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7.6 out of 10

Final Fantasy VIII

First seen: 12 november 2001

Information found in: from 34 sources in 12 countries.

Great Deal: $16.85

  • User Score (1002)
    9.2 9.2 from 1002 reviewers
  • Expert Score (25)
    9.0 9.0 from 25 reviewers
  • Gameplay (6)
    7.8 7.8 from 6 reviewers
  • Graphics (11)
    7.2 7.2 from 11 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    7.9 7.9 from 5 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • materia system, game play is good, limit breaks, sephrioth is too cool, epic and dynamic storyline
  • really slow at first, poor 3d manipulation, an hour learning curve, inappropriate wording, game goes by fast

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  1. Final Fantasy VIII

    Reviewer: DarkZero
    19 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Though it is still completely over shadowed by the masterpiece that Final Fantasy VII was, it still keeps the high standards that the series has always stuck to. Also, with the highly addictive Tetra Master card game to keep you enthralled, it is an amazing game for everyone. Read more

  2. Final Fantasy VIII

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    2 December 2004
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    1997 was a very important year for RPGs. Final Fantasy VII landed- no, crashed into the living rooms of video-gamers worldwide and changed the very meaning of interactive cinema. It had an award-winning combination of characters that you would truly admire and care for, and an epic quest spanning dozens of idyllic locales all pre-rendered to near-perfection. The dynamic Active Time Battle system that previous Final Fantasy games had recently made claim and fame to was... Read more

  3. ...And I Am A Materia Boy!

    Reviewer: Mygamer
    31 October 2004
    Overall 9
    9.2
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 10
    10
     

    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

  4. Reviewer: Gamebits
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    Final Fantasy VII had so much hype, it's hard for it to live up to it all, but comes close. An unusual, and occasionally problematic, graphical interface may discourage some diehards, but not many. This could be the first mass-market role-playing game, attracting new members from other audiences to experience the genre. It takes awhile to get into, but eventually this game pulls the player in. Final Fantasy VII may be the final word in role-playing. Read more

  5. Final Fantasy VIII – Review

    Reviewer: GameCritics.com
    3 weeks ago

    There is a saying that everyone wants to be a filmmaker. And if you don't, then you probably want to be a writer. Okay, this doesn't apply to everyone, but I bet that in any given room, at any time, there's going to be at least one person there who is just dying to get in the movie business with "the" script hidden somewhere at home. Movies just seem to have this hook on people that makes them want to be involved in the industry some way, some how. Whether it was... Read more

  1. Reviewer: Chris Smith, PVC
    14 November 2003
    Overall 10
    10
     

    One of the biggest up and coming genres of our time, RPGs, or Role-Playing Games, has brought forth many new games and ideas to the homes of consolers and PC users everywhere. One such game was Squaresofts "Final Fantasy 7". Read more

  2. Very Good

    Reviewer: ryan, TopTenREVIEWS
    12 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I used to sit down and watch my dad play this game when I was a youngster it had me hooked I thought the guy with the huge sword looked awesome. Everything about these Final Fantasy games are awesome they have really great story lines and good graphics for the consoles. I thought the creators of this game have great minds and know what people want and what they want to see. Great game two thumbs up I recommend this to anyone that's looking for a great story and has all... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Review Centre
    8 December 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
    Graphics 5
    5.0
     

    i have been playing final fantasy 7 for a while now i am trying to find the max card at Aeris slum house and i was told it was the north west corner of her house and look for the clock and it should give you a card with max money and i wonder anyone help me to tell me where i can find it. Read more

  4. Is that sword compensating for something?

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    18 March 2005
    Overall 10
    10
     

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

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