Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

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  • Summary: In a world where an ancient energy known as the Sorceress Power is passed down through generations, the peace of the realm is threatened when the evil Sorceress Edea takes power as ruler of the Galbadia Republic. Squall, a member of Balamb Garden Military Academy's elite mercenary forceIn a world where an ancient energy known as the Sorceress Power is passed down through generations, the peace of the realm is threatened when the evil Sorceress Edea takes power as ruler of the Galbadia Republic. Squall, a member of Balamb Garden Military Academy's elite mercenary force SeeD, other allies from the Garden, and Rinoa, a member of the resistance, join together on a journey to fight against Sorceress Edea, who shows hostility toward the Garden. [Square Enix]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 3, 2019
    100
    All in all, the remastered edition is simply the best way to enjoy Final Fantasy VIII. Square Enix has struggled in the past with its previous ports of the Final Fantasy franchise, but may finally be hitting its stride. All of the improvements and enhancements give Final Fantasy VIII a much more modern feel without sacrificing any of its soul. As a lifelong fan of the Final Fantasy franchise and VIII in particular, I couldn’t be happier with this remaster and look forward to hours of enjoyment wherever I go.
  2. DualShockers
    Sep 3, 2019
    90
    Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is a love letter to fans of the original title.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 10, 2019
    90
    There is so much to admire with Final Fantasy VIII. It was a game completely unafraid to take chances and that turned more than a few people off. But those who stick with it are rewarded with a wonderfully quirky game. It has a whole card game that will take up hours of your time. For those that already love it, this will be an easy sell. For those that wrote it off initially, or felt like it was a betrayal of the series roots, give it another go. The new features may help introduce a classic game to a whole new audience.
  4. Screen Rant
    Sep 3, 2019
    80
    FF8 Remastered is still one of the best Final Fantasy games ever made. Time may be cruel, but it apparently has a soft spot for Squall. Anyone looking for a good JRPG experience - classic or modern - will find something to love in FF8 Remastered, which makes it a must-play re-release that will surely entertain as much as it surprises.
  5. Nintenderos
    Sep 9, 2019
    75
    The new remastered version of Final Fantasy VIII more than a rebuilt itself adapted to current technology remains quite faithful to the original design and it is able to captivate the most nostalgic fans of the game with its JRPG style. However, it is possible that the title will not fully convince those who play it for the first time.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 3, 2019
    75
    The 20-year-old Final Fantasy VIII has been resurected by this Remastered with several really useful cheats. We appreciate the new 3D models but, once again, the 4/3 ratio, and some missing features that are standard on Zodiac Age, for example, feels a bit sad.
  7. Cubed3
    Sep 27, 2019
    50
    Is Final Fantasy VIII Remastered the best way to play it? It really depends on a few things. Being able to bypass most of its questionable design choices certainly makes it more enjoyable than it was, then again that only highlights just how flawed it was in the first place. So, why bother at all? You may as well play it as it was intended, warts and all. This also applies to the revamped visuals; obviously improved in some areas, but the updated HD character models don't go well with the low-res pre-rendered backgrounds.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo praticamente beira a perfeição!
    Merece levar nota 10 em todas plataformas
    Nesse game você tem vontade de saber da vida de todos    Jogo praticamente beira a perfeição!
    Merece levar nota 10 em todas plataformas
    Nesse game você tem vontade de saber da vida de todos personagem, sendo mundo aberto a partir de um tempo podendo explorar onde você quiser.    … Expand
  2. tesodaking
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    Sono poco oggettivo con questo titolo. È stato il mio primo final fantasy ed e attualmente il mio preferito, anche più del 7. Peccato che leSono poco oggettivo con questo titolo. È stato il mio primo final fantasy ed e attualmente il mio preferito, anche più del 7. Peccato che le traduzioni per questa versione switch siano a tratti terribili… Expand
  4. GamesDoneRight
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    This is a great remaster for one of my favorite Final Fantasies to date. The models are crisp and clean and they fixed the soundtrack from theThis is a great remaster for one of my favorite Final Fantasies to date. The models are crisp and clean and they fixed the soundtrack from the PC port as that was the port they used to remaster. My only complaint would have to be that some of the backgrounds feel weird with these new models throughout the game.… Expand
  5. JRice
    Nov 17, 2021
    6
    After the amazing SNES games, FFVIII plays incredibly clunky, and features strange mechanics and terrible level design.
    Also, the graphics    After the amazing SNES games, FFVIII plays incredibly clunky, and features strange mechanics and terrible level design.
    Also, the graphics didnt age well, and the blurry backgrounds dont fit the new character models.

    This is, with wide range, my least favourite FF of all SNES and PS1 titles...    … Expand
  6. benter
    Mar 25, 2022
    5
    ПОЧЕМУ ЭКРАН КВАДРАТНЫЙ? ЧТО ЗА БРЕД? В РЕМАСТЕРЕ СЛОЖНО ЭКРАН РАСШИРИТЬ?
  7. SenZephyr
    Nov 7, 2019
    5
    My all-time favorite game released with upscaled sprites and playable on my portable console screen? Yes, please. This game is as amazing asMy all-time favorite game released with upscaled sprites and playable on my portable console screen? Yes, please. This game is as amazing as ever, and while I think it would’ve been a teeny-tiny better if they upgraded the static backgrounds, I still feel that flood of nostalgia each time I power it up. Pros: - Better character sprites.
    - Same amazing soundtrack.
    - Options for speeding up gameplay or turning off encounters for story focused play.
    - Same great story that showcases some great character growth and touching moments. - Feels right at home on the Switch screen, smaller screen helps highlight the beautiful artwork throughout the game. Cons:
    - Great new sprites sometimes look too sharp for existing pre-rendered backgrounds.
    - Squall looks less mature, and more K-pop.
    - I feel like this could be ported to mobile as well and I have my phone on me more often.    … Expand
  8. hero28306
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Tiene un bug que hace que el juego pete en español y sea injugable y en meses que lleva ya son incapaces de subir ningún parche vergonzoso

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