Final Fantasy 8 Turns 25 This Year: A Retrospect
I remember staring at the waves playfully caressing the shore as the wind quietly whistled in the distance. "I'll be here" gently appears on screen followed by a melodic chorus as Nobuo Uematsu's Liberi Fatalis starts its monumental build-up while being treated to some amazing CGI. This is just a taste of what's to come as I was about to embark on an epic tale of political turmoil, internal conflict, and bonds that can't be broken. This is Final Fantasy 8, a game that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It's a game that is often overshadowed by Final Fantasy 7, the game before it, but heralded as one of the great by those who played it 25 years ago. Let's take a look back at this phenomenal title that captivated the hearts of many a gamer.
I remember staring at the waves playfully caressing the shore as the wind quietly whistled in the distance. "I'll be here" gently appears on screen followed by a melodic chorus as Nobuo Uematsu's Liberi Fatalis starts its monumental build-up while being treated to some amazing CGI. This is just a taste of what's to come as I was about to embark on an epic tale of political turmoil, internal conflict, and bonds that can't be broken. This is Final Fantasy 8, a game that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It's a game that is often overshadowed by Final Fantasy 7, the game before it, but heralded as one of the great by those who played it 25 years ago. Let's take a look back at this phenomenal title that captivated the hearts of many a gamer.