I like FFVIII just as much as VII, & VIII was the first FF game that I played. I think it is a great game, & equals up to VII in terms of how hard the game is to complete.

I don't mind the juntioning system, but after a while it gets a bit annoying. Could have just stuck with the norm...

I hate the fact that you have to wait until near enough the end of the game before you can level up until you have all the GFs. Otherwise you're stats will get messed up & you'll be weak, which in the long run means you really aren't going to win the final battle.