VG Chartz plays Final Fantasy VIII

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perpride said:

Xen said:

g-value said:

Xen said:

dharh said:

Xen said:

dharh said:

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?

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!)

I didn't much like the alter characters. But at this point is subjective, we have our likes and dislikes. I mean personally I think X still has the best story, just ahead of VI, and VII. IX being the lowest point in the series.

At least our story favorites go EXACTLY THE SAME WAY!

Final Fantasy X's storyline was indeed amazing. So was it's gameplay, music and atmosphere.

Gotta agree with that.

I respectfully disagree with VIII having a so-so story. For me, it was one of the highlights like I said.

If I were to put them in order, I'd probably say:

1. VII.

2. XII

3. XIII.

4. X

5. VI.

6. VIII

For a series like Final Fantasy, being 6th place for story is damn good.

You've played FFXIII?