FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED PS4 FULL
FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED PS4 PS4

Likewise, Squall’s angsty teenage brooding complete with liberal uses of the word ‘whatever’ makes it difficult to relate to him initially. Zell’s enthusiasm can be rather trying, for example, as can Selphie’s jarringly immature reaction to her surroundings. True, the six individuals that make up the game’s main cast aren’t presented in the best light during the first couple of hours. Holding Final Fantasy VIII’s extravagant plot together, meanwhile, is a group of characters who often come in for a fair amount of criticism. Nevertheless, much like a story crafted by Hideo Kojima or Tetsuya Nomura, players can’t help but become completely absorbed in the events and characters they experience over the course of their 50+ hour adventure. People don’t dedicate entire websites to alternative theories if the scripting is as watertight as a Jane Austen novel. Suffice it to say that, from this point on, players are treated to an elaborate, yet utterly engrossing story that, at the highest level, explores a broad range of themes: from love and war, to memory, identity, and loss. We won’t go into the purpose of SeeD (or Squall’s role within it) here, in order to avoid spoilers.

FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED PS4 PS4

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered PS4 Review A Complex Yet Fascinating Tale of War, Love, and Lossįollowing a visually stunning opening FMV cutscene during which we’re introduced to brooding protagonist Squall Leonhart, Final Fantasy VIII begins within the opulent surroundings of Balamb Garden, a high-tech military academy that specializes in producing an elite class of warriors for its SeeD program. Regardless, with Final Fantasy VIII Remastered releasing tomorrow on PS4, this particular debate is sure to be reignited in all its intensity.

FINAL FANTASY VIII REMASTERED PS4 FULL

Full disclosure, I very much belong to this latter category. For others, however, it sits comfortably alongside Final Fantasy VI, VII, and IX as one of the best games Square Enix has ever produced. The notoriously intricate plot, angsty teenage protagonist, and experimental approach to character progression jar with certain sections of the series’ vociferous fanbase. Final Fantasy VIII has always been a divisive title.

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