Old Arguments
I did not have a PlayStation when FF8 was released. I bought it a week ago. What were the pro and anti-FF8 arguments? At what side did you stay in the polemyc and why? I read on Wikipedia that nobody liked or disliked FF8, people just loved or hated it!
Awesome game. My favorite FF, actually.
Play it in its entirety, then judge it for yourself. Be sure to take time to fully understand the junctioning system.
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My favourite of the series ^^ As stated above, take time to get into the abilities and junctioning system, and spend some time understanding every aspect of the story. I think thats why alot of people dont like the game as much as the others in the series, because it's not a traditional storyline.
Oh my god. Final Fantasy 8 was the only Final Fantasy game that I have ever played and been hooked on. I've tried to play FF7 and FF9 but they just couldn't do it for me like FF8. I have played/beat FFX but FF8 is still the best game out there for me!
But the first time I played, I didn't understand the junctioning system or any of that and I really suffered from that. So like everyone else said, take your time playing it so you get the whole feel from it.
That's that.
you dont need to understand junctioning, really.. i beat it my first time iwthout ever junctioning magic to my stats, but the missle base was smurfing haaaaaaard for me.
if you dont understand junctioning fully, my advice is to read up on it, find out where and how to get good spells, and stock up on them. if you want to know, you can msn me right now at rhymeslayer@hotmail.com or send me a pm.
back to topic; i think a lot of people hated ffviii because disc 1 was so excellent, the characters were literally thrown into every event and it all connected so nicely. disc 2 was like "oh, lets go to FH now, ok?" "oh.. why dont we go find the white seed ship?".. granted the white seed ship is significant to the plot, but i think square couldve worked it in better.
also, people might think squall is a knob.. ffviii has the best battle system, imho.
my fav but not the best. ff7 is best. junctioning was easy. i always went by element or such (gf's) and pushed auto-strength. tee hee
Oh gods, why? ಥ_ಥ
Anti-FFVIII arguements:
-Underdeveloped characters and two overly developed ones.
-Drawing magic was boring, and people didn't like the Junction system because they so much enjoy the Materia system/are lazy.
-The story was based in large part around a love story.
-The single cheesiest and stupid plot twist in the history of time and space.
-Squall was not the most likeable character, and his 180 into suddenly being in love with Rinoa was not done very well.
-A main villain we meet all of twice and don't even know about until disc 3.
-Omg, lets summon Eden during every single battle. Yay!! *dies*
(and I'm sure there are more)
Pro-FFVIII arguements:
-Great graphics, awesome music, etc etc (other various good aesthetic stuff)
-The junctions system was cool and original, and allowed for uberness rather early in the game.
-Good battle system.
-Triple Triad
-The story was based in large part around a love story.
-Very interesting and unique main character.
-Laguna
-Good general story, despite its plotholes and cheesiness.
(and there's other stuff)
I love FFVIII, but I can totally see how FFVIII is an aquired taste, and some people just won't like it.
I absolutely love this game. VIII was my first and definatly my favorite final fantasy. The characters, story, music, graphics, battle system, junctioning (etc etc) were awsome
I loved it. Especially the junction system. I got zell's strength super high and he did up to 100,000 damage during duel!!!
that would get me playing. But i love FF 8 and enjoy the junctioning system. its fun!Originally Posted by SeedRankLou
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LOL. SeeDRankLou, you've practically listed all the reasons I didn't like this game. But you've also listed the reason I played the game which is Laguna.
it's a good game. ff7 is better in my opinion. but they're all good. play them all. RIGHT NOW.
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If you like love story, then this is for you.
[biased generalization]
One thing you might want to consider is that about 90% of the people who hate FF8 are madly in love with either FF6 or FF7. People who liked F6 hate it because it wasn’t classical enough for them, and people who liked FF7 hate it because it doesn’t have Cloud of Sephiroth. The other 10% hate it because they suck.
[/biased generalization]
i.e. can't get their head around the abstract and out-of-this-world idea known as the junctioning system.
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