: It was the first in the series to ditch "Lego-like" character models for realistic human proportions . The setting feels like a modern sci-fi hybrid—you're basically a mercenary student living in a mobile military academy.
Whether you love it or hate it, the outstanding soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu and the jaw-dropping FMVs make it a spectacle that still holds up as a weird, ambitious piece of history. File: Final Fantasy VIII.zip ...
: Acquiring magic by sitting in battle and repeatedly clicking "Draw" is the game's most criticized mechanic. Pro tip from veteran fans : use "Refinement" abilities to turn items into magic instead. : It was the first in the series
: Unlike typical RPGs where you level up to get stronger, FF8 uses the Junction System . You "draw" magic from enemies like a resource and "equip" it to your stats. If you know what you're doing, you can become an unstoppable god within the first few hours without ever gaining a single level. : Acquiring magic by sitting in battle and