I agree with all, but talkin' about game's strategy I prefer FVII!the materia thing and all... in FVIII is quite easy... we can do many things in FVII like making great combinations with materia, and the history is very good... but my first experience with final fantasy was on 8... I loved that game but whe I played 7 my opinion changed a little bit... but yet it still one of the best!!!! and Squall is the best (and the hottest =P) character they ever made!!! (him and SEPHIROTH of course!) I like he's personality... so mysterious... !