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Is FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- RPG players interested in a wartime story about a mercenary force and a resistance fighter
- Players who want optional changes to battle gauges and Limit Break availability
- Players who want to adjust pace or disable random encounters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a game without RPG battles or character progression
- Players who want every playthrough to retain random encounters and unchanged battle settings
- Players looking for a multiplayer RPG
Our take on FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
The remaster includes options to turn off random encounters and run the game at x3 speed, alongside settings that can change battle resources and unlock content.
What is FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED?
During a conflict initiated by Galbadia’s republic and sorceress Edea, the RPG follows Squall and fellow SeeD mercenaries as they work with Rinoa, a resistance member, against Galbadia and Edea’s plan.
This remastered edition includes graphical enhancements and gameplay settings for difficulty, speed, encounters, health, ATB, and Limit Breaks. Optional aids can provide items, abilities, gil, spells, cards, and higher G. F. levels.
How FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED plays
- 01Battle assists
- Options increase HP, the ATB gauge, and Limit Break availability.
- 02Game speed
- A setting runs gameplay at x3 speed.
- 03Encounter control
- An option removes random encounters.
- 04Unlock options
- Separate options grant items and abilities, raise G.F. levels, provide gil and spells, or unlock Limit Breaks and cards.
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FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED: platforms & release
Is FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED worth it?
It is worth it if: RPG players interested in a wartime story about a mercenary force and a resistance fighter. Skip it if: players seeking a game without RPG battles or character progression.
Where can I download FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED?
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What platforms is FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on?
Windows only.
