FFVIII - Worth Getting? - Page 7

June 7, 2008, 7:30 AM

best final fantasy game by far 9.9/10 , .1 point off for not being able to skip the GF summon scenes,after the 50th time it gets anoying so i never used any gfs latter on

June 7, 2008, 8:27 AM

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HAHA, I agree 100% with that post. I completely stopped using em for the same reason. And yes, personally I find it to be the best FF game so of course I'd agree on giving it a go to any gamer.

June 7, 2008, 4:08 PM

Now don't scratch at me when I say this, this is for opinions after all.

I think it was a great game, but! It was one of the worst FFs (there i said it) I enjoyed the game, but I felt the character lacked uniqueness, characters on past FFs had something that more or less stood out about them, and the same for the games afterwards. It was a bit a risky turn for FF, a risk worth taking though, don't get me wrong, sometimes, it can be quite good for a change from the usual, "past but with future technology" theme that FFs usually more or less go for, but it turned off a few fans, some of which put down the controller before reaching Dollet.

I enjoyed it, but not as much as I have enjoyed most of the other franchises of the series, it was a good thing FF9 immediately jumped back to the usual FF theme because many fans would of been turned off. I persoanally wouldn't of mind, but it was nice to go back to the basics with FF9.

June 7, 2008, 4:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rydia

People either seem to love or hate this game, so I would recommend renting/borrowing it first, if you even can.

I personally liked this game. I did like the junctioning system. If you like RPG's that have a straightforeward battle and stat system, then don't get this game.

I'm honestly surprised at how many people don't get major plot points in this game.

Alright this isn't really the place for this but the orphanage plot actually drives the entire story of the game. I'll try to do this with out spoiling anything.

Characters:

Squall- Raised in the orphanage, was very attached to Ellone and felt very lonely when she left. Grew up to be very cold. Used GF's.

Selphie- Raised in the orphanage, attended Trebia Garden, always dreamed of being in her own band. Used GFs.

Zell- Raised in the orphanage, was adopted. Studied martial arts, used GF's.

Seifer- Raised in the orphanage, was too proud and arrogant to use the GF's [VERY IMPORTANT TO HIS PLOT AND CHARACTER AND RELATIONSHIP WITH EDEA]

Quistis- raised in the orphanage, became a teacher at a young age but resigned because she didn't feel she was good enough. Used GF's so she doesn't understand her feelings for Squall (which isn't love like she thought).

Irvine- Raised in the orphanage, Attended a garden where GF's were not used. [VERY IMPORTANT FOR HIS CHARACTER ESPECIALLY FOR HIS DECISION AT THE END OF DISK 1]

Rinoa- Daughter to the general, started her own rebel group to save her town but was a bit inexperienced. Was very wealthy Inherited sorcesses powers.

A back story does not necessarily make a character developed or not. It's how they change through the story and how they react to situations that are given to them. Considering the plot with Edea, it actually makes a lot of sense that these characters would be raised in the same place.

I totally agree with you, FFXIII is a fantastic game, and i personally found the characters very individual and all very likable in their own way.

I would totally recommend FXIII to anyone into RPG's, for me it was a fantastic game and it still remains my favorite final fantasy game out of all the ones i have played so far.
The scenery is beautiful, the GF's mighty and inspiring, the characters likable and interesting, the music fantastic, the card games addictive and fun, the battle system traditional but good (and improved over FFVII)- overall IMHO FFXIII is a really great game i would recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it yet

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June 7, 2008, 11:32 PM

I wish I could play FFXIII this early....

Anyway, I was one of the few that like Rinoa...she reminded me of my girlfriend at the time so I was enthralled with her. In fact it made me feel apart of the game. From this game came my favorite character from the series Lagunia. I loved his back story more then any other FF character.

June 12, 2008, 2:09 AM

Yes FF8 is worth to get imo it's the best final fantasy game ever made.Especially if your into games that go into the past,future,and present.This game also has realistic characters which make it unique.The other great thing about it is theres this cool dream sequence thing where you play as another main character and a different party!Which imo made the game a legend.So yes,you should get it and it's worth to get.Plus its only like 10 dollars.

And thats a great bargain.

June 12, 2008, 3:11 AM

FF VIII is definitely worth getting. the graphics are a step up from FF VII and the characters have a personality at least. also they have awesome battle music. if you don't have it, get it.

June 15, 2008, 11:21 AM

Well if you can get it then go and get it, however if you can't find it then it's not a thing that need to kill yourself to get, I don't like the characters personality, also I believe the storyline isn't that good if you want to compare it with FFVII or FFX, but for the graphics I admit it's way better than FFVII.

July 17, 2008, 9:43 PM

Undoubtedly, Final Fantasy VIII is worth getting. It's my favourite FF game, and I've played VII, VIII, IX, X, and XII, no Final Fantasy game has given me more enjoyment than VIII, the characters are good, the music is great, and the storyline is excellent, not to mention the gameplay.

So yeah, I'd definitely recommend this game to you gamers out there, it is just a great game, and is quite long, so it will last you a while.

July 17, 2008, 10:25 PM

I borrowed this game from my friend with high hopes of it being another masterpiece like FFVII, and this was my experience:

I liked the first half of the game, the battles and everything were fun.. but I sort of lost interest after that.

Something about it just made me go, "Eh," and then I just gave the game back to my friend.

I didn't even bother finishing it.

-shrug-