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Final Fantasy VIII

Eighth installment of the popular series of Japanese RPG games. This time the protagonist is Squall Leonhart - a cadet of the military academy, involved in warfare with the neighbouring state of Galbadia.

RPG | TPP | fantasy | science fiction | jRPG | PSOne Classics | urban fantasy | singleplayer

Final Fantasy VIII Release Date

11Feb1999

PS1

26Jan2000

PC

24Sep2009

PS3 PSP

28Aug2012

PSV

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An unprovoked attack� An assault deep into enemy territory� A declaration of war�

Thrust into this madness is a man named Squall Leonhart. His relentless drive to become the best leads him to join an elite mercenary squad known as SeeD. To graduate from SeeD, he is chosen to settle growing hostilities between the neighbouring countries of Galbadia and Dollet. For Squall, the chaos of the world around him is nothing compared to his emotional turmoil; an encounter with the beautiful and free-spirited Rinoa Heartilly has turned his well-ordered universe upside down. Experience the adventure of a lifetime. Become absorbed in a magical world of mystery romance and intrigue.

Features:

The latest instalment of the most popular video game series of all time.

An epic tale of love, hate, fear and revenge set to a full orchestral soundtrack.

8 playable characters each with individual personalities and special abilities.

Explore massive, beautifully detailed locations.

New menu system allows players to customise the abilities of each character.

Last updated on 10 December 2007

Game mode: single player  

Media type: 5 CD

User score: 8.6 / 10 based on 1405 votes.

PEGI rating Final Fantasy VIII

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains depictions of violence.

Final Fantasy VIII System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Recommended:
  • Pentium II 300 MHz
  • 64 MB RAM
  • graphic card
Sony PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

  • Uses:
  • PlayStation Network
PlayStation Portable

PlayStation Portable

  • Uses:
  • PlayStation Network
PlayStation Vita

PlayStation Vita

  • Uses:
  • PlayStation Network
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