Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (2019)

Developer: Square Enix Creative Business Unit I, DotEmu, Access Games
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 33 player ratings
Main story: about 40 hours
Completionist: about 60 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A melancholic and romantic RPG with slow-paced strategic combat and a nostalgic, film-like atmosphere.

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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered features upgraded character models, enhanced Guardian Forces and improved visual effects while preserving the original game’s story and pre-rendered backgrounds. It includes modern features such as achievements, controller support, and optional battle enhancements like 3x speed, no encounters and max stats.

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