Wow, this statement does really belong to the X-2 forum.Originally Posted by Soul of Tarsis
FFVIII was pretty good.
Wow, this statement does really belong to the X-2 forum.
FFVIII was pretty good.
:joey:
Sorry, but I don't see what's so appealing about this game. Junction system ruined this game for me from the beginning. That and uninteresting characters and plot.
Seriously though, who came up with that smurfing junction system? I spent my first two playthroughs using GF in EVERY SINGLE BATTLE because i couldn't get the hang of that damned thing. (I never beat either playthrough) Well, having to build weapons by finding magazines and material probably helped that problem a bit.
FFVIII is my favorite of the series, so I obviously don't have much trouble in seeing why someone might enjoy it. I mean, there's the general idea that happen I like pretty much the entire thing, but there are some more specific reasons, too.
The character animations were excellently done; the characters actually moved like people. They spoke the same way. I don't see how in the world there are complaints about the graphics; they were stellar, and they were good enough that they still hold up, even discounting the FMVs (which, in large part, have yet to be matched.)
Every character has a clear and distinct personality--even counting a lot of the minor NPCs. Those who don't see this simply must not be paying attention. No, no one was given as much focus as Squall and Rinoa, but considering that their story was one of the major plot points, that makes sense. The other characters had development; you simply had to watch for it.
The setting was one of the best-defined and best-developed of the series, if not the best. Every location had a unique feel to it, and, more to the point, every location felt like it was a part of the same world--and many of the locations were given some history. The Tomb of the Unknown King, for example, gave a lot of insight into the Galbadia Region as a whole. More than that, the Information files in the tutorial were extensive--basically, everything that might have been confusing was explained, usually in more than one place--and for the most part, even the orphanage plot twist was foreshadowed. (The Trabia Garden scene is another post, but it wasn't as unreasonable as you'd think. The memory losss caused by the GFs was hinted in numerous places, and it only makes sense that a bunch of orphans would end up meeting at schools established primarily for orphans, especially given that they were in the founder's orphanage.) Again, you just had to be paying attention. If you breezed through the game and didn't pay any attention to the story, you were going to be lost. While Ultimecia herself wasn't given much development (that I admit), she was at least present throughought the game--and it can be interesting to have a villain who basically seems to be nuts. The characters didn't know their motivations, and, as they'd said earlier, they didn't need to. They're SeeDs (mostly); they did their job. If you want more, write fanfiction.
Triple Triad is its own reward, but even aside from that addicting card game, the cards were exceptionally useful.
As for the Junction system, I loved it. It wasn't hard for me to understand, and with just a bit of practice, it became, for me, the best system of the series.
But, to be fair, I'm a clear FFVIII fan, so your opinions may vary. I simply see no weight to the complaints against the game.
-Q
no offense (actually take offence if you wish) but your stupid. a) the junction system is very simple and b) it smurfing explains it in pathetic detail for people like you
a) No, it's not.
b) No, they don't. The tutorials the game gives on the junction system are awful.
Obviously, for FFVIII fans who've played it over and over again it seems simple, but for the newbie it's not. However, it can be learnt after a bit of messing about with, and it ends up becoming simple once you've experimented a bit. My main issue with the junction system is not its difficulty but the extreme way it can unbalance the game.
the story is WAY more deep than you think every thing has a conections. The only way to find some of these things out tho you have to do side missions and after you do the story progresses more if you look into you tutorial infromation about charecters and locations.
personly i didnt think squall whined. he was a dick and mostly said this to him self "....." i remeber seeing that in his words more than any thing
9 was a joke i didnt find much about that game like able cept for dager.
you said 8's story was shady what abuot 10 i thought that was wacked out but eh
Okay, that's fair. I won't touch the comment about the junction system right now, but it's true that I've spent a lot of time thinking about FFVIII and how everything connects; the newbie will probably not see all that on a first runthrough unless they're really paying attention. Part of what I like about FFVIII, though, is simply the fact that it's all there if you look.
