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{{Series|Final Fantasy}} | {{Series|Final Fantasy}} | ||
{{disambig|the original 2000 version|the 2013 re-release|[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)]]}} | {{disambig|the original 2000 version|the 2013 re-release|[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)]]}} | ||
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| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{++}} Higher resolution 480p FMVs than the Playstation version.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126613436064/ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **]</ref> | ||
| + | {{--}} Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas: Out of combat movement is limited 8 directions as opposed to complete circular movement, and has [[#Roses and Wine|fixable]] inferior MIDI music<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126473521447/#c666828126484022123 Steam Forums :: Bought this on PSN a while back.]</ref>. | ||
| + | {{--}} While the PlayStation version ran at 60 FPS, excluding menu screens the PC frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, 15 FPS during combat and FMVs.<ref name="FPSat">Tested by [[User:MetalPlateMage|MetalPlateMage]] on August 7, 2015.</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | [[DRM]]: Simple disk check, no physical copy protection. }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | The latest patches for Final Fantasy 8 | + | {{ii}} The latest patches for Final Fantasy 8 are available from [ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/patches/ff8/ EA's public FTP]: |
| − | + | ::* FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip: 1.2 patch for Nvidia Geforce users. | |
| − | + | ::* FF8SqeaPatch.zip: 1.2 patch for other users. | |
| + | ::* FF8_Yamaha_Fix.zip: Specific fix when using DirectX 7 only with the Yamaha software synth. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[http://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>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=201036734 Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated)]</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Aali's custom driver=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Renders the game with OpenGL and enables rendering at higher resolutions with other options. Also avoids graphical issues and artifacts with some modern GPUs. There are two methods of installation: | ||
| + | :# [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=14922.0 Directly] ([https://mega.co.nz/#!SwQCTZwR!6TMWPrJ-6O8qDBzsVZ4jFFObssgzEM7wRES9Efgoe10 direct file link for 0.8.1b]). Follow the steps precisely or it will not work. | ||
| + | :# [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15154.0 Via a third party installer] ([http://www.file-upload.net/download-8872518/Install_Aali-s_opengl_driver_0.8.1b.exe.html direct file link for 0.8.1]). Put this and the above direct archive in the same directory and run the installer. This automates the steps and is recommended over the direct method. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Make sure your GPU drivers are up-to-date as the default Windows GPU drivers have poor OpenGL support. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Introduces some bugs into the game, and currently has a small black bar at the bottom. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00}} |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | {{ii}} With modern Windows versions it may be in <code>{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00</code> which takes precedence if both registry keys exist. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]] for a workaround, though it currently has a black bottom border. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Excluding menu screens the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, 15 FPS during combat and FMVs.<ref name="FPSat"/> |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = No in-game mouse support. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|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 first two axes. | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Launcher has no controller navigation support. No way to quit in-game with a controller. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = na |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040515084030/http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/features/articles/APIs/APIs-p3.html 3DsoundSurge: Gamer's Guide to 3D sound and reverb APIs]</ref> | |eax support notes = EAX 2<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040515084030/http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/features/articles/APIs/APIs-p3.html 3DsoundSurge: Gamer's Guide to 3D sound and reverb APIs]</ref> | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Running from ISO=== | ===Running from ISO=== | ||
| − | If running the game from a series of .ISO files, the game will fail to see the ISO drive. | + | {{ii}} If running the game from a series of .ISO files, the game will fail to see the ISO drive. |
# Run the [[Registry Editor]] | # Run the [[Registry Editor]] | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive</code> | ||
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===8-bit paletted textures fix=== | ===8-bit paletted textures fix=== | ||
| − | When attempting to run FF8 PC on a modern system, the games launcher will fail | + | {{ii}} When attempting to run FF8 PC on a modern system, the games launcher will fail on video cards lacking 8-bit texture support. This causes the game to use textures that are of a lower resolution. To fix this, as well as allow the game to run at higher resolutions, download the custom launcher that may be found [http://www.filecrop.com/ff8-launcher-1.31.html here]. |
| − | === | + | ===Graphical issues=== |
| − | + | {{ii}} If you have graphical issues or artifacts, use [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]. | |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 7 August 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Square Enix | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Europe | Eidos Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 25, 2000 |
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This page is for the original 2000 version. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013).
Key points
- Higher resolution 480p FMVs than the Playstation version.[1]
- Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas: Out of combat movement is limited 8 directions as opposed to complete circular movement, and has fixable inferior MIDI music[2].
- While the PlayStation version ran at 60 FPS, excluding menu screens the PC frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, 15 FPS during combat and FMVs.[3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: Simple disk check, no physical copy protection. | |
|
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patches for Final Fantasy 8 are available from EA's public FTP:
- FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip: 1.2 patch for Nvidia Geforce users.
- FF8SqeaPatch.zip: 1.2 patch for other users.
- FF8_Yamaha_Fix.zip: Specific fix when using DirectX 7 only with the Yamaha software synth.
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
- Renders the game with OpenGL and enables rendering at higher resolutions with other options. Also avoids graphical issues and artifacts with some modern GPUs. There are two methods of installation:
- Directly (direct file link for 0.8.1b). Follow the steps precisely or it will not work.
- Via a third party installer (direct file link for 0.8.1). Put this and the above direct archive in the same directory and run the installer. This automates the steps and is recommended over the direct method.
- Make sure your GPU drivers are up-to-date as the default Windows GPU drivers have poor OpenGL support.
- Introduces some bugs into the game, and currently has a small black bar at the bottom.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- With modern Windows versions it may be in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00which takes precedence if both registry keys exist.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Running from ISO
- If running the game from a series of .ISO files, the game will fail to see the ISO drive.
- Run the Registry Editor
- Go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive- If that doesn't exist go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive
- If that doesn't exist go to
- Change its value to the drive letter that the .ISO occupies(usually E or F), and relaunch the game.
8-bit paletted textures fix
- When attempting to run FF8 PC on a modern system, the games launcher will fail on video cards lacking 8-bit texture support. This causes the game to use textures that are of a lower resolution. To fix this, as well as allow the game to run at higher resolutions, download the custom launcher that may be found here.
Graphical issues
- If you have graphical issues or artifacts, use Aali's custom driver.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 200 MHz[5]
Pentium II 266 Mhz[6] | Pentium II 266 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 600 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB[6]/8 MB[5] of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 16 MB[5] of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectSound-compatible | |
| Other | DirectMusic-compatible Software Synthesizer 8X CD-ROM | |
References
- ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Bought this on PSN a while back.
- ↑ Tested by MetalPlateMage on August 7, 2015.
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator