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Final Fantasy VIII

Square · Eidos Interactive

3.7/5Tuesday, January 25, 200026.6 years ago

Release

Tuesday, January 25, 2000

Player score

74/100

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Inside Final Fantasy VIII

What it is

The PC version of Final Fantasy VIII was released with several alterations, some of which still linger in later versions.

The premise

Final Fantasy VIII is set on a fantasy world with science fiction elements, and focuses on Squall Leonhart, a young SeeD mercenary hired out to various missions by Balamb Garden. Squall and his friends are enlisted to help a group known as the Forest Owls led by Rinoa Heartilly, an endeavor that escalates into a conflict against the forces led by Sorceress Edea.

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PC (Microsoft Windows)

Release history

Jan 25, 2000PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 18, 2000PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 23, 2000PC (Microsoft Windows)

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FantasyScience fictionOpen worldSingle player

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