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FINAL FANTASY VIII

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  • JRPG
  • Turn-based
  • Classic

Squall, a loner cadet at Balamb Garden who hopes to become a SeeD mercenary, ends up facing a sorceress. There is no MP: you draw spells from enemies and junction them to your stats with GFs. There is a card game, Triple Triad.

Why play it now

When you want a JRPG that runs to over 40 hours but would rather move quickly: it has a high-speed mode and a magic booster.

Who it's for

For fans of classic FINAL FANTASY who enjoy getting the most out of a system for junctioning spells and GFs.

When not to pick it

If repetition wears you down: drawing spells costs turns and enemies level up with you.

What it offers

  • Story: 90 out of 100
  • Exploring: 60 out of 100
  • Thinking: 55 out of 100
  • Managing: 50 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 40 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 40 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Best with a controller
Disk space
4 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
88% positive (9,537)
Developer
Square Enix
Release date
5 DEC 2013
Steam genres
RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.

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