EDIT: It occurs to me that you probably mean just the Junction system, and now I feel silly. I didn't have any trouble learning the Junction system my first time through, though. The Tutorials, while slow, are a good start for experimentation. I don't see that as much problem, though of course you'll get better at it the more you play.
Last edited by Qurange; 01-02-2006 at 06:44 PM.
-Q
ive only played the game once through. put some magic on your stats how simple is that!!!! besides it has an auto function where it does it for you.
FFVIII is the first FF I've played, so my opinions may be biased. However, there are some things that I agree and disagree with the previous posts.
Squall is MEANT to be cold..and somehow, childish. He doesn't recognize himself very well, and he, apparently doesn't like his certain feelings as well. Though I wouldn't say he's whining...more to ranting to himself most of the times..which I find funny, because he's sorta cold and quiet, but he keeps talking to himself.
Though I must agree the other characters should have been given more development...but then, I do think it's suffice.
Okay the junction system was extremely simple, when the game came out i was only 11 years old and i got it perfectly my first playthrough.
I didnt like the draw system because it took forever to draw magic from enemies and if you tried to stock up on 100 of a spell from one of those hidden draw points it would take even longer.
The only use for magic other than the Cures and Aura was Junctioning because i never used offensive magic and rarely summoned the GFs. Course that is the norm for me in all FF, im more of a physical attack kind of guy.
The graphics were awesome for their time, ecspecially the FMVs.
The story was great.
All in all an awesome game. Second in my favorite FF list topped only by 7.
wtf, why arent you supposed to level up? The enemies leveled up with you so the game would be more chalenging (not that it worked cause the game is pretty easy) not because you werent supposed to. I finished all my games at level 100 but that could be because i also do all the sidequests and i always make it a point to get Lionheart before the end of Disc 2, which takes a lot of work.
Doc "But I'm a pacifist, I don't believe in violence"
Caboose "Your a thing babies suck on?"
Tucker "No thats a pedophile"
Same here. I always do all the sidequests and get everything i can. I try to get & do everything possible before beating the game.
The junctioning system was a lot of fun it allowed you to customize your characters. It was simple i was 10 when i first played the game and i had the junctioning down after an hour of gameplay.
The GFs that could teach you abilities were a step up from summon materia of 7.
Drawing was a pain in the neck sometimes.
Offensive spells were basically useless and usually found myself only using haste, aura, curaga, full-life, and the one good offensive spell that was METEOR!!!
The limit break system was much better as you could control them not just after time it would build up.
Leveling wasnt meant to play as big of a part as in the other FF's due to its lack of increase on your stats.
You were meant to junction and make combos that worked and fit your play style.
No it wasnt funny but its an RPG not Family Guy. Go watch Comedy Central if you want to laugh... play FF VIII if you want to have fun.
Thats all i have to say... it was not the best but it was good.
As Ive explained many times before on this forum FF8 was my very first FF and it also introduced me to the RPG genre. I cant find fault with this game at all, I cant! People moan about the battle system or the characters, but I love every last thing about it.
It is my all-time favourite game.
it was my first too but i find fault in the lack of use for offensive magic and GFs other than eden and doomtrain
there was an auto smurfing junction button how hard is that? it made it more tactical. for each boss you could swich up ur juctions and becom strogner to its attacks or make your guys hit harder. u could give custimize ur charecters to high health and vit or str and mag. helped you defend aggenst stats effects also which was my fav. i hate in the other ff's that u have to find armor and crap that gives you these effects. with 8 you could actully have a high DEF. with a poisin sleep blind defens also instead of have some crap armor with a posin d or a high with no status d. the only thing i didnt like was if you had all your kool magic junction you couldnt use it.the time it took to junction didnt bother me i loved it. its like a chess game you can beat any thing at any time in the game if you just junction right!
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