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I'll make this briefing brief. When I first purchased the game, it was on the merits of every Final Fantasy that preceded and followed it. I heard all the worst things about this game, from complaints about the story, complaints about the linearity, complaints about the game play... you very rarely heard many positive things about this in the circles I frequented.

But I'm not a sheep, and I don't believe in casting judgement until I've played, and finished the game. I dreaded the game going into it at first, but my perception greatly changed by the end of the game, and I want to take this time to say that I'm glad I took the time to play this through on a completionist playthrough. I no doubt missed something, but I think I got the idea.

Graphics - 8

I'm going to be frank. This is probably the second or third least graphically stunning game in the series under NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. The graphics are very grainy, and they haven't aged very well, although they have aged considerably better than it's prior, Final Fantasy 7. At first, they can be a little strange to look at, but you easily ignore this once you get more in-depth into the game. So why an 8? The FMV sequences are masterfully done, none more so than the ending sequence, which actually made me feel glad I had the tenacity to buckle up and finish it.

Sound - 9

There are a lot of reasons to like Final Fantasy 8's range in audio. There are some beautiful tracks in the game, including my personal favorite from the game, The Extreme, which plays in the final battle. Of course, I wouldn't reccommend clicking the link unless you really want to spoil the final boss, as it is her theme. Beyond that though, the quality of the audio is rather high, and it's easily one of my favorite Final Fantasies in regards to sound. They could have done better, but with the limitations of the format at the time, I'll excuse it. Again, some of the best bits are during the FMV sequences.

Addictiveness - 9

This is the game I want more than any other to be remade in an HD format. Forget Final Fantasy 7. Forget Final Fantasy 10. The gameplay is so much different from in 7, despite being the next game in the series. The drawing system sucks at first, but once you learn to refine magic, it's like drawing only exists to bring in the GF's (summons) to your side. And trust me, drawing from every enemy to see if they have something you want or need is actually a pretty good idea. If you don't draw, you can't get the most powerful GF in the game, Eden, which is gotten from one of the superbosses. There's also one more thing that really sets this game apart from past and future Final Fantasies in that grinding for levels is generally a bad idea, as the enemies scale with you, and can make the game more difficult if you don't junction properly.

Story - 10

The best part of the game without a doubt. It's no secret I'm a huge fan of in-depth story telling that the Final Fantasy series brings, and this isn't just no exception... this is quite possibly my favorite FF story. (I haven't played 9 yet... so that's subject to change.) I get where it can get confusing, and I honestly don't expect people to like it as much as I do, but I think it's a mistake to dismiss this game for having a more confusing story than most games in the series. Essentially, you are Squall. You are a SeeD, and your mission is to basically kill the sorceress. Along the way you meet an electric cast of characters ranging from the cocky Zell Dincht, the lecture filled Quistis Trepe, and the spunky Selphie Tilmitt, to the tail chasing Irvinne Kinneas, and the youthful spirited Rinoa Heartilly. These people and others help lead Squall on a journey where he not only learns about them, but about himself. Ultimately, there's nothing more I can say without spoiling an amazing story. Play it yourself.

Depth - 6

I wasn't terribly impressed with the variety of side quests in the game, but I did rather enjoy the optional GF caverns/quests. It's really hit or miss for generally unappealing rewards, so I only reccommend looking for vase pieces if you are an OCD nut who needs 100%. Otherwise, you should probably just stick to the story, and enjoy that instead. The game can range in length depending on your playstyle. I put in a hefty amount of time, but also did a large portion of things you can do in the game.

Difficulty - 4

I give this a 4, only because I think I might have found the easiest way to beat the game by complete accident. Nonetheless, I'm told there are a handful of difficult boss battles, but I didn't really have many problems. About the only times I did were my battle with the final boss (and you will too unless you are prepared.) and the battle with a super boss that contains the strongest GF in the game. It's a pretty balanced game however, and generally, you'll have about as difficult time on disc 3 as you do on disc 4.

Overall - 9.1

I love this game. To say it's one of my top 10 favorites at present (as well as being the highest rated Final Fantasy) should prove it's calliber as one of the true classics on the psone. I also want to take this time to note again, that coming in, I dreaded playing it. The fact that turned into pure love for the game shows I'm either getting soft, or that this was one of the best games I've ever played. There are few games these days I'm willing to give anything above a 9 to, and this is one of them. Kudos to everyone who worked on this masterpiece.
I'll make this briefing brief. When I first purchased the game, it was on the merits of every Final Fantasy that preceded and followed it. I heard all the worst things about this game, from complaints about the story, complaints about the linearity, complaints about the game play... you very rarely heard many positive things about this in the circles I frequented.

