard fare for an RPG: acquisition of items and spells, turn-based combat, experience points earned in combat allowing advances in levels. From exploration to battles to dialogue, Final Fantasy VIII has it all. However, Final Fantasy VIII falls to that great weakness of RPGs: random battles. While necessary for advancing in levels, the battles occur with such frequency that they can grow annoying, making for a tedious game experience.

The epic storyline spans four discs--over 40 hours of gameplay--and is based around a mercenary cadet who finds himself caught up with an underground rebel faction. He winds up in a plot to assassinate the sorceress who has just seized power from the president.

You could complain of limited replay value, but this gripe is of no consequence: the game is such a satisfying experience, it doesn't require replay. Final Fantasy VIII is easily worth both the hype and the wait. You can't buy a much better game. --John Cocking

Pros:

  • A story to beat all stories
  • Characters worth caring about
  • Hey--it's from SquareSoft
  • Stunning animations
Cons:
  • Too many random battles
  • Combat is, as always, turn-based and offers minimal excitement
  • Weak souls might give up after two or three discs of play

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