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Why isn't there a PS4, Xbox and Switch port of Final Fantasy 8? Preservation may be the answer

From VG247: "If there’s one thing that’s true about video game fandom, it’s that they’re never, ever entirely satisfied. Final Fantasy fans had cause to rejoice yesterday as Final Fantasy 7, 9, 10 and 12 were announced as coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in addition to their existing PC and PS4 releases. Quickly, however, a question arose: what about Final Fantasy 8? What did Squall, charismatic moody teenager and one of the series’ best protagonists, do wrong?"

maximusprime_2681d ago

Interesting read. I didn't know

NecrumOddBoy2681d ago

This may have warranted a full remake or remaster if they are holding out.

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ZaWarudo2681d ago

tldr: Square didn't really archive their games properly during the 90s and they probably don't have the source code.

rainslacker2681d ago (Edited 2681d ago )

They have a working emulator, and pc versions which could easily be ported. They don't need to reinvent the wheel

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rainslacker2680d ago

I'd actually prefer Xenogears. I love the game, but it aged horribly, and while I go back to it now and again, it's really hard to play because the graphics look awful on LED screens and the loading times are a real pain in the ass. There are some things that could be refined in terms of menus and being able to skip over some of the texts and what not.

I wouldn't hold out hope for any of that though. Despite the rather large cult following of it and Xenosaga, neither Square nor Namco seem a bit interested in providing those games with a remaster or re-release in any way, and Nintendo seems fine with the Xenoblade stuff, which is also good, but IMO not a real substitute for the older games.

Forn2681d ago

They have FFVIII available on PS3, so why couldn't they have it on PS4 too?

F0XHOUND2681d ago (Edited 2681d ago )

The ones on PS3 are just directly emulated PS1 classics. The versions on PS4 are basically ported PC versions with full trophy support and HD menu's amongst other things. I don't think people would be too happy with another emulated PS1 version on PS4 when its already on PS3. Although 8 does have a PC port, but I think it is a pretty shabby version so maybe they aren't interested in using it again.

Razmiran2681d ago

But the pc version exists?

SaiyanFury2681d ago

The PC version does indeed exist, but it has rubbish MIDI music and sound effects, unlike the digital sounds available on the original PlayStation.

Razmiran2681d ago

There is a mod that swaps the soundtrack tho, roses and wines

porkChop2681d ago

Not having the source code is a load of crap. They've rereleased it as a PSone Classic on PS3, and rereleased it on Steam. They clearly have the means and ability to release the game on new platforms.

Asuka2681d ago (Edited 2681d ago )

yup. The steam version currently sits in my Library atm. So idk y SE gotta be a dick with this game recently. But to be fair the steam versