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Final Fantasy VIII Hits PSN, People Complain It’s Not VII Again
Final Fantasy VIII is the universal underdog of Square Enix’s beloved franchise. The overlooked RPG, which is virtually unable to be spoken of without being compared to Final Fantasy VII, is hitting the PlayStation Network today.
“We’re very excited to share the Final Fantasy VIII experience with not only a new generation of RPG gamers, but also all of our long-time Final Fantasy fans,” said president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, John Yamamoto “Final Fantasy VII received an incredibly warm reception on the PlayStation Network, and we are thrilled to see what possibilities this latest release of Final Fantasy VIII will bring to the franchise.”
Uniquely compelling and infinitely under-appreciated, the story of Squall and Rinoa deserves a closer look by anyone who has scoffed at the game for its lack of blocky characters. If you’ve got a bad taste in your mouth from all the FFVII oversaturation in years past, FFVIII may be the answer.
The game is available for $9.99 and can be played on your PlayStation 3, PSP, or PSP Go.
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