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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2019 remaster|the original 2000 release|[[Final Fantasy VIII]]|the 2013 re-release|[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Final Fantasy VIII Remastered | + | |cover = Final Fantasy VIII Remastered cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix|Original game}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DotEmu|Remastered}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Access Games|Remastered}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2019}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 3, 2019}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|final-fantasy-viii-remastered|73}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8218/final-fantasy-viii-remastered|81}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-viii-remastered|79}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{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}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{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 = 1026680 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://ffviiiremastered.square-enix-games.com/en-us | ||
+ | |hltb = 3524 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 133568 | ||
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy VIII | |strategywiki = Final Fantasy VIII | ||
− | |wikipedia = Final Fantasy VIII | + | |wikipedia = Final Fantasy VIII#Final Fantasy VIII Remastered |
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 125 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Remaster of ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' featuring updated character models. | + | {{ii}} Remaster of ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' featuring updated character models and additional graphics settings, compared to [[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)|the 2013 release]]. |
+ | {{ii}} ''[https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Chocobo_World Chocobo World]'' is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's '''Angelo Search''' ability.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/06/19/final-fantasy-viii-director-yoshinori-kitase-talks-about-the-remaster-and-original-development/|title=Final Fantasy VIII Director Yoshinori Kitase Talks About The Remaster And Original Development|date=2019-09-05|snippet=Chocobo World will not be included. The items you could only get from it will be available through Rinoa’s special ability.}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes the original PlayStation version's music, which was not included with the 2013 release.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/09/03/final-fantasy-8-remastered-pc-graphics/|title=Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect | Rock Paper Shotgun|date=2019-09-05|snippet=The Remastered version, on the other hand, has better default controls you can remap on the fly, the music is the exquisite gosh-darned original...}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1026680/FINAL_FANTASY_VIII__REMASTERED/|title=FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on Steam|date=2019-09-04|snippet=...featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customise your gameplay experience and difficulty...}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Graphics are 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}} with slight {{term|windowboxing}}, and gameplay runs at 15-30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-05}}</ref> Background graphics have been heavily blurred, and the 2013 version's '''Original Graphic Mode''' is not available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/09/03/final-fantasy-8-remastered-pc-graphics/|title=Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect | Rock Paper Shotgun|date=2019-09-05}}</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-final-fantasy-8-remaster-analysis Digital Foundry analysis] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-viii- | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-viii-remastered-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-viii-remastered | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p35dpln1jcn | Microsoft Store | | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1026680 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/571220/final-fantasy-viii-remastered-steam | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07WVXX7L7 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ==Video | + | ==Game data== |
− | {{Video | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\{{P|uid}}\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\{{P|uid}}\game_data\user\saves\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} 60 save slots available (30 save slots divided between two folders). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = false | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game display and camera settings.png|In-game display and camera settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game game settings.png|In-game game settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - native in-game config menu settings.png|Native in-game '''Config''' menu settings. These settings are also available in the '''System Menu'''.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 1.43:1 {{term|pillarboxed}} and slightly {{term|letterboxed}} ({{term|windowboxed}}).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.}}</ref> |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], or off. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Combat and {{term|FMV}}s are capped at 15 FPS, other gameplay is capped at 30 FPS, and menu screens are capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested on 60 Hz display.}}</ref> |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - launcher settings.png|Launcher settings. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game keyboard remapping.png|In-game keyboard remapping.}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game controller remapping (Xbox).png|In-game controller remapping (Xbox icons).}} |
− | |key remap notes = | + | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game controller remapping (DS4).png|In-game controller remapping (DualShock 4 icons).}} |
− | |acceleration option = | + | {{Input |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |key remap notes = '''System Menu''' ({{key|Esc}}), '''Control Mapping''' ({{key|F9}}), and '''Boosts''' ({{key|F1}}, {{key|F2}}, {{key|F3}}) cannot be remapped. |
+ | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not supported. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Launcher only. |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = '''System Menu''', '''Control Mapping''', and '''Boosts''' cannot be remapped. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = USB |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested with wired Xbox 360 Controller.}}</ref> |
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
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|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game control mapping.png|In-game control mapping (Keyboard).<br/>Access with {{key|F9}}. | ||
+ | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game control mapping (Xbox).png|In-game control mapping (Xbox Controller).<br/>Access with {{key|LT|RS}}. | ||
+ | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game control mapping (DS4).png|In-game control mapping (DualShock 4).<br/>Access with {{key|L2|R3}}. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - in-game audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested with [[Special K]].}}</ref> |
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|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 = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = true | + | |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 = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by "ZOG", [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8_remastered/files/6707.html]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===System.InvalidOperationExceptions error message on launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Update the video card's drivers|ref=<ref name="invalid operation exceptions">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/0/1635291505041102992/|title=(FIXED) Error when launching - System.InvalidOperationExceptions :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions|date=2019-09-04}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # For laptop, mobile, and all-in-one systems check the manufacturer's site first for customized drivers (if applicable). | ||
+ | # Otherwise, download and install the latest drivers from the appropriate site: | ||
