Shlnsengumi
01-15-2007, 06:35 AM
hink it's a new fad, to hate on Final Fantasy VIII.
VIII is by far, my favorite Final Fantasy of them all. The story is MUCH deeper than most stories, and i'm beginning to doubt whether or not the haters here actually played and beat the game.
Music was top notch. Eyes On Me is an awesome song, and apparently the site creator had that in mind because it's called "Eyes on Final Fantasy".
Characters being underdeveloped is a big laugh. Each character had his or hers own role and unique personality.
Squall: The loner. Whoever said Squall is a necrophiliac is just... i'm sorry, stupid, because that was no where near what the developers had in mind, it's just that your probably determined to hate it.
Rinoa: The romance of Squall's life, who is evidently the one who will open Squalls heart, and change his life forever for the better.
Zell: Martial artist, very hyper and always willing to accept a good fight. Similiar to Sanosuke from RuroKen (if anyone has ever seen it).
Seifer: The rival of Squall. We all have rivals in life, and this is no exception. Both are equal in skill, and even though Seifer may have gone to far, there is always still the near friendly bond (as seen in the last cinematics)
Selphie: Are typical, "Happy-go-lucky" girl. Every FF has one. Ex: Rikku.
Quitis: Our patient and intelligent instructor of Squall. Very strict, yet in the beginning there was a sign of slight attraction to Squall.
Irvine: Our ladies man, and very charming fellow, but in the heat, he is very calm and loyal within.
Laguna: Possibly the coolest and cutest character of them all. His emotions when confronting Julia is REAL. It's not the typical dialogue thats found iN FFVIII. It's real, self-concious emotion, like in real life.
SO before you go on saying the characters were underdeveloped, take a good look at each. They are unique, yet similar to all other FF characters. (pick a FF i've played, I guarente you I can match up the characters to the different game). And stop hating on Squall. One of the games focuses is to learn how to let go of the past. Evidently, Squall has an obvious attachment disorder from when Ellone had left the orphanage, and thus is the reason for his attitude. Yet he isn't 100% emotion free. He can be overcome with emotion and choose reckless actions. Yet as the story dissolves, you learn to understand why and how he overcomes this.
The story: The story is set in a very different feel then most were used to. It had a "school days" feel. The reason for Squalls lone wolf attitude is that he shut out his emotions for the fear of being vulnerable, which is why it makes him such an exceptional student in combat. The "forced" love story is not at all forced. It is quite romantic. THroughout the game, Squalls attraction for Rinoa increases. Eventually to the climax point where Squall must decide whether or not to go out and rescue Rinoa in space.
The ideaof them all being orphanes is a nice addition. They are practically a family, which is a way different bond then seen in most games. Also.
Laguna's old crush of Julia, makes perfect sense for Squall and Rinoa to fall in love. (after all, Squall is Lagunas son, and Rinoa is Julia's daughter). All together, it is a perfect sequence of nicely changed events that will reunite a family.
Also, if you guys hate the game so damn much, just don't post in this section? It's that simple. This just furthermore proves that you are determined to hate this game.
VIII is by far, my favorite Final Fantasy of them all. The story is MUCH deeper than most stories, and i'm beginning to doubt whether or not the haters here actually played and beat the game.
Music was top notch. Eyes On Me is an awesome song, and apparently the site creator had that in mind because it's called "Eyes on Final Fantasy".
Characters being underdeveloped is a big laugh. Each character had his or hers own role and unique personality.
Squall: The loner. Whoever said Squall is a necrophiliac is just... i'm sorry, stupid, because that was no where near what the developers had in mind, it's just that your probably determined to hate it.
Rinoa: The romance of Squall's life, who is evidently the one who will open Squalls heart, and change his life forever for the better.
Zell: Martial artist, very hyper and always willing to accept a good fight. Similiar to Sanosuke from RuroKen (if anyone has ever seen it).
Seifer: The rival of Squall. We all have rivals in life, and this is no exception. Both are equal in skill, and even though Seifer may have gone to far, there is always still the near friendly bond (as seen in the last cinematics)
Selphie: Are typical, "Happy-go-lucky" girl. Every FF has one. Ex: Rikku.
Quitis: Our patient and intelligent instructor of Squall. Very strict, yet in the beginning there was a sign of slight attraction to Squall.
Irvine: Our ladies man, and very charming fellow, but in the heat, he is very calm and loyal within.
Laguna: Possibly the coolest and cutest character of them all. His emotions when confronting Julia is REAL. It's not the typical dialogue thats found iN FFVIII. It's real, self-concious emotion, like in real life.
SO before you go on saying the characters were underdeveloped, take a good look at each. They are unique, yet similar to all other FF characters. (pick a FF i've played, I guarente you I can match up the characters to the different game). And stop hating on Squall. One of the games focuses is to learn how to let go of the past. Evidently, Squall has an obvious attachment disorder from when Ellone had left the orphanage, and thus is the reason for his attitude. Yet he isn't 100% emotion free. He can be overcome with emotion and choose reckless actions. Yet as the story dissolves, you learn to understand why and how he overcomes this.
The story: The story is set in a very different feel then most were used to. It had a "school days" feel. The reason for Squalls lone wolf attitude is that he shut out his emotions for the fear of being vulnerable, which is why it makes him such an exceptional student in combat. The "forced" love story is not at all forced. It is quite romantic. THroughout the game, Squalls attraction for Rinoa increases. Eventually to the climax point where Squall must decide whether or not to go out and rescue Rinoa in space.
The ideaof them all being orphanes is a nice addition. They are practically a family, which is a way different bond then seen in most games. Also.
Laguna's old crush of Julia, makes perfect sense for Squall and Rinoa to fall in love. (after all, Squall is Lagunas son, and Rinoa is Julia's daughter). All together, it is a perfect sequence of nicely changed events that will reunite a family.
Also, if you guys hate the game so damn much, just don't post in this section? It's that simple. This just furthermore proves that you are determined to hate this game.