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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Has a different MIDI compared to the PS1 version of the game. | {{ii}} Has a different MIDI compared to the PS1 version of the game. | ||
− | {{++}} Higher resolution 480p | + | {{++}} Higher resolution of {{term|FMV}}s (480p) compared to the PlayStation version.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126613436064/ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **]</ref> |
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} In some areas, it is inferior to the PlayStation version. Movement is limited to 8 directions instead of full circular motion.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126473521447/#c666828126484022123|title=Bought this on PSN a while back. :: FINAL FANTASY VIII General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS during gameplay and 15 FPS during fights and {{term|FMV}}s; making selection during battles sluggish.<ref name="FPSat">{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=August 7, 2015|comment=}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | [[DRM]]: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | [[DRM]]: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo is available [https://archive.org/details/FinalFantasyViiiDemo here] | + | {{ii}} A demo is available [https://archive.org/details/FinalFantasyViiiDemo here]. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/598-ffviii-official-patcheszip/ | + | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/598-ffviii-official-patcheszip/ patch v1.2 package] fixes various bugs in the game: |
* {{file|FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip}}: 1.2 patch for Nvidia GeForce users. | * {{file|FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip}}: 1.2 patch for Nvidia GeForce users. | ||
* {{file|FF8SqeaPatch.zip}}: 1.2 patch for other users. | * {{file|FF8SqeaPatch.zip}}: 1.2 patch for other users. | ||
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===[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13715.0 Roses and Wine]=== | ===[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13715.0 Roses and Wine]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Replaces the default MIDI music with the original PlayStation version music or optionally other music as well.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Replaces the default MIDI music with the original PlayStation version music or optionally other music as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=201036734|title=Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
===Aali's custom driver=== | ===Aali's custom driver=== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|Final Fantasy VIII graphic config.png|Graphic configuration.}} | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII graphic config.png|Graphic configuration.}} | ||
− | {{ii}} Supported resolutions: | + | {{ii}} Supported resolutions: 320x240 {{term|pillarboxed}} in 640x480, and 640x480 (Full Screen). |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/final-fantasy-viii | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/final-fantasy-viii | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = See [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]] | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]] |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
− | |60 fps notes = Excluding menu screens the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS | + | |60 fps notes = Excluding menu screens, the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<br> 15 FPS during combat and {{term|FMV}}s.<ref name="FPSat"/> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = No in-game mouse support | + | |mouse menu notes = No in-game mouse support |
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Movement restricted to first two axes | + | |controller support notes = Movement restricted to the first two axes |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = Launcher has no controller navigation support. | + | |full controller notes = Launcher has no controller navigation support.<br> There is no way to exit the game with a controller. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses on focus lost, MIDI music and opening logo FMV do not. | |mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses on focus lost, MIDI music and opening logo FMV do not. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 2<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040515084030/http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/features/articles/APIs/APIs-p3.html|title=3DsoundSurge: Gamer's Guide to 3D sound and reverb APIs|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|royalty free audio = unknown | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = limited | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = Disc 3 only | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|notes = Fan translation by "ZOG", PC[https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8/files/988.html]. | |notes = Fan translation by "ZOG", PC[https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8/files/988.html]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Running from an ISO or another drive=== | ===Running from an ISO or another drive=== | ||
− | {{ii}} By default the game uses the first | + | {{ii}} By default, the game uses the first CD-ROM drive location for checking CDs. To use another drive, edit the registry. |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit Windows Registry|fix= |
− | # | + | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. |
− | # | + | # Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. |
+ | # Go to {{code|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{code|DataDrive}} and change its value to the drive letter occupied by the CD. | ||
+ | # Relaunch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===8-bit paletted textures fix=== | ===8-bit paletted textures fix=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On modern systems, the game launcher will fail on video cards that do not support 8-bit textures.<br> This causes the game to use lower resolution textures. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=8715.125 custom launcher]|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} It's possible to run the game at higher resolutions. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Graphical issues=== | ===Graphical issues=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Revision as of 00:05, 8 January 2024
This page is for the original 2000 version. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013). For the 2019 remaster, see Final Fantasy VIII Remastered.
Developers | |
---|---|
Square Enix | |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Europe | Eidos Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 25, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera, Third-person, Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | JRPG, RPG |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | Final Fantasy |
Key points
- Has a different MIDI compared to the PS1 version of the game.
- Higher resolution of FMVs (480p) compared to the PlayStation version.[1]
- In some areas, it is inferior to the PlayStation version. Movement is limited to 8 directions instead of full circular motion.[2]
- The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS during gameplay and 15 FPS during fights and FMVs; making selection during battles sluggish.[3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | DRM: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. |
- A demo is available here.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The patch v1.2 package fixes various bugs in the game:
FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip
: 1.2 patch for Nvidia GeForce users.FF8SqeaPatch.zip
: 1.2 patch for other users.FF8_Yamaha_Fix.zip
: Extra patch to fix a bug when using DirectX 7 only with the Yamaha software synthesizer.
Roses and Wine
- Replaces the default MIDI music with the original PlayStation version music or optionally other music as well.[4]
Aali's custom driver
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
Video
- Supported resolutions: 320x240 pillarboxed in 640x480, and 640x480 (Full Screen).
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Aali's custom driver for a workaround, though it currently has a black bottom border. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Aali's custom driver | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Excluding menu screens, the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. 15 FPS during combat and FMVs.[3] |
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120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No in-game mouse support | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Movement restricted to the first two axes | |
Full controller support | Launcher has no controller navigation support. There is no way to exit the game with a controller. |
|
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For Xbox and DualShock buttons, use the FF8 Controller Buttons Mod | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game pauses on focus lost, MIDI music and opening logo FMV do not. | |
EAX support | EAX 2[5] | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Disc 3 only |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by "ZOG", PC[1]. | |||
Italian |
Issues fixed
Running from an ISO or another drive
- By default, the game uses the first CD-ROM drive location for checking CDs. To use another drive, edit the registry.
Edit Windows Registry |
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|
8-bit paletted textures fix
- On modern systems, the game launcher will fail on video cards that do not support 8-bit textures.
This causes the game to use lower resolution textures.
Use custom launcher |
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Notes
|
Graphical issues
Use Aali's custom driver |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 0.9d |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz[6] Intel Pentium II 266 MHz[7] |
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB[7]/8 MB[6] of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 16 MB[6] of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound-compatible | |
Other | DirectMusic-compatible Software Synthesizer 8X CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **
- ↑ Bought this on PSN a while back. :: FINAL FANTASY VIII General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:MetalPlateMage on August 7, 2015
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3DsoundSurge: Gamer's Guide to 3D sound and reverb APIs - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator