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:*Magic Booster, which increases the inventory of various spells by 100. | :*Magic Booster, which increases the inventory of various spells by 100. | ||
:*Chocobo World, a mini-game previously found in the Pocket station port of the game. | :*Chocobo World, a mini-game previously found in the Pocket station port of the game. | ||
− | :*Steam Cloud and achievement functionality.</ref><ref>[ | + | :*Steam Cloud and achievement functionality.</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/540744475419481297/ Steam Forums :: Non steam Version or Steam Version]</ref> |
{{--}} Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas | {{--}} Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas | ||
:*has [[#Better Music Mod|fixable]] inferior MIDI music | :*has [[#Better Music Mod|fixable]] inferior MIDI music | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums] | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=201036734 Better Music Mod]=== |
− | {{ii}} Replaces the default MIDI music with higher-quality tracks, similar to the PlayStation version. If you want orchestral music remixes, use [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13715.0 Roses and Wine]. If you want it true to the PS1 version, [ | + | {{ii}} Replaces the default MIDI music with higher-quality tracks, similar to the PlayStation version. If you want orchestral music remixes, use [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13715.0 Roses and Wine]. If you want it true to the PS1 version, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=594277140 this also works]. |
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126807201587/ FMV Replacement Pack]=== |
{{ii}} Replaces the blurry FMVs with better encoded versions based on the original PC release coupled with the uncompressed PlayStation audio. | {{ii}} Replaces the blurry FMVs with better encoded versions based on the original PC release coupled with the uncompressed PlayStation audio. | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/648814842780602024/ Quezacotl sound fix]=== |
{{ii}} Fixes the incorrect sounds during the GF Quezacotl's summoning animation. | {{ii}} Fixes the incorrect sounds during the GF Quezacotl's summoning animation. | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | {{--}} FMVs from the original PC release were re-encoded from 480p Bink format (with tons of macroblocking) to 720p VP8/OGG with additional post-processing resulting in a blurrier look.<ref>[ | + | {{--}} FMVs from the original PC release were re-encoded from 480p Bink format (with tons of macroblocking) to 720p VP8/OGG with additional post-processing resulting in a blurrier look.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126613436064/ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :(]</ref> See [[#FMV Replacement Pack|FMV Replacement Pack]] for a fix. |
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− | |60 fps notes = Menu screens are capped at 60 FPS, combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, and everything else is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>[ | + | |60 fps notes = Menu screens are capped at 60 FPS, combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, and everything else is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/648814300317330596/ Steam Forums :: Frame limit - any chance of getting rid of it?]</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:49, 26 August 2018
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Developers | |
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Square Enix | |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 5, 2013 |
This page is for the 2013 re-release. For the original 2000 version, see Final Fantasy VIII.
Key points
- This is a re-release of the 2000 PC port of the PlayStation version updated with compatibility with modern operating systems along with additional new features. (Click first ref to see.)[1][2]
- Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas
- has fixable inferior MIDI music
- has blurry FMVs
- controller vibration is missing
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
Steam | Requires a Square Enix account. |
Essential improvements
Better Music Mod
- Replaces the default MIDI music with higher-quality tracks, similar to the PlayStation version. If you want orchestral music remixes, use Roses and Wine. If you want it true to the PS1 version, this also works.
FMV Replacement Pack
- Replaces the blurry FMVs with better encoded versions based on the original PC release coupled with the uncompressed PlayStation audio.
Quezacotl sound fix
- Fixes the incorrect sounds during the GF Quezacotl's summoning animation.
Graphical enhancements
Tonberry Enhanced is an essential mod which adds external texture support. This may cause issues with the Steam Overlay and the game may crash so disable it.
- Project Eden or Project AngelWing - Filters and upscales the pixelated backgrounds. Please note that some backgrounds are not perfect and have some graphic problems.
- Tripod - Adds HD Triple Triad card game.
- SeeD Reborn - Updates many elements of the HUD such as the title screen, font, textboxes, character art and battle/menu icons.
- If you dislike the textbox font that comes with 3.5, simply copy the "sy" folder from the 3.2 download. Alternatively, consider PS1 inspired fonts.
- Textbox color can be changed in the "ic" folder by editing both of the middle bars in "iconfl00_14" in the "iconfl00" folder, and "iconfl01_14" in the "iconf001" folder.
- Rebirth Flame - HD character textures for the main cast.
- BattleFieldPack - HD battle fields.
- BattleFieldPack - RECUT EDGES/COLOR BOOST - HD battle backgrounds with color boost.
- HorizonPack - HD world map textures.
- Lunar Cry - HD enemy textures.
- Apocalypse - HD boss textures.
- Project Hellfire - HD GF textures.
- La Magica - HD magic and limit breaks textures.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VIII Steam\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VIII Steam\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- FMVs from the original PC release were re-encoded from 480p Bink format (with tons of macroblocking) to 720p VP8/OGG with additional post-processing resulting in a blurrier look.[3] See FMV Replacement Pack for a fix.
Input settings
- To run from battle, hold L3 and R3 (analog sticks).
- Ctrl+R resets the game to the title screen.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39150/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New features accessible by pressing F1 through F5 (more information in manual in the launcher):
- High Speed Mode, which increases the game speed by about 5x. F1
- Battle Assistance, which always keeps the ATB bar full, makes Limit Breaks always available, prevents status ailment damage, keeps HP full, and prevents damage from enemies. F2
- 9999, which makes all player dealt damage and healing do the maximum 9999 amount. F3
- AP MAX, which sets all currently learned GF abilities to their max level. F4
- Magic and Gil MAX, which sets all acquired magic spells to 100 and Gil to its maximum limit. F5
- Magic Booster, which increases the inventory of various spells by 100.
- Chocobo World, a mini-game previously found in the Pocket station port of the game.
- Steam Cloud and achievement functionality.
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Non steam Version or Steam Version
- ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :(