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Overview

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8.8/10   1,432 votes
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Director:
Yoshinori Kitase
Writer:
Kazushige Nojima (scenario director)
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Release Date:
9 September 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
The chequered destiny of two men who continuously plunge their mighty souls into battle... more
Plot:
A group of mercenaries rescue a mysterious girl, who some say is the sorceress who wants to govern the universe. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
A Treasure of Humanity. more

Additional Details

Also Known As:
FF8 (USA) (short title)
Final Fantasy 8 (USA) (alternative spelling)
Final Fantasy VIII (International: English title)
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Country:
Japan
Language:
English | Japanese
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
UK:12 | France:-12 | USA:T
Company:
Square Company more

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Trivia:
The Quistis card is the only character card in the game whose picture faces to the right. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Squall: I'll be here... I'll be 'waiting' here... I'll be waiting for you, so... If you come here... You'll find me... I promise...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) more
Soundtrack:
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec more

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19 out of 22 people found the following comment useful:-
A Treasure of Humanity., 8 July 2005
Author: camdbz251 from Australia

Nearly 6 years ago, I got FF8 as my 1999 Christmas present, because I saw a review giving it 95/100 - the magazine is still in my room. I have completed FF7, and I love that as much, but 8 is something that I love beyond measure. The characters, the story, the beautiful locations from Winhill to Esthar... the word masterpiece has never been so strong.

The music is astonishing - Liberi Fatali is as haunting as it is awesome, and Eyes On Me is the most beautiful love song I have ever heard. The 'camera shots' are perfect - unlike in FF10/FF10-2 (which I love too, don't get me wrong) instead of the close-ups/cuts, they chose to have to whole scene and stay that way - if you look, there are hardly any cuts, and it adds to the real feeling of being there.

Again, the locations feel like my second homes to me now. Balamb Garden is the school I always wanted to attend. Timber is so sweet and quaint that it's cool. If I ever become a multi-millionaire, I will build a replica of Winhill and live there, it's enough to make me cry. And Esthar is amazing, incredible.

Of course, the Gameplay is essential, and utterly complex and powerful, challenging and fun. Very deep and pure, complementing the story perfectly.

The set pieces are brilliant - the SeeD exam, the Garden war, the Space sequences, the Lunatic Pandora... and Ultimecia's Castle gives me chills whenever I see it.

Final Fantasy 8 goes beyond gaming, and becomes your life. My hat is off.

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