final fantasy 8 remastered review

Final Fantasy 8 Remastered Review | Squall and his leather jacket are back and better than ever

By Tyler Treese

I know the opening hours of Final Fantasy 8 like the back of my hand. From Squall and Quistis going to the Fire Cavern to the awkward dancing cutscene with Rinoa, these are moments I’ve seen played out dozens of times. It’s been 20 years since the role-playing game released on the original PlayStation, and a lot has changed in that span of time. Thanks to Square…

  • Updated models look great.
  • The additional cheats make it a joy to replay.
  • The junction system is good, actually.
  • PC version has a ton of exclusive cheats.
  • Graphics have largely aged horribly.
  • Non-RPG interactions are rough.

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Tyler Treese
Tyler Treese

Tyler Treese is ComingSoon and SuperHeroHype's Editor-in-Chief. An experienced entertainment journalist, his work can be seen at Sherdog, Fanbyte, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. When not watching the latest movies, Treese enjoys mixed martial arts and playing with his Shiba Inu, Kota.

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