I have to say im not big on level scaling...thats my biggest gripe, but aside from that this game is solid final fantasy.

The junction system is really cool once you figure it all out and the draw system is pretty cool for a novelty idea, but i wouldnt want too see that really all that much again...but it works for this game and works quite well.

Music is superb in all aspects, classic FF music in my eyes.

The story i think is good, alot better than XII but of course not the best in the series by any means, i just think its interesting...i like love stories too btw

I dunno...i just think alot of people hate on this game way too much, i can understand hating the junction system but its really not that much of a travesty, its pretty good when you figure it all out.

Only other major downfall is having to watch summons over and over...course im not a summoner kind of guy unless i need it, so that doesnt effect me too much.

All in all, i think VIII is solid...its ashame it gets thrashed so much.