Final Fantasy VIII

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  • ESRB Rating: Teen
  • Animated Violence
    Mild Language
    Suggestive Themes
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Final Fantasy VIII for the PlayStation is the latest version of the best selling RPG franchise. It takes what made its predecessor -- Final Fantasy VII -- a resounding success, and takes it to the next level. Combining an epic storyline with dynamic role-playing elements, breathtaking music, and well-defined characters, the world of FFVIII comes to life in a dazzling display of digital artistry that spans four CDs. Other features include an hour worth of CG animation, a new "Junction" system, compatibility with the Dual Shock Analog Controller, and Dolby Surround Sound. The story concerns Squall, leader of an elite mercenary unit, and the growing hostilities between the neighboring countries of Galbadia and Dollet.

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Story is it's saving grace

Pros Cons
Engaging story It's boooring
Loads of content Doesn't live up to expectations
Awesome audio

FF:VII is my favorite game of all time. This is the game that cam next, and it's a good RPG no doubt, but it plays alot slower and is encumbered by an annoyingly over complex junction system that tramples the fun.

Story: Good stuff like always. Squall goes to the Garden Academy where he is training to be a great soldier. During this time, an evil sorceress is out to condense time! Squall gets tangled up in this conflict and he and his companions must put a stop to this evil!

Graphics: A nice upgrade from FF: VII, though, not as fun looking. The game has a boring look, and of course it it highly outdated.

Sound: Amazing music as you would always expect from an FF game.

Gameplay:Her is my big complaint. The game drags on super slow, and to make matters worse, Square decided to create a super complex juntioning system to assign magic and abilities. It ruins the fun. Also, instead of having MP, you have to draw spells from monsters and you just have a numerical representation of those spells. It is very flawed...and leads to the game's downfall.

Overall: The story will keep anyone going, but it isn't nearly as fun a ride as you'd like.

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