LOL @ The generalizations in this thread.

I really don't like FFVIII. I never have, I never will and it isn't because I didn't 'get it' or couldn't master the 'complex battle/magic system'.


I got FFVIII. I know how to operate the Junction system and even though I haven't played the game in years, I can still remember how to do it. Just because someone doesn't like or appreciate something you do, doesn't make them a rabid crazy fanboy.

TBH, most of the people who whine about FFVIII being better than VII and not understanding why people hate or dislike it, sound more butthurt and bitter than the FFVII fanboys xD

FFVII was the first FF I played but it wasn't the first RPG I played. Then I played VIII as soon as it was released and was hugely disappointed. BUT, then I played IX as soon as it was released and I fell completely in love with it. I love IX as much as I love VII, and tbh, I don't think I could pick which one is my favorite anymore. So, saying that a VII fanboy loves VII and only VII and no other FF is borderline retarded.

VIII's graphics were better. There is no question about that...but that's kind of what happens when technology is developed and expounded upon.

If you love VIII and it's your favorite...that's great. If not...that's also great. Keep your generalizations to yourself.

Well said! I personally love this game, and have no desire to compare it to any other FF- I prefer to treat them as stand alone games unless they're a sequel or whatever. I do prefer this game to other FF games, however that's just because I enjoy playing it more than, say FFIX. But that's not me comparing the games, that's just me considering which one I enjoy to play more. I wouldn't come straight out and say something like "I think FFVIII is better than FFIX" because I don't- I just enjoy playing FFVIII more

Worth getting it for sure. Some of the criticism of the game stems from either people disliking the junction system and its perceived complexity, whilst others find Squall a difficult character to like. I found him quite an interesting main character though to be fair. His abrasive character early on in the game was quite well explained through the course of the game and it did make sense. I find the junction system is quite easy to use but it does make magic somewhat obsolete. The story and the character development is pretty good overall, except maybe Irvine...I always got the feeling like he was just thrown in there randomly.

Tbh I miss heroes like Cloud and Squall (and most of the FF6 Chars).

I have to agree with what someone said just a few posts up (I'm too lazy to look to see who it was, lol) that when you beat FFVIII you just feel accomplished. Of course, I felt that way when I beat FFVII, but not as much. I think all of the FFs (with the exception of X-2) are great games by themselves. They all have differences that make them unique and a fun experience.

I would recommend anyone to buy FFVIII just because I love the story and the gameplay. In my opinion, it's a fantastic game. But that's just me!

I love that game. It is my favorite game not only of the series but of all I've played which is a good bit. I even enjoyed the junction system which some seem to dislike. Squall was very cool and I like him more than Cloud. The cgs were pretty great especially for a psone game. The charcters were great though they had their moments....I have to say there are characters in every game that have some annoying moments, Aeris annoyed me. I love VII, but I adore VIII. I do have to say though, Sephiroth is a better villain than Ultimecia. I also enjoyed Nobuo's work with the music most on VIII. The Legendary Beast is epic pwnage xD

8's got good graphics and I think the Junction system's unique but... the game is pretty much piss easy, easy to abuse, and the plot really really blows. I was at level 12 on average until disc 3 just by carding enemies lol...