Final Fantasy VIII

January 25, 2000 Square Eidos Interactive
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
About

The PC version of Final Fantasy VIII was released with several alterations, some of which still linger in later versions.
Storyline

Final Fantasy VIII is set on a fantasy world with science fiction elements, and focuses on Squall Leonhart, a young SeeD mercenary hired out to various missions by Balamb Garden. Squall and his friends are enlisted to help a group known as the Forest Owls led by Rinoa Heartilly, an endeavor that escalates into a conflict against the forces led by Sorceress Edea.
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Game Info

Release Date January 25, 2000
Developer Square
Publisher Eidos Interactive
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Themes Fantasy, Science fiction, Open world