[Review] Final Fantasy VIII : Remastered

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For years, fans have asked Square Enix to rerelease Final Fantasy VIII on multiple platforms. Despite Square Enix recently releasing games like Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2, and even Final Fantasy XII, VIII always seemed to get the short end of the stick. 

As a divisive game with both hardcore fans and detractors, the rumors surrounding Square’s silence on FFVIII mostly stated that many of the game’s original files had been lost. The story is more straightforward than the last several iterations as well, placing you in the role of Prince Noctis, a young man whose life takes a turn for the worst after his city is attacked by an enemy army. 

So when the game was finally announced for a modern remastering at E3 2019, it was a complete shock and delight. Final Fantasy VIII follows Squall, a young mercenary who leads a team of fighters in a fantasy land. Drawn into a conflict sparked by a sorceress looking to destroy the fabric of time, Squall must fight in a battle to save the world while simultaneously growing up along the way.