+ | #* [https://support.amd.com/en-us/download AMD] | ||
+ | #* [http://www.geforce.com/drivers Nvidia] | ||
+ | #* [https://downloadcenter.intel.com Intel] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable integrated or unused video cards|ref=<ref name="invalid operation exceptions"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|win|R}} to open the '''Run''' dialog box. | ||
+ | # Type {{code|devmgmt.msc}} and press {{key|enter}} or click '''OK''' to open the '''Device Manager'''. | ||
+ | # Double-click '''Display adapters''' to expand the list of video cards. | ||
+ | # Right-click on each video card ''not'' to be used and select '''Disable device'''. Choose '''Yes''' to confirm. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create the {{file|config.txt}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/0/1633040337748854111/|title=Crash Before Launcher :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions|date=2019-09-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|Configuration file location]]. | ||
+ | # If a file named {{file|config.txt}} does not exist in this location, right-click inside the folder, then select '''New''' > '''Text Document'''. | ||
+ | # Name the new file {{file|config.txt}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = vgmstream | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Graphical Enhancement Mods=== | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19840.0 Squall and Rinoa texture mod] - Updates Squall's and Rinoa's models so they resemble their original appearances more. | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19505.0 FMVs Upscaled + Color-adjusted (& EQed Audio) by KLITLIKA] - FMVs upgrade. | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16327.0 Bad UV mapping patch] | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19238.0 SeeDRemastered UI] - Remastered UI. | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19240.0 Tripod: Remastered] - Remastered Triple Triad. | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19273.0 LunarCry: Remastered] - Remastered enemies. | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19944.0 BattlefieldPack: Remastered] - Remastered battle fields. | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=17541.msg281360#msg281360 Project Angelwing] - Remastered backgrounds using Gigapixel AI (Older Version but free). [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=17541.msg283530#msg283530 Alpha fixes patch] (Install on top of it) | ||
+ | * [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15859.0 HorizonPack: Remastered] - Remastered world map. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD A series 2.2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 5 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 730 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R7 240 |
|minGPU3 = | |minGPU3 = | ||
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
− | |minOGL = | + | |minOGL = 3.3 |
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 11 |
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
− | |minaudio = | + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible |
|mincont = | |mincont = | ||
|minother = | |minother = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz |
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD A8 series 3.1 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 4 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:28, 8 May 2024
This page is for the 2019 remaster. For the original 2000 release, see Final Fantasy VIII. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013).
Developers | |
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Original game | Square Enix |
Remastered | DotEmu |
Remastered | Access Games |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 3, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 73 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 79 |
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 Remastered is a singleplayer cinematic camera, third-person and top-down view JRPG and RPG game in the Final Fantasy series.
Key points
- Remaster of Final Fantasy VIII featuring updated character models and additional graphics settings, compared to the 2013 release.
- Chocobo World is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's Angelo Search ability.[1]
- Includes the original PlayStation version's music, which was not included with the 2013 release.[2]
- Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.[3][4]
- Graphics are 4:3 pillarboxed with slight windowboxing, and gameplay runs at 15-30 FPS.[5] Background graphics have been heavily blurred, and the 2013 version's Original Graphic Mode is not available.[6]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1026680/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\<user-id>\game_data\user\saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1026680/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 60 save slots available (30 save slots divided between two folders).
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 1.43:1 pillarboxed and slightly letterboxed (windowboxed).[7] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA, or off. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, other gameplay is capped at 30 FPS, and menu screens are capped at 60 FPS.[8] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | System Menu (Esc), Control Mapping (F9), and Boosts (F1, F2, F3) cannot be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not supported. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Launcher only. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | System Menu, Control Mapping, and Boosts cannot be remapped. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | [9] | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Sound | |
Surround sound | Stereo[10] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by "ZOG", [1]. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
System.InvalidOperationExceptions error message on launch
Update the video card's drivers[11] |
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Disable integrated or unused video cards[11] |
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Create the config.txt file[12]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | vgmstream |
Graphical Enhancement Mods
- Squall and Rinoa texture mod - Updates Squall's and Rinoa's models so they resemble their original appearances more.
- FMVs Upscaled + Color-adjusted (& EQed Audio) by KLITLIKA - FMVs upgrade.
- Bad UV mapping patch
- SeeDRemastered UI - Remastered UI.
- Tripod: Remastered - Remastered Triple Triad.
- LunarCry: Remastered - Remastered enemies.
- BattlefieldPack: Remastered - Remastered battle fields.
- Project Angelwing - Remastered backgrounds using Gigapixel AI (Older Version but free). Alpha fixes patch (Install on top of it)
- HorizonPack: Remastered - Remastered world map.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz AMD A series 2.2 GHz |
Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz AMD A8 series 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 730 AMD Radeon R7 240 OpenGL 3.3 compatible DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 470 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
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>/1026680/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1026680) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Final Fantasy VIII Director Yoshinori Kitase Talks About The Remaster And Original Development - last accessed on 2019-09-05
- "Chocobo World will not be included. The items you could only get from it will be available through Rinoa’s special ability."
- ↑ Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect - last accessed on 2019-09-05
- "The Remastered version, on the other hand, has better default controls you can remap on the fly, the music is the exquisite gosh-darned original..."
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-04
- ↑ FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on Steam - last accessed on 2019-09-04
- "...featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customise your gameplay experience and difficulty..."
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-05
- ↑ Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect - last accessed on 2019-09-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
- Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
- Tested on 60 Hz display.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
- Tested with wired Xbox 360 Controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
- Tested with Special K.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 (FIXED) Error when launching - System.InvalidOperationExceptions :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-09-04
- ↑ Crash Before Launcher :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-09-06