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37 want | 608 own | 143 completed
Release Dates NA Aug 31, 99 EU Oct 27, 99 JP Feb 11, 99 AU October 99
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Eerily aware of its own incredibility

Squall is nearing the end of his studies at Balamb Garden, a campus host to mercenary...

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Nine ball Apr 11, 12 2:58pm
such investment of time for such a disapointing game with a story more tangled and impenetrable than a contortionist from a cirque du solei #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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phoenix00 Mar 06, 12 4:35pm
added a cheat "Easy Diablos Battle"
Zack_305 Jan 27, 12 4:15am
Just got Ifrit! Easy as heck #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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Zack_305 Jan 26, 12 3:45am
Alright just stated again!!!! Feeling nostalgic #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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CrystalLaser Apr 24, 11 12:13am
added a blog post "My Dissidia dream cast"
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Shift Fn Dec 16, 10 12:13pm
Obtained the Guardian Force Ifrit at the Fire Cavern. #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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BOONaMAi_Reedbkwrdz Nov 07, 10 9:18pm
i liked things bout it, only reason i played kuz its FF. #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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Guest Oct 31, 10 9:10pm
added a cheat "Incredible STR on disc 1!"
Crumb Oct 28, 10 6:08am
3/5 #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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JasonKaotic Aug 21, 10 5:22pm
Oh, I'm at the part where you fly the Ragnarok into Lunatic Pandora. I'm going for Tonberry, Doomtrain and Eden first though. #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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JasonKaotic Aug 21, 10 5:21pm
That trepie with the Quistis card stole all my *bleep*ing Character cards! #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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JasonKaotic Aug 19, 10 5:49pm
Well yesterday I finally got this badass mofo working. I have just got myself back to Galbadia Garden in Disc 2~ #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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Zecv Aug 17, 10 8:32pm
Completed all the way to the end. Never beat the Omega weapon. #FinalFantasy8 #PSX
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xxEndless Destinyxx Aug 15, 10 7:49pm
added a cheat "ULTIMA WEAPON- ULTIMATE DEFEAT!!!!!"
FF8gamer Aug 05, 10 6:26pm
added a cheat "How to get good cards."
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Background

You are Squall Leonhart, a "lone-wolf" and an outcast. He joins SeeD, an elite mercenary unit, and in order to graduate must help settle the war between the countries of Galbadia and Dollet.
After completing the SeeD test, he then goes on his first mission - helping a young woman named Rinoa Heartilly to defeat an evil President. But Squall soon realizes that there is a much bigger, and sinister, evil behind all this. Will he be able to stop it?

Gameplay

The gameplay of Final Fantasy VIII is slightly different from previous titles. Gaining magic is the most notable change. Instead of gaining experience and learning new spells yourself, you must "draw" your magic and spells from enemies and "draw-points".
Summon monsters are also back, but this time they are called "Guardian Forces". These Guardian Forces can gain experience points to learn abilities. It requires a lot of strategy, as you can only learn a certain amount of abilities.

Features

  • Features an epic story line and a massive new world to explore
  • Dozens of hours of game play
  • Numerous side quests and minigames
  • Improved graphics engine provides lifelike characters and motion-captured animation
  • All enemies can be attacked with beautifully animated Guardian Forces

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