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I loved this game at the time (ducks) but trying to pick it back up today is rough. I remember that it was the first time they really got the seamless pre-rendered CGI with in-game gameplay done right -- a moot point today.
I will admit that I bought it,when I was a lad, expecting more ff7. I didn't give it a fair shake. If it appears then I will grab it.
It was FF8's fault for not being as good, and I didn't even like FF7 that much. GF summons killed the game, making it absolutely unbalanced as you could just spam it as long as you had A LOT of patience for watching those animations. And the draw system should burn in hell. The story was serviceable, but gameplay wise, FF8's fugly
But, but, but, I just bought FF7 for the PSP a couple days ago. Now I have to buy this. So much money in a couple days. But it'll be well worth it
New PS3 owner here(who never played FF7 because he doesnt really acre for JRPG's but enjoyed Lost Odyssey and would like to see what all the hubbub is about surrounding it), would you recommend me revisiting it(PSN)? I'm not really hung up on graphics, but I feel this game is like the Beatles and Halo(the Hype scared me away from it).
I hated this game, and not because I liked FF7(not a huge fan, relative to the SNES FFs). I hated that all the characters could be made to be exactly identical with the Draw system, and how much GD grinding was required. First game I made use of a rubberband to play.
I prefer Final Fantasy IX to FF VIII, the lengthy summons every time in FF8 ruin it.
Also, the random monster that you can't run away from, that kills you while grinding in FF8 is extremely aggravating.
Also, the random monster that you can't run away from, that kills you while grinding in FF8 is extremely aggravating.
cr0ssbow: The most amusing part of that is that grinding was counter productive in FF8. The game is easier at low levels because the enemies scale with your levels.
@Rammstein
Yea you should get both. Neither game is the best game ever, but they're enjoyable at least, especially if you can look past the graphics. Both games have pretty good stories, great music, and the gameplay isn't so bad that it cancels out the good stuff. Classic games are like classic movies, if you've never played em, people will be like, "How could you have never played that?" Don't be that guy.
Yea you should get both. Neither game is the best game ever, but they're enjoyable at least, especially if you can look past the graphics. Both games have pretty good stories, great music, and the gameplay isn't so bad that it cancels out the good stuff. Classic games are like classic movies, if you've never played em, people will be like, "How could you have never played that?" Don't be that guy.
@Rabite
I guess I am using the wrong term then. I didn't mean like grind out levels I meant sit in a single battle for minutes while I got 99 of whatever magic I needed with every character.
I guess I am using the wrong term then. I didn't mean like grind out levels I meant sit in a single battle for minutes while I got 99 of whatever magic I needed with every character.
I remember having a hard time differentiating the character from the background sometimes. And the junction/GF system was totally not awesome. Everything else was great though.
It's kind of fascinating to me to look at the progression of Final Fantasy VII through Final Fantasy X.
Final Fantasy VII pretty much took what Final Fantasy VI did, enhanced the graphics and added cut scenes, and ran with it.
Final Fantasy VIII decided to push the cinematic route that VII did to the extreme (and possibly took it a bit too far).
Final Fantasy IX backed away from the cinematic route and focused more on the gameplay (possibly why so many fans of VII and VIII hated it).
And finally, when I played Final Fantasy X, I really got the feeling that the game was essentially the accumulation of everything in the Ps1 era, a fusion of the cinematic ideas that VIII brought in and the gameplay development of IX.
Final Fantasy VII pretty much took what Final Fantasy VI did, enhanced the graphics and added cut scenes, and ran with it.
Final Fantasy VIII decided to push the cinematic route that VII did to the extreme (and possibly took it a bit too far).
Final Fantasy IX backed away from the cinematic route and focused more on the gameplay (possibly why so many fans of VII and VIII hated it).
And finally, when I played Final Fantasy X, I really got the feeling that the game was essentially the accumulation of everything in the Ps1 era, a fusion of the cinematic ideas that VIII brought in and the gameplay development of IX.
I feel like I'm the only one who never thought VII was that great.
As a kid I always thought Threads of Fate, Brave Fencer Musashi, and FF VIII were worlds better.
As a kid I always thought Threads of Fate, Brave Fencer Musashi, and FF VIII were worlds better.
Squall Leonhart is probably my favorite protagonist out of any of the Final Fantasy games. Which, when you think about the competition, isn't that great of a feat. The main characters of Final Fantasy games also tend to be the most obnoxious.
My third FF8 disk is scratched, so I'll definitely be picking this up. I've been meaning to replay this one for a while actually.
My third FF8 disk is scratched, so I'll definitely be picking this up. I've been meaning to replay this one for a while actually.
I hated it then and I hate it now. Probably the epitome of jumping the gaming shark with that plot twist too.
