Quote Originally Posted by Loony BoB View Post
VIII is never as bad as people claim it is, Manny. It's not the best by any means, but it's one of the most enjoyable gameplay experiences I've had. People like Neo might complain that you can rig the game so you're overpowered, but really you can do that in any FF game if you really want to.
The complaint isn't that you can do that, the complaint is it's just how the game goes. You know how you become overpowered? Junctioning high level magic to stats. How does the game tell you the system works? By junctioning higher level magic to stats you are stronger.

You become overpowered by doing EXACTLY WHAT THE GAME TELLS YOU TO. there is an ever so subtle difference here. ;P

Also, my issue listed wasn't about being overpowered. It's that the set up of the Junction system itself makes the use of magic almost pointless outside of exploits like Aura.

And no, I don't believe that defense in the slightest for either VII or VIII.

1) Not all issues are of equal merit. Specifically the problems i have with FF VIII are things I have more issues with then other games.

2) Not all games have the same number of issues.

3) I give all games critical focus, and still I manage to enjoy a smurf ton of games, as you can notice from the massive size of this list, which isn't even a complete list of games I've played and enjoyed. ;P


Edit: I will say in regards to Man's FF VI comment, it was a bit stupid of them, but they didn't really trust the Emperor, hence them keeping an eye on the guy. It was more a coming together of what seemed to be, at the time, a mutual threat that required cooperation. A bit of a stretch, yes, but nothing I find breaks the suspension of Disbelief.