Final Fantasy VIII
from: Square Enix
Price: $19.99
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Product Description:
A revolutionary new Battle System has been created to add more customization to your characters by way of the Junction System. The latest features such as Dolby Surround Sound Pocket Station compatibility and CG movie integration have also been incorporated into this masterpiece making this title a showcase in technological game advancements.Format: PSX Genre: RPG (VG)/Rating: T - Teen UPC: 662248999043 Manufacturer No: 9758
Editorial Review:
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 revolutionary new Battle System has been created to add more customization to your characters by way of the Junction System. The latest features such as Dolby Surround Sound Pocket Station compatibility and CG movie integration have also been incorporated into this masterpiece making this title a showcase in technological game advancements.Format: PSX Genre: RPG (VG)/Rating: T - Teen UPC: 662248999043 Manufacturer No: 9758
Editorial Review:
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
- 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
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
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - I just wanted to play it again.
This game is what it is. You get no less than 1 Unscratched version of FF8. I have waited for this for a long time. No more used game store hassle.
Rating: 
- FFVIII!
Wow. This rpg is 4 disk long. I started playing it and the beginning was a little slow like most, but it picks up like crazy. This is one of those rpgs where you have to pay attention to even the random battles. Great overall.
Rating: - This is one of my favorite RPGs...
FF8 has the unfortunate curse of being the next in line after FF7.That means it had a lot of hype to live up to.I suspect that's why some people will hate this game-- it just isn't FF7.However, even though this game isn't FF7, it's an extremely good RPG that stands on its own merits.It's one of my favorite games of all time (just as good as FF7, although my absolute favorite game is FF9).Well, let's jump right into the review!
Graphics (score 10/10): The graphics were superb ... Read More
Rating: - final fantasy 8 - review
I had fun with this one, the story is a classical final fantasy (although the pacing is a bit fast)and the characters are memorable. The combat system isn't as polished as most other final fantasy games and the magic system doesn't run on mp but the amount of spells you "draw" in it's a little akward and comstricting at times. However, dispite it's short comings it still is a good game and more casual gamer friendly since extensive training isn't reqiured to defeat hard bosses. I would recommend this ... Read More
Rating: - Stepping out of the shadow.
Following a legend is never easy.....especially when that legend is considered by many to be the greatest RPG of all time. Even today, nearly twelve years after its release, Final Fantasy VII still receives all the accolades.....but Final Fantasy VIII does a tremendous job escaping the shadow of its predecessor. Let us take a closer look at the eighth installment in this best-selling series.
Story:
The star of this installment is Squall Leonhart, a student at Balamb Gardens, ... Read More
- I just wanted to play it again.This game is what it is. You get no less than 1 Unscratched version of FF8. I have waited for this for a long time. No more used game store hassle.
- FFVIII!Wow. This rpg is 4 disk long. I started playing it and the beginning was a little slow like most, but it picks up like crazy. This is one of those rpgs where you have to pay attention to even the random battles. Great overall.
- This is one of my favorite RPGs...FF8 has the unfortunate curse of being the next in line after FF7.That means it had a lot of hype to live up to.I suspect that's why some people will hate this game-- it just isn't FF7.However, even though this game isn't FF7, it's an extremely good RPG that stands on its own merits.It's one of my favorite games of all time (just as good as FF7, although my absolute favorite game is FF9).Well, let's jump right into the review!
Graphics (score 10/10): The graphics were superb ... Read More
- final fantasy 8 - reviewI had fun with this one, the story is a classical final fantasy (although the pacing is a bit fast)and the characters are memorable. The combat system isn't as polished as most other final fantasy games and the magic system doesn't run on mp but the amount of spells you "draw" in it's a little akward and comstricting at times. However, dispite it's short comings it still is a good game and more casual gamer friendly since extensive training isn't reqiured to defeat hard bosses. I would recommend this ... Read More
- Stepping out of the shadow.Following a legend is never easy.....especially when that legend is considered by many to be the greatest RPG of all time. Even today, nearly twelve years after its release, Final Fantasy VII still receives all the accolades.....but Final Fantasy VIII does a tremendous job escaping the shadow of its predecessor. Let us take a closer look at the eighth installment in this best-selling series.
Story:
The star of this installment is Squall Leonhart, a student at Balamb Gardens, ... Read More
