To tell you the truth, I actually liked FF8. However, I will admit that most of the characters are horribly under developed. The plot is a convoluted mess, and battle mechanics are the most broken in the entire series. Still, I highly enjoyed the game. I loved the sci-fi world, and the card game a lot. I also really liked Squall to be honest. I thought he did the quiet brooding thing, better than Cloud at least.