FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED (2019)

Developer: Square Enix
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 5,503 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 22 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A polished classic JRPG with a moody, romantic story and deliberate turn-based battles that feel both nostalgic and gently paced.

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What players say

Players praise the story and characters, but many call this a lazy remaster. The only real improvements are character models and 3x speed. Players point to the locked 4:3 aspect ratio, low battle framerate, and a lack of texture or cutscene upgrades.

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