Now this is how we remember Final Fantasy VIII. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered ultimately amounts to the definitive version of this classic RPG, though it won’t do anything to sway those who aren’t fans of the original.

While the new HD graphics may be reason enough to enter the world of Final Fantasy VIII, whether it’s your first time or not, (most) everything else is as it was back when it first released, for better or worse. However, Square Enix and Dotemu provided a lovely visual upgrade to the Final Fantasy that arguably needed it the most. Make no mistake, this is basically the same Final Fantasy VIII you remember. After all, VIII was notably missing from the gaggle of Final Fantasy games announced for various platforms earlier in 2019. While it’s not the full-on reimagining that Final Fantasy VII will be getting, an HD upgrade is still a nice show of support for one of Final Fantasy’s most polarizing titles. It came as both a shock and a relief when Square Enix not only announced it was re-releasing Final Fantasy VIII, but the iconic title was being remastered as well.

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