Игрок 2626·Рекомендует·235 ч в игре

This version is way better than the 2019 remaster. Just grab FFNX and the PS1 music mod for it, both are easy to install. FF8 is a good game. I play/replay it because it's comfy and the music is fantastic. You don't have to grind levels, just draw magic - which you can bypass with a card game. The story is cheesy: you have to remember that it's basically supposed to be a high school drama, and that the moments between Squall and Rinoa are supposed to be funny.

Игрок 5222·Не рекомендует·85 ч в игре

this port is horrid. it took me years to even comprehend what was going on with the controller scheme to even be able to play it. the controller scheme actually works great! but only for the menu that pops-up pre-game. you need to set or download a community scheme to set your controller to keyboard. this is the only way i've been able to use a controller here. it took years to discover this. ok so it's been 2-3 years and i'm finally in the game! wait... somethings not right... what is up with the music? holy jesus this is giving me a real headache. maybe i should turn down the music to something minimal.... oh... it's *only* a master sound option. so glitchy music or no sound. awesome... at least the hi-speed option works, though it's not consistent as to what speed you get on any screen. i'm not finished yet with the game, and i will be completing it as long as the game allows itself to be completed. but i'm tired boss... can't a AAA studio ever release a good port?

Игрок 5154·Рекомендует·114 ч в игре

I put 113 hours into FFVIII and I’m still not sure if Squall likes anyone, including me. But honestly? I loved every minute. The junction system is weird until you break it, then suddenly you’re doing 9,999 damage at level 12 and wondering why you ever doubted it. Triple Triad ate more of my life than I want to admit. The soundtrack still slaps. The story goes completely off the rails in the best way. If you enjoy JRPG chaos, teen angst, and card games that ruin your sleep schedule, this one’s worth the time.

Игрок 5850·Рекомендует·42 ч в игре

Before talking about the game itself I have to point out that, for reasons I can't begin to guess, you're required to use a separate launcher and have a SE account. For a Playstation game. From 1999. That problem speaks for itself, as does the fact that I had to basically invoke dark spirits through a complex forbidden ritual just to make it recognize my controller. I think I had to download a custom controller layout for Big Picture mode or something, which I've never had to do for any other game ever. As for the game, I genuinely can't fathom why this is the "black sheep" of final fantasy games, nor why people rave about it. It's hard to even say anything other than "it's fine" because...it's fine. It's not terrible, it's not great, and it's not really that out there. It's just alright. The junction system is a little odd at first but you get used to it pretty quick, and it's really not as big of a deal as it seems at first to have to sacrifice some power by using magic you junction to a stat because to be honest, you won't be using magic much anyway. Except for revives and a few protection spells, you don't need it. There's some grinding involved to get a lot of good magic to junction but that applies to literally every jrpg in existence. I beat every boss and optional boss except Omega Weapon and I didn't use 90% of the game's spells, which is a problem on its own but it negates the other possible complaint of having to choose between using magic or junctioning it. Overall, the junction system is an interesting idea and fine for a single entry. It doesn't make the game worse, but I wouldn't say it makes it better. The cast is pretty weak, honestly. None of them felt terribly interesting, though Squall might be the most accurately written teenage boy ever because "broody and insistent on doing things himself because he doesn't want to get hurt until he sees one (1) hot girl and then immediately loses his mind over her" is the most teenage boy behavior imaginable. The soundtrack was okay, but I can't think of a single song I actually thought was memorable. The voiced one wasn't too bad, though. Summoning cutscene length for GFs is kind of annoying, but as you progress through the game if you're actually engaging with the junction system you'll get to a point where there's no need to summon them. Eden is nice since it can break the damage cap but the summon cutscene takes over a minute which is rough. Gameplay itself was alright, like it played the same as any other Playstation game from almost 30 years ago. Not too hard to control, a little clunky at times but not impossible. The final dungeon was a little obnoxious but most of the other ones weren't too bad. Which again all just comes back around to "it's fine". It's a completely average game that's not a waste of time to play but won't absolutely stun, either. It's fine.

