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Final Fantasy VIII

 

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  • User Score (1375)
    9.2 9.2 from 1375 reviewers
  • Expert Score (27)
    8.9 8.9 from 27 reviewers
  • Gameplay (16)
    8.4 8.4 from 16 reviewers
  • Graphics (5)
    8.1 8.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    8.4 8.4 from 5 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    7.2 7.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    6.1 6.1 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Into Liquid Sky

    Into Liquid Sky
    7.3/10
    27 April 2004

    Final Fantasy 7 tells the story of Cloud Strife, and Ex-Soldier who's helping out a resistance group by the name of Avalanche against the government/corporation Shin-Ra. Cloud begins out as a self-centered, apathetic gun for hire but becomes more entrapped in the story as both Shin-Ra and the evil Sephiroth, a former war hero gone bad, threaten to destory the world. Read more

    • Large, involving story, Excellent FMVs, Materia system allows for a lot of customization
    • Inconsistent graphics, Plot seems to have some holes in it

  2. ProjectWonderBoy.com

    10/10
    24 June 2005

    Before I can even begin, I'm going to have to take a moment to set your expectations for the following review. There are few series I consider to even be on the same level as the twelve official games in the Final Fantasy legacy, and of those I consider chapter eight to be the undeniable pinnacle. Which, considering its predecessor, the nearly omnipotent fanboy wet dream that was FFVII , says one hell of a lot. Read more

  3. Playstation Illustrated

    9.5/10
    4 April 2004

    Square is the graphics god. They own more SGI machines than anyone else in the planet, and my lord, they put them to good use. Read more

  4. Mygamer

    9.2/10
    31 October 2004

    All of Final Fantasy VII's options provide extremely flexible and interactive gameplay. Materia allows near limitless weapon configurations and the game's intricate story will keep you investigating to see it through; you'll discover that every town and NPC has a tale to tell. With beautiful music, graphics and dynamic gameplay Final Fantasy VII is a testament to the evolution of video games. Read more

  5. RPG LAND

    8.0/10
    22 July 2003

    Final Fantasy VIII marked the beginning of change for Squaresoft. It is a showcase of new game advancements that (as controversial as they may seem) opened a new chapter in this company’s life. If you liked Final Fantasy VII and can handle change, give this game a go! Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. one of the best RPG's ever made

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: kenny, TopTenREVIEWS
    17 February 2009

    I got sucked into this game. If only all rpg's had characters you cared about and story lines that draw you into another world. The music was great and the cinematic CG movies were so beautifully done. I think I shed a little tear when I beat this game because I was sad it was over. Read more

  2. A Worthy Buy

    Target
    10/10
    Reviewer: Sandra Goldwright, Target
    10 November 2009

    This game is a must have for RPG lovers. The storyline and gameplay are great. Even though the graphics are not the best, other elements of the game make up for it. I'd definitly reccomend this to any gamer. Read more

  3. Final Fantasy VIII - Simply Great

    10/10
    Reviewer: JWarner88, Ciao
    8 July 2008

    Yet another great addition to the Final Fantasy Series, Final Fantasy VIII was developed and published, at the time, by Square Soft (now Square Enix) and was released in 1999 for the Sony Playstation console. Hironobu Sakaguchi is the executive producer for this game and it was the fastest selling Final Fantasy of the series with with sales in excess of $50million in the first three months of release. Read more

    • Introduces a number of new systems
    • Not easy to stop playing

  4. Is that sword compensating for something?

    10/10
    Reviewer: hhgbh, epinions.com
    14 January 2004

    In my time I've come across some so-called 'RPG pros' who whined about FF7's story being too needles Read more

    • Wonderful story. Great character development. Gameplay both easy and fun.
    • Some players may not like materia system.

  5. Is that sword compensating for something?

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: hhgbh, epinions.com
    4 April 2004

    In my time I've come across some so-called 'RPG pros' who whined about FF7's story being too needles Read more

    • Wonderful story. Great character development. Gameplay both easy and fun.
    • Some players may not like materia system.

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The next chapter in Final Fantasy takes the series to the next level. Final Fantasy VIII combines an epic storyline with dynamic role-playing elements, breathtaking music, and well-defined characters. The world of Final Fantasy VIII comes to life in a dazzling display of digital artistry that spans four CDs. With the addition of an hour worth of CG animation, a new "Junction" system, and compatibility with the Dual Shock Analog Controller, Final Fantasy VIII is a brea…

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