FINAL FANTASY VIII (2013)

Developer: Square Enix
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9,461 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing FINAL FANTASY VIII feels like a sprawling, emotionally charged journey through a richly scored world of war and romance, driven by character drama and classic turn-based combat.

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What players say

Players are split on Final Fantasy VIII: some call it an underrated classic with the series' best soundtrack, others find its junction and magic-drawing mechanics tedious and the story incoherent. Many recommend the 2013 version over the remaster for mod support, but warn of audio glitches and poor controller support in this port.

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