Игрок 8594·Рекомендует·13 ч в игре

Final Fantasy VIII Další zářez po legendární sedmičce měl velice vysoce nasazenou laťku, ale zhostil se toho jak se na tuhle značku patří. Není to nejostřejší tužka v penálu, ale má pár fakt nablýskaných extra špeků proti zbytku her ze série. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2013125046 Myslím tím ikonickou minihru "Triple Triad", která je naprosto geniální záležitost a pro spoustu lidí ta vůbec nejlepší minihra v historii RPG, která často bavila víc než samotná hlavní hra. A to hry s kartičkama fakt moc nemusím. Ale tohle je jiné. V podstatě naprosto jednoduchá matika, ale vražedně efektivní kombinatorika. Tohle nebyla jen bezvýznamná hříčka. Pomocí schopnosti Card Mod od vyvolávacího strážce (Guardian Force) Quezacotla mohl hráč karty rozemlít na extrémně vzácné materiály a nejsilnější kouzla ve hře. Zkušení hráči díky tomu dokázali hru totálně „rozbít“ a získat ultimátní zbraně (jako Squallův Lionheart) hned na prvním disku, aniž by museli levelovat postavy. Geniální designový prvek. Každý region ve hře (Balamb, Dollet, Galbadia...) měl svá vlastní specifická pravidla (Open, Random, Same, Plus). Když hráč cestoval, pravidla z jednoho regionu mohl nevědomky „přenést“ a nakazit jimi jiný region, což často vedlo k brutálním kombinacím a infarktovým stavům. Tuhle minihru navrhl hlavní designér bojového systému Takayoshi Nakazato a hudbu k ní složil legendární Nobuo Uematsu a stala se tak masivním hitem, že ji Square Enix v roce 2015 vydal jako samostatnou mobilní hru a dodnes je pevnou součástí MMO giganta Final Fantasy XIV. Fanoušci si dodnes pro domácí hraní vyrábějí reálné fyzické kopie těchto papírových či dřevěných karet. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2013125227 Ale zpátky k samotné hře. Stejně jako sedmička i osmička vzhledem ke své době a technickým možnostem tehdejšího hardware vsadila na předrendrované pozadí a low polygon modely - i když proti sedmičce už to byli spíše high polygon modely. Taky se změnil feel a vibe - jak je u značky typické a doručil steampunkovou scifárnu, ale tentokrát s politickým motívem. Ale k tomu, co je pod kapotou... Programátoři vytvořili revoluční engine pro skládání renderovaných vrstev v reálném čase. Dokázali propojit 3D geometrii ovládané postavy přímo do běžícího video souboru. Třeba když v úvodu hry hráč utíká z Dolletu před mechanickým pavoukem, nebo když Squall prochází tančícím sálem, pozadí je ve skutečnosti běžící film, do kterého engine v reálném čase vkládá stíny a koordinuje pohyb tvé 3D postavy tak perfektně, že přechod mezi hrou a cutscénou byl plynulý. Engine FF8 přišel s pokročilým systémem multi-vrstvého 2D renderu na pozadí. Zatímco v sedmičce byla lokace prostě jeden plochý obrázek, osmička scény rozřezala do hlubokých vrstev z-bufferu. Díky tomu mohly za 3D postavou dynamicky jezdit vlaky, měnilo se nasvícení podle blikajících lamp a tekoucí voda v zahradách Balamb Garden nebyla jen statická textura, ale animovaná smyčka integrovaná přímo do hloubky scény. Na rozdíl od statických obrazovek ve městech byla celá mapa světa (World Map) renderována v reálném čase v plném 3D. Engine dokázal na tehdejším hardwaru plynule otáčet kamerou kolem celé planety a dynamicky streamovat textury terénu podle toho, jak rychle jsi letěl s lodí Ragnarok. Po technické stránce prostě obří skok. FF-VIII je více než jen dobrý díl, ale do první trojky her z téhle frenčízy se u mně nevejde. P.S. Nezapomeňte si nahodit češtinu, která se fakt povedla. ZDE!!!

Игрок 4581·Рекомендует·151 ч в игре

Final Fantasy VIII is one of my all-time favorite FFs, but alas this edition is irrelevant now that the Remastered version exists. Just buy that instead.

Игрок 3913·Рекомендует·106 ч в игре

While I still think its the weakest of the PS1 final fantasys, the game has grown on me over the years. While I'm still not a big fan of the junction system, trying something new is never a bad thing. The story is definitely convoluted, but in the end, its basically a space opera love story, and I kinda dig it. If you're gonna play it these days, I recommend the Succession and Martial Law mods. The dialogue is completely rewritten and gets rid of the amnesia and time compression. That changes everything and makes the story a bit more enjoyable. Martial Law is a rebalancing mod that lessens the impact of how quickly junctioning can make you OP and gives the characters and GFs more identity.

Игрок 6943·Рекомендует·75 ч в игре

Manette pas adaptée à cette version 2013, c'est une galère de retrouver les touches. (B1 jusqu'à B4 pour le XYAB, pourquoi???) Cela reste un très bon FF grâce à son système de G-Force qui change totalement des autres FF. La magie est plus qu'importante, les compétences des GF, le système de carte qui peut se transformer en objet, le jeu est dans son ensemble génial. Mention spéciale au succès des 10 000 kills, merci "Hyne". J'avais 456 kills une fois tous les autres succès terminés. J'ai obtenu le succès des 1 000 kills en farmant en boucle, mais pour les 10 000, j'ai malheureusement dû modifier ma sauvegarde : Ce succès est ridicule sur ce FF car le niveau des mobs s'adapte au tien. Donc l'intérêt est d'éviter au maximum le combat, trouver des magies et devenir complètement craqué. Passez votre chemin et partez sur le remastered sauf si vous êtes FAN absolue.