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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.<ref>[http://www.ffviiipc.com/en New features] accessible by pressing {{key|F1}} through {{key|F5}} (more information in manual in the launcher): | + | {{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): |
:*High Speed Mode, which increases the game speed by about 5x. {{key|F1}} | :*High Speed Mode, which increases the game speed by about 5x. {{key|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. {{key|F2}} | :*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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:*Steam cloud and achievement functionality.</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/540744475419481297/ Steam Forums :: Non steam Version or Steam Version]</ref> | :*Steam cloud and achievement functionality.</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/540744475419481297/ Steam Forums :: Non steam Version or Steam Version]</ref> | ||
{{++}} Slightly better models with more polygons (togglable). | {{++}} Slightly better models with more polygons (togglable). | ||
| − | {{--}} Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas: | + | {{--}} Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas: |
| + | :*out of combat movement is limited 8 directions as opposed to complete circular movement | ||
| + | :*has [[#Better Music Mod|fixable]] inferior MIDI music<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126473521447/#c666828126484022123 Steam Forums :: Bought this on PSN a while back.]</ref> | ||
| + | :*has thin black bars on the top and bottom | ||
| + | :*has [[#Video settings|blurry FMVs]] | ||
{{--}} 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="fpslock">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/648814300317330596/ Steam Forums :: Frame limit - any chance of getting rid of it?]</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="fpslock">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/648814300317330596/ Steam Forums :: Frame limit - any chance of getting rid of it?]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 12 January 2016
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| Square Enix | |
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| Windows | December 5, 2013 |
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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]
- Slightly better models with more polygons (togglable).
- Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas:
- out of combat movement is limited 8 directions as opposed to complete circular movement
- has fixable inferior MIDI music[3]
- has thin black bars on the top and bottom
- has blurry FMVs
- 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.[4]
General information
Availability
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- All versions require Steam.
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.
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 - Adds external texture support. (WARNING: This may cause issues with the Steam Overlay and the game may crash. Disable the Steam Overlay).
- Project Eden - 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.
- 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.
- HorizonPack - HD world textures.
- Lunar Cry - HD enemy textures.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39150/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
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.[5] See FMV Replacement Pack for a fix.
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Video settings.
Input settings
- Does not support XInput.
- To run from battle, hold L3 and R3 (analog sticks).
- Ctrl+R resets the game to the title screen.
- Button prompts are B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, etc. Use Button prompts mod for Xbox/DualShock buttons.
Input settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | 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 DirectX 9.0c 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>/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 :: Bought this on PSN a while back.
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Frame limit - any chance of getting rid of it?
- ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :(