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{{disambig|the 2013 re-release|the original 2000 version|[[Final Fantasy VIII]]|the 2019 remaster|[[Final Fantasy VIII Remastered]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Final Fantasy 8.jpg
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|title        = Final Fantasy VIII
 +
|cover        = Final Fantasy VIII cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|DotEmu}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|DotEmu|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 5, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 5, 2013}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-viii|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera, Third-person, Top-down view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | JRPG, RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pre-rendered graphics }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Final Fantasy }}
 
|steam appid  = 39150
 
|steam appid  = 39150
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 3524
 +
|lutris      = final-fantasy-viii
 +
|mobygames    = final-fantasy-viii
 +
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy VIII (2013)
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy VIII
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy VIII
 +
|winehq      = 125
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Final Fantasy}}
 
−
{{disambig|the 2013 re-release|the original 2000 version|[[Final Fantasy VIII]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} This is a re-release of the 2000 PC port of the PlayStation version.
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{{ii}} 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.)<ref>[http://www.ffviiipc.com/en New features] accessible by pressing {{key|F1}} through {{key|F5}} (more information in manual in the launcher):
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{{++}} Updated with compatibility with modern operating systems along with additional new features that can be used by pressing {{key|F1}} through {{key|F5}} (more information in manual in the launcher):<ref>http://www.ffviiipc.com/en</ref>
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:*High Speed Mode, which increases the game speed by about 5x. {{key|F1}}
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::*High Speed Mode, which increases the game speed by about 5x.
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:*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. {{key|F2}}
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::*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.
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:*9999, which makes all player dealt damage and healing do the maximum 9999 amount. {{key|F3}}
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::*9999, which makes all player dealt damage and healing do the maximum 9999 amount.
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:*AP MAX, which sets all currently learned GF abilities to their max level. {{key|F4}}
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::*AP MAX, which sets all currently learned GF abilities to their max level.
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:*Magic and Gil MAX, which sets all acquired magic spells to 100 and Gil to its maximum limit. {{key|F5}}
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::*Magic and Gil MAX, which sets all acquired magic spells to 100 and Gil to its maximum limit.
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:*Magic Booster, which increases the inventory of various spells by 100.
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::*Magic Booster, which increases the inventory of various spells by 100.
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:*Chocobo World, a mini-game previously found in the Pocket station port of the game.
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::*Chocobo World, a mini-game previously found in the Pocket station port of the game.
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:*Steam Cloud and achievement functionality.</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/540744475419481297/|title=Steam Forums :: Non steam Version or Steam Version|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
::*Steam cloud and achievement functionality.
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{{--}} Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas
−
{{++}} Slightly better models with more polygons (togglable).
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:*has [[#Better Music Mod|fixable]] inferior MIDI music
−
{{--}} Analog on controller works, however, Squall still only runs in 8 directions, whereas in the PlayStation version, Squall has complete circular movement.
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:*has [[#Video|blurry FMVs]]
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{{--}} Uses inferior MIDI music compared to the PlayStation version, though this can be easily fixed.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126473521447/#c666828126484022123</ref>
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:*controller vibration is missing
−
{{--}} Minor thin black bars on the top and bottom.
 
−
{{--}} 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. SE has access to the original uncompressed files or al least some less compressed versions of them (the Blu-ray release of "Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY" has several videoclips from FF7/FF8/FF9 macroblock free and way more sharper).
 
−
{{--}} Excluding menu screens the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS (15 FPS during combat and FMVs).
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 39150 | Steam, account | }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/307238/final-fantasy-viii-pc-download | Steam, account, activation | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix.com/apac_au/games/pc-windows-download/FINAL-FANTASY-VIII.php | Steam, account |}}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1117-1 | Steam, account, activation |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-viii | Steam, account, activation | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble Store | final-fantasy-viii | Steam, account, activation | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39150 | Steam, account, activation | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]] and a Square Enix account.
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}} and a Square Enix account.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Modifications===
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===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=201036734 Better Music Mod]===
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[[File:FF8battle.png|thumb|250px|The game with darker textboxes and HD font.]]
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{{ii}} Replaces the default MIDI music with higher-quality tracks, similar to the PlayStation version. If you want orchestral music remixes, use [https://ff7.live/othersoftware.html Roses and Wine].
  
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[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=201036734 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.
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Alternatively, the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=594277140 PlayStation Music Mod (Easy Fix)] is a very simple file replacement mod that adds the original PS1 music, and has a much more straightforward installation process. However, unlike the above two mods, this mod won't fix the issue with music restarting from the beginning when you go to battle and then return to controlling your character.
  
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=== Texture modding ===
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===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126807201587/ FMV Replacement Pack]===
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[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15291.0 Tonberry] - Adds external texture support.
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{{ii}} Replaces the blurry FMVs with better encoded versions based on the original PC release coupled with the uncompressed PlayStation audio.
  
−
:*[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15292.0 Project Eden] - Filters and upscales the pixelated backgrounds. Please note that some backgrounds are not perfect and have some graphic problems.
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===[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/648814842780602024/ Quezacotl sound fix]===
 +
{{ii}} Fixes the incorrect sounds during the GF Quezacotl's summoning animation.
  
−
:*[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15301.0 Tripod] - Adds HD Triple Triad card game.
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===Graphical enhancements===
 +
[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15945.0 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.
  
−
:*[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15320.0;topicseen SeeD Reborn] - Updates many elements of the HUD such as the title screen, font, textboxes, character art and battle/menu icons.
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*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15292.0 Project Eden] or [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=17541.0 Project AngelWing] - Filters and upscales the pixelated backgrounds. Please note that some backgrounds are not perfect and have some graphic problems.
  
−
{{ii}} 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.
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*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15301.0 Tripod] - Adds HD Triple Triad card game.
  
−
:*[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15668.0 HD Characters] - HD textures for Squall, Selphie and Zell.
+
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15320.0;topicseen 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 [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16355.0 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.
  
−
:*[http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15668.0 HorizonPack] - HD world textures.
+
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16022.0 Rebirth Flame] - HD character textures for the main cast.
 +
 
 +
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16434.0 BattleFieldPack] - HD battle fields.
 +
 
 +
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15859.0 HorizonPack] - HD world map textures.
 +
 
 +
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15977.0 Lunar Cry] - HD enemy textures.
 +
 
 +
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16549.0 Apocalypse] - HD boss textures.
 +
 
 +
*[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=17320.0 Project Hellfire] - HD GF textures.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VIII Steam}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VIII Steam\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VIII Steam}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\FINAL FANTASY VIII Steam\{{p|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:Final Fantasy VIII (2013) video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
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{{--}} {{term|FMV}}s 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>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126613436064/|title=Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :(|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#FMV Replacement Pack|FMV Replacement Pack]] for a fix.
−
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Final Fantasy VIII (2013) video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Pillarboxed or stretched only.
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|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Pillarboxed}} or {{term|stretched}} only.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|high frame rate            = false
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|60 fps                    = false
−
|high frame rate notes     = Excluding menu screens the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS (15 FPS during combat and FMVs).
+
|60 fps notes               = Menu screens are capped at 60 FPS, combat and {{term|FMV}}s are capped at 15 FPS, and everything else is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/648814300317330596/|title=Steam Forums :: Frame limit - any chance of getting rid of it?|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|120 fps                    = false
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{ii}} To run from battle, hold L3 and R3 (analog sticks).
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{{ii}} To run from battle, hold {{key|L3}} and {{key|R3}} (analog sticks).
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{{--}} Button prompts are B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, etc., rather than the standard A/B/X/Y.
+
{{ii}} {{key|Ctrl|R}} resets the game to the title screen.
  
−
[[File:Ff8pc 2013 input.png|290px|right|thumb|Input settings.]]
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{{Image|Ff8pc 2013 input.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = false
+
|acceleration option      = n/a
−
|acceleration option notes =  
+
|acceleration option notes = No mouse support in-game.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
−
|mouse menu notes          = Mouse support in launcher only.
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|mouse menu notes          = Launcher only.
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|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 first two axes.
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
−
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = Launcher has no controller navigation support.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = generic, Xbox, DualShock
 +
|button prompts notes      = Use [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15905.0 Button prompts mod] for Xbox/DualShock buttons.
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
−
|separate volume          = false
+
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = false
+
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Entire game pauses when put in background. Can turn on/off.
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support              = unknown
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Only available on the Japanese Square Enix store.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by "ZOG", Steam[https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8/files/5054.html]
 +
PC[https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8/files/988.html].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
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==Other information==
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Latest revision as of 00:05, 8 January 2024

This page is for the 2013 re-release. For the original 2000 version, see Final Fantasy VIII. For the 2019 remaster, see Final Fantasy VIII Remastered.

Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII cover
Developers
Square Enix
Windows DotEmu
Publishers
Square Enix
Release dates
Windows December 5, 2013
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
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
Final Fantasy VIII (2013) on HowLongToBeat
Final Fantasy VIII (2013) on IGDB
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Final Fantasy VIII (2013) guide on StrategyWiki
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Final Fantasy VIII (2013) on Wikipedia
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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

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
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Requires online activation
Windows
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Requires online activation
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Requires online activation
Windows
Humble Store
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Requires online activation
Windows
Steam
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Requires online activation
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM and 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.

Alternatively, the PlayStation Music Mod (Easy Fix) is a very simple file replacement mod that adds the original PS1 music, and has a much more straightforward installation process. However, unlike the above two mods, this mod won't fix the issue with music restarting from the beginning when you go to battle and then return to controlling your character.

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.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
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
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

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.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Pillarboxed or stretched only.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
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.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Menu screens are capped at 60 FPS, combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, and everything else is capped at 30 FPS.[4]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

To run from battle, hold L3 and R3 (analog sticks).
Ctrl+R resets the game to the title screen.
Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
No mouse support in-game.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Launcher only.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Movement restricted to first two axes.
Full controller support
Launcher has no controller navigation support.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
 Use Button prompts mod for Xbox/DualShock buttons.
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
Entire game pauses when put in background. Can turn on/off.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Only available on the Japanese Square Enix store.
Russian
Fan translation by "ZOG", Steam[1] PC[2].
Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OGG Vorbis
Interface Qt
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Steam Forums :: Non steam Version or Steam Version - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ Steam Forums :: Frame limit - any chance of getting rid of it? - last accessed on May 2023