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PlayStation · RPG
Final Fantasy VIII
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Squaresoft |
| Publisher | Squaresoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 43 |
Developed by Squaresoft, Final Fantasy VIII arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Grand Theft Auto: London 1969. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the PS1 you can also try Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy (NES) and Final Fantasy IV (SNES). Squaresoft also made Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy Tactics and Xenogears for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy VIII is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Final Fantasy VIII cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| No Enemy | 80079290
0008 |
|---|---|
| Save Anywhere | 30078641
0003 |
| Infinite Money | 8007831C
E0FF
8007831E
05F5 |
| Unlock all GF ROM-Version 2.2 or higher required | 50001044
0000
30077871
0001 |
| All Items ROM-Version 2.2 or higher required | 5000C602
0001
30078354
0001 |
| Infinite Items ROM-Version 2.2 or higher required | 5000C602
0000
30078355
0063 |
Final Fantasy VIII walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Final Fantasy VIII FAQ
When did Final Fantasy VIII come out on the PS1?
Final Fantasy VIII was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Final Fantasy VIII?
It was developed by Squaresoft.
Is Final Fantasy VIII multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy VIII is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy VIII take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy VIII typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Final Fantasy VIII on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.