But I'm not a sheep, and I don't believe in casting judgement until I've played, and finished the game. I dreaded the game going into it at first, but my perception greatly changed by the end of the game, and I want to take this time to say that I'm glad I took the time to play this through on a completionist playthrough. I no doubt missed something, but I think I got the idea.

Graphics - 8

I'm going to be frank. This is probably the second or third least graphically stunning game in the series under NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. The graphics are very grainy, and they haven't aged very well, although they have aged considerably better than it's prior, Final Fantasy 7. At first, they can be a little strange to look at, but you easily ignore this once you get more in-depth into the game. So why an 8? The FMV sequences are masterfully done, none more so than the ending sequence, which actually made me feel glad I had the tenacity to buckle up and finish it.

Sound - 9

There are a lot of reasons to like Final Fantasy 8's range in audio. There are some beautiful tracks in the game, including my personal favorite from the game, The Extreme, which plays in the final battle. Of course, I wouldn't reccommend clicking the link unless you really want to spoil the final boss, as it is her theme. Beyond that though, the quality of the audio is rather high, and it's easily one of my favorite Final Fantasies in regards to sound. They could have done better, but with the limitations of the format at the time, I'll excuse it. Again, some of the best bits are during the FMV sequences.

Addictiveness - 9

This is the game I want more than any other to be remade in an HD format. Forget Final Fantasy 7. Forget Final Fantasy 10. The gameplay is so much different from in 7, despite being the next game in the series. The drawing system sucks at first, but once you learn to refine magic, it's like drawing only exists to bring in the GF's (summons) to your side. And trust me, drawing from every enemy to see if they have something you want or need is actually a pretty good idea. If you don't draw, you can't get the most powerful GF in the game, Eden, which is gotten from one of the superbosses. There's also one more thing that really sets this game apart from past and future Final Fantasies in that grinding for levels is generally a bad idea, as the enemies scale with you, and can make the game more difficult if you don't junction properly.

Story - 10

The best part of the game without a doubt. It's no secret I'm a huge fan of in-depth story telling that the Final Fantasy series brings, and this isn't just no exception... this is quite possibly my favorite FF story. (I haven't played 9 yet... so that's subject to change.) I get where it can get confusing, and I honestly don't expect people to like it as much as I do, but I think it's a mistake to dismiss this game for having a more confusing story than most games in the series. Essentially, you are Squall. You are a SeeD, and your mission is to basically kill the sorceress. Along the way you meet an electric cast of characters ranging from the cocky Zell Dincht, the lecture filled Quistis Trepe, and the spunky Selphie Tilmitt, to the tail chasing Irvinne Kinneas, and the youthful spirited Rinoa Heartilly. These people and others help lead Squall on a journey where he not only learns about them, but about himself. Ultimately, there's nothing more I can say without spoiling an amazing story. Play it yourself.

Depth - 6

I wasn't terribly impressed with the variety of side quests in the game, but I did rather enjoy the optional GF caverns/quests. It's really hit or miss for generally unappealing rewards, so I only reccommend looking for vase pieces if you are an OCD nut who needs 100%. Otherwise, you should probably just stick to the story, and enjoy that instead. The game can range in length depending on your playstyle. I put in a hefty amount of time, but also did a large portion of things you can do in the game.

Difficulty - 4

I give this a 4, only because I think I might have found the easiest way to beat the game by complete accident. Nonetheless, I'm told there are a handful of difficult boss battles, but I didn't really have many problems. About the only times I did were my battle with the final boss (and you will too unless you are prepared.) and the battle with a super boss that contains the strongest GF in the game. It's a pretty balanced game however, and generally, you'll have about as difficult time on disc 3 as you do on disc 4.

Overall - 9.1

I love this game. To say it's one of my top 10 favorites at present (as well as being the highest rated Final Fantasy) should prove it's calliber as one of the true classics on the psone. I also want to take this time to note again, that coming in, I dreaded playing it. The fact that turned into pure love for the game shows I'm either getting soft, or that this was one of the best games I've ever played. There are few games these days I'm willing to give anything above a 9 to, and this is one of them. Kudos to everyone who worked on this masterpiece.
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