Just started playing it, I got a few ?s

[Lychon]

Seems like I just use the summons over and over to beat the mini bosses. Frankly, it's getting monotonous. Is it always like this? I mean, the summons do way more dmg than my spells or attacks.

Hmmm...this might be some kind of veiled and calculated attack on Final Fantasy VIII. But, I will take your word for it that you just started playing the game.

Yes, the gloriously vibrant cut scenes are present for most of the GF's you summon and they cannot be skipped. But you by no means HAVE to use GF's. In fact, one can probably get through the entire game without summoning any GF's at all- they simply add to the overall enjoyment and interactivity of the game.

-LYCHON