Final Fantasy 8

[Night the Lucario]

Two things. One, this will probably be a discussion thread. Which means, of course, that you can pick apart things you don't like and did like about a game few of you have probably played for a good five or so years. I'm starting it again. I'll probably post my progress as I go through.

This is my fifth or so play-through, and I'm over-leveling. Mostly, since the creatures and bosses grow with you, by learning all of Quetzacotl's and Shiva's abilities. I still haven't gotten Ifrit, and I'm probably a good three hours in. And I have the second level for the four main spells(Fira, Thundaga, Blizaga, and Cura, for those of you that don't remember.)

So. Discuss?

[Thirdkoopa]

Pick apart things?  Spoony did it for us in 1 and a half hours (Don't see the FFVII or FFI part If you just want the plain review) - It's amazing.

As for FFVIII/8 I thought it was a decent FF game myself; Not one of the best but not one of the worst.

[The Riddler]

The story of FF8 wasn't as compelling as the others, but it was a good game. Entirely too few characters (same beef with FF13 and FFV), but they make it work. I guess it's more tolerable with the two temporary characters. I wasn't huge on the junction system, but once you load up 100 Ultimas or Deaths, you're set.

Aside from those beefs, I like the game. The battle system worked well, and when I was younger I got to cheat since I had a turbo controller, I could fly through the button presses of the GFs.

The story was good, but not as bright as it could have been. The love story was a bit strong.

Where this game shines the most is it's music. I feel that this game has close to, if not the best, the greatest music of any game in the series.

[jnfs2014]

I started a file a month ago and had Regen, Tornado, Protect, Reflect, Meltdown, Curaga, Quake, and Str+60% all by the end of the first disc.

[SkyMyl]

Oh hey, I don't hate VIII or its Junctioning system. I'll say that right now. I'll also say that Squall and Rinoa's love story is the best of the series. (FUCK YOU FFX FANBOYS)

And like Rob, I also consider VIII's music one of the best (If not the best) in the series. It's really, just a nice soundtrack.

[Night the Lucario]

Quezacotl is level 41... Shiva is level 37... and I still don't have Ifrit. I'm getting close to mastering the twos abilities, though.

...I'm obscenely over-powered, aren't I?

[DededeCloneChris]

Quezacotl is level 41... Shiva is level 37... and I still don't have Ifrit. I'm getting close to mastering the twos abilities, though.

...I'm obscenely over-powered, aren't I?

The main reason why you think most bosses in any games are so easy, explaining your ego.

And for a simple answer, yes you are.

[Night the Lucario]

Um... the bosses on this game level up as you do. and I'm level 27, and Quistis is level 28.

>.> And I haven't fought any bosses on this play-through yet...

[Magnum]

Was I the only person who actually ENJOYED the Draw system?

[The Riddler]

Was I the only person who actually ENJOYED the Draw system?

I missed Pandemona on my first play through >:[

[Thirdkoopa]

Was I the only person who actually ENJOYED the Draw system?

Nope; I kinda liked it to. It was very boring at the beginning and triple triad was as boring as hell but later it got to be interesting. During my grindings, some would have to draw magic, while others would beat the poop out of enemies so they'd die.

Granted it was easily one of the lesser systems and still an ass but it gets a tad bit more poop on it than it deserves.

Also people watch the spoony review.

[Night the Lucario]

Was I the only person who actually ENJOYED the Draw system?

Nope. Actually, I like the idea of the Draw system. I like it better than having to learn spells with weapons.

Also, I'm watching the last Spoony review right now, thanks for the link. They're really quite enjoyable.

[Thirdkoopa]

Also, I'm watching the last Spoony review right now, thanks for the link. They're really quite enjoyable.

Ah; No prob. Also for those of you who want to see some Final Fantasy X criticizing after you're done click this link. It only contains part 1 but it's hilarious. Bout 20 mins long.

[Night the Lucario]

Most wouldn't have thought it possible, but I found something more time-consuming, tedious, boring, and just plain annoying than Drawing magic is to Spoony. He should give grinding Fastitocalons a shot. For hours. Until you've mastered everything both starting GFs have.

[jnfs2014]

Also, try getting 5/6 characters' ultimate weapons in disc one. >:)