Difference between revisions of "Final Fantasy VIII Remastered"
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{{++}} 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 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/?utm_source=PCGamingWiki&utm_medium=PCGamingWiki&utm_campaign=PCGamingWiki|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> | {{++}} 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/?utm_source=PCGamingWiki&utm_medium=PCGamingWiki&utm_campaign=PCGamingWiki|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> | + | {{--}} 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 (although an HD background mod is in progress), 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''' | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Graphical enhancements=== | ||
+ | * [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19238.0 SeeDRemastered UI] - Remastered UI. | ||
+ | * [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19240.0 Tripod: Remastered] - Remastered Triple Triad. | ||
+ | * [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19273.0 LunarCry: Remastered] - Remastered enemy field models. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 20:27, 11 January 2020
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 |
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 (although an HD background mod is in progress), and the 2013 version's Original Graphic Mode is not available.[6]
General information
- Official website
- Digital Foundry analysis
- Steam Community Discussions
- Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Publisher website | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Graphical enhancements
- SeeDRemastered UI - Remastered UI.
- Tripod: Remastered - Remastered Triple Triad.
- LunarCry: Remastered - Remastered enemy field models.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %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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Windows | %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 |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
System.InvalidOperationExceptions error message on launch
Update the video card's drivers[7] |
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Disable integrated or unused video cards[7] |
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Create the config.txt file[8]
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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 |
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
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 (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