Xen said:
dharh said:
Xen said:
perpride said:
Xen said:
VIII's story was one of the highlights in the series?
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Every single game in the series. Every spin-off, sequel, prequel, side game. I've gone through most of them twice actually. You?
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Most of them. I, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, X-2, XII, Dirge of Cerberus... some of them only once, some of them 4 times...
Point is VIII is hardly a highlight in story... (thank god you didn't say characters).
@g-value: The fact that you're inept in it, doesn't mean that it's bad. Combined with Card Refining and that goddamn Triple crack it's nearly a cheat.
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Story wise its a bit more unique than the others in the series. It's the only one that has you playing as a special forces team. Even in FFVII you are just a lone hired gun who's back story is you dropped out of the special forces. In what other game in the series do you get assigned to snipe assassinate someone?
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And there your Special Forces exploits end. Good concept, bad execution.
The game would do better if they went on to expand the Laguna "Soldier/Journalist" line. He is a much better character, and his support cast destroys Squall's.
Besides, how much more romantic is that? LOTS.
FF VIII stands for excellent gameplay, excellent music, so-so story, and shitty characters, save for... Quistis, Laguna, Kiros, Ward (although he didn't get to say much, now did he!)z
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