I really liked this game a lot. The Music is incredible. Finding all the components for weapons upgrades was tough, as was finding Odin and Doomtrain. Made it all the sweeter.
Also, Triple Triad!
Also, Triple Triad!
VIII was here, VII is loser.
Too bad about the last disk. You can tell they ran out of money and just started cramming stuff in so they could release it on time.
SO, with this out of the way and the obligatory IX release, when do we get Parasite Eve?
Too bad about the last disk. You can tell they ran out of money and just started cramming stuff in so they could release it on time.
SO, with this out of the way and the obligatory IX release, when do we get Parasite Eve?
I enjoyed the hell out of the game when it first came out, but that was before I fully understood concepts like plot and character development. And cliches. Looking back after so many years, it's a very flawed gem that will nonetheless have a place in my heart.
@king kong five
Yeah, I realized the other day that I actually don't care for any of the FF protagonists. Not a single one. Moody, whiny, and annoying, the lot of them.
Yeah, I realized the other day that I actually don't care for any of the FF protagonists. Not a single one. Moody, whiny, and annoying, the lot of them.
I have recently replayed FF8 and loved every moment of it. It think it's way better than FF7 but that's just a matter of personal opinion. FFX is still my all time favorite. Spend 500+ hours in that game.
@Blackdove
Oh you're so hardcore! Dumbass.
@Blackdove
Oh you're so hardcore! Dumbass.
I burned out about 30 hours into FFVII, since apparently I missed Yuffie and Vincent, and also the spells that make the final boss(es) bearable. Never had the desire to go back, but I'd give VIII a shot. I think I might have played it a little when I was younger, but I can't remember.
I'm excited. The story in VIII was filled with awesome moments. The hopeless romantic in me totally got sappy during that scene where Squall is walking with Rinoa in tow on that bridge, as the beautiful "Love Grows" played in the background.
The game was totally imba, either using the summons or filling up 99 of each magic to make yourself a stat whore. The later option was less painful, at least you got to play it most of the time instead of watching animations. Still I played it a bunch, I didn't care about it being imba when I was a teenager.
@Klobersaurus: "Classic games are like classic movies, if you've never played em, people will be like, "How could you have never played that?" Don't be that guy."
Haha! Yeah, that's exactly why I want to play it(and many other classics) I hate being "that" guy all the time. :(
Haha! Yeah, that's exactly why I want to play it(and many other classics) I hate being "that" guy all the time. :(
@Cr0ssbow
I KNO RITE? I mean I always kinda knew that FF protagonists kinda sucked, but it wasn't until I played Dissidia that I really began to realize just how much they suck. They're either broody and dark or campy and awkward. The true essence of Final Fantasy's character development lies in its excellent supporting characters.
I KNO RITE? I mean I always kinda knew that FF protagonists kinda sucked, but it wasn't until I played Dissidia that I really began to realize just how much they suck. They're either broody and dark or campy and awkward. The true essence of Final Fantasy's character development lies in its excellent supporting characters.
Miles better than 7.
Can't wait for the EU release so I can retire my Disks.
Don't remake Chrono Trigger, It's perfect as is.
Same goes for FF6.
Can't wait for the EU release so I can retire my Disks.
Don't remake Chrono Trigger, It's perfect as is.
Same goes for FF6.
Like many others I too like 8 better than 7. What I hated in 7 is all those towns where you are forced to play some stupid mini-games. I wouldn't mind much if they were side quests but some of them you have to complete to advance the story.
I look forward to this. I've been neglecting the FF series my entire life, and want to play more of them. I've only played FF1, FF6, and FF7 :(
VIII is not just my favourite game, but my favourite anything. My PS2's been pricked for a long time now - I may just have to get a PS3 for this.
It's a pleasant surprise to see that most of you realise that VIII was better than VII in almost every way. My list goes: VI, IV, X, VIII, XII, X-2, VII, IX, V, III, II, FFI, and XI as the worst.
I wonder if Suikoden II would be released for PSN, it came out the same time as FFVIII, and was better than FFVIII by far.
VIII is alright, its better than VII (the most overrated game of all time), but IV, IX, and especially VI beat it.
VIII is alright, its better than VII (the most overrated game of all time), but IV, IX, and especially VI beat it.
Preferred VII but really enjoyed VIII. I found that the option to hammer the 'X' button during the summons to get the attack strength up made them more enjoyable.
I never understood the hate for VIII. Top game!
I never understood the hate for VIII. Top game!
Of the PS1 FF games, I think IX is better than VII or VIII, but FF Tactics is better than any of them. I also think these PS Classics are better when played on a PSP than on PS3. The graphics are pretty bad on a PS3, but look pretty good on the smaller screen of the PSP. And you can put PSP in sleep mode at any point and pick it up again later, which is always a bonus.
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