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Binding: Video Game
Brand: Square Enix
EAN: 0662248999043
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Feature: 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:&nbs
Label: Square Enix
Manufacturer: Square Enix
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 156 months
Model: 9758
Platform: PlayStation
Publisher: Square Enix
Release Date: June 30, 2003
Sales Rank: 201
Studio: Square Enix
Features:- 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:&nbs
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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 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
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
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 ... 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
Rating:  - One of the Greatest Video Games of All Time
Final Fantasy VIII is quite possibly one of the greatest video games of all time. It is the follow up to the game that ushered in "modern" RPGs, and yet somehow it delivered beyond expectations. 8 brings the game closer to the target audience - a guy in school with a rival, a crush, a hot teacher, a best friend, and still retains the macro level "global" problems of FF7 (instead of the environment it's war), crashing into the everyday world of 6 special young adults. The game is responsible for bringing ... Read More
Rating: - replenishing stolen library
Glad to finally get this one back. I used to have a huge collection of PS1 games but a little traveling mixed with friends who have slim wallets...well you get the idea.
Rating: - Dont listen to really negative reviews about this game...
This may be a bit late but I just felt like putting it up after replaying this game on my PS3, the real reason most negative comments are from FF7 players is mainly because of things like the Junctioning system which takes some thinking to get it down the right way. When people say things like some parts are to hard or to easy it comes down to how smart you set up your junctioning systemand alot of FF7 fanboys dont understand it and never use it throughout the whole game and rely on nothing but GFs to ... Read More
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