Retro Replay: Final Fantasy VIII

In this weeks Retro Replay,  we take a look back at one of the most divisive Final Fantasy games ever, FFVIII. Not only did it have to follow up one the most popular RPGs ever, it also tried to introduce new thematic elements to the genre. Was it successful? Read on to find out.
 
Final Fantasy VIII had a lot against it at the time of its release. Of course, the most significant thing was that it was put in the unenviable position of following the blockbuster that was FFVII. Worst still, the game took the series in a new direction, …read more