Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

 PlayStation 4
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 178 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 117 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 178
  3. Negative: 35 out of 178

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  1. Rafarodfer
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Enredo épico, com personagens super cativantes e um sistema de batalha que não chama tanta a atenção, mas proporciona vários momentos de diversão e estratégia contra chefes desafiadores.
  2. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this eighth game in the series.
  3. JoeDowntown
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Honestly it is the game you originally loved or hated but with a new cote of paint. I'm happy to see 8 get a remake but if you loved or hated it previously this will not change your mind.
  4. LioloucoPlays
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Arguably the best version of a already great game, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered updated visuals hit right in the nostalgia, showing the game precisely as we fond remembered it from being, not actually as it was.

    The new perks are useful for people who have been playing this for the last 20 years, but if we play as it meant to be, it's gold. Although it has its flaws, with some    Arguably the best version of a already great game, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered updated visuals hit right in the nostalgia, showing the game precisely as we fond remembered it from being, not actually as it was.

    The new perks are useful for people who have been playing this for the last 20 years, but if we play as it meant to be, it's gold.

    Although it has its flaws, with some rendering problems, showing old models sometimes, it has nothing to criticize. A huge amount of work has been done, problems like the long unstoppable tutorials are away. The songs hit hard in the nostalgia.

    It's impossible to not recommend to anyone who love or at least has interest in JRPG. nothing to be criticize    … Expand
  5. BetoVip
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quem não gosta do estilo não tem que dar nota, só não jogar, e ir jogar um estilo que gosta, tem muita gente mau caráter, o jogo vale uma 9 mas dei 10, pois está sofrendo por notas baixas sem justificativa.… Expand
  6. skeptic_owl
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    At the core not much has changed. And that's not a bad thing at all. This remaster brings back the glory of a personal favorite, plus those reworked character models and zero load Times between battles to deliver a more than solid throwback to the PsOne era.
  7. Aeneas1
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    A wonderful classic. SE might have put a bit more effort into remastering the backgrounds instead of just the character models (which look fantastic by the way) but the game itself is very underrated and unique in the RPG genre. The option to speed up the game makes the GF animations and some grindy areas much easier and less time consuming for players. All in all an absolute classic of the genre.
  8. manu_ramos777
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Back to the old and good Final Fantasy Classics!!!! Nice way to remember all that hours of gaming in 1999 and in 2019 more and more hours of this Beatiful RPG!!!!
  9. lazemz
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Having missed out on this game during ps1 era , I started playing a few hours and this game is very fun , played most other ff games and this game has a nice battle gameplay , the x3 speed is perfect because you can start it and stop it anytime you want . graphics are cool for being a 20 year old game , wish it was brighter in some areas but still ok . for 20$ its a really greatHaving missed out on this game during ps1 era , I started playing a few hours and this game is very fun , played most other ff games and this game has a nice battle gameplay , the x3 speed is perfect because you can start it and stop it anytime you want . graphics are cool for being a 20 year old game , wish it was brighter in some areas but still ok . for 20$ its a really great addition to my game library !… Expand
  10. Reed618
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    A fantastic JRPG from the golden era :). FF7, 8 and 9 blew me away as a child. I couldn't recommend it enough :).
    Some weird creepy people are downvoting it due to censorship. A summon has slightly more clothing around her waist now and one character has less cleavage on show... I don't understand people sometimes... why they would downvote such a great game for such a remarkably dumb    A fantastic JRPG from the golden era :). FF7, 8 and 9 blew me away as a child. I couldn't recommend it enough :).
    Some weird creepy people are downvoting it due to censorship. A summon has slightly more clothing around her waist now and one character has less cleavage on show... I don't understand people sometimes... why they would downvote such a great game for such a remarkably dumb reason is beyond me.
    Hopefully it appeals to both new and old fans. Personally I was really impressed with the new character models. Cleaning up the backgrounds could have been nice too but they have some nostalgic value to me in their original form anyways :).    … Expand
  11. egoBorder
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Yeah it gets a 10 because of how brilliant FF8 is to begin with, and this is about the best port we could hope for. The music is intact, as is most of the game. Sure if you don't like this game's quirks this couldn't possibly change your mind. But this is a solid entry and this remaster does enough to update the game's presentation.
  12. Reynerbabeee
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This is just what the doctor ordered. The character model upgrades were an extremely good call which helps keep the feel of the original 1998 release but unmask the faces behind the blurs. As others have already so perfectly put it, If you loved the game then your still going to love it and if you hated it... well that's still going to be the case. It's great to finally be able to playThis is just what the doctor ordered. The character model upgrades were an extremely good call which helps keep the feel of the original 1998 release but unmask the faces behind the blurs. As others have already so perfectly put it, If you loved the game then your still going to love it and if you hated it... well that's still going to be the case. It's great to finally be able to play this again after so many years and for me this was the final piece of the puzzle in making the greatest final fantasy games available to play on modern consoles. Good work… Expand
  13. Ermor
    Oct 16, 2019
    8
    Final Fantasy 8 will always remain my favorite final fantasy. I am so happy it is ported to this gen of consoles.
  14. l3wis1337
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    An excellent port of my favourite game of all time. Some of the NPC textures didn't get the same love the main cast of the game got, but it's so easy to forgive on the basis that this game is a 20 year old timeless classic. Thank you, Square Enix.
  15. Cflo
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    The story is fascinating, the setting of the world and the people in it are great, the characters themselves and the way they interact with each other, and their overall development as the story goes forward is nothing short of amazing. The combat is fun and with the times 3 speed it isn't so much a grind to get magic anymore.
  16. PXM
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This game is so good and was the first game of the series that I played. The remaster took me straight back there and the game now looks like it did in my head back then.

    Is it a remake? No. Is the remaster enough to tie my Final Fantasy fix over until March next year? Definitely. Most importantly, if you've never played this game, and you're on the fence. No question - a must-buy for    This game is so good and was the first game of the series that I played. The remaster took me straight back there and the game now looks like it did in my head back then.

    Is it a remake? No. Is the remaster enough to tie my Final Fantasy fix over until March next year? Definitely. Most importantly, if you've never played this game, and you're on the fence. No question - a must-buy for your collection.

    Honestly, to those saying "It's Censored!!!" I reckon you can find lady parts to look at elsewhere online. Such nonsense. They've removed maybe an inch or so of Rinoa's cleavage, grow up everyone.    … Expand
  17. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo praticamente beira a perfeição!
    Merece levar nota 10 em todas plataformas
    Nesse game você tem vontade de saber da vida de todos personagem, sendo mundo aberto a partir de um tempo podendo explorar onde você quiser.
  18. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    When I compare FF8 to FF7, 9 & 10 it's always considered under those. Just my opinion.

    It's still a brilliant game though with a fantastic story and I replay it from time to time.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Cubed3
    Oct 28, 2019
    70
    Overall, it's not a bad remaster, it's mediocre. The game itself, however, is great. Pick it up.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    Oct 23, 2019
    80
    Improved 3D models and an acceleration option make Final Fantasy 8 Remastered the best way to play the original game again - but that requires you have to like this old, somewhat polarizing game.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    The remastering has been handled sloppily, and accessibility additions are flawed, but the game underneath still stands proud. A good jumping-on point for new players. [Issue#168, p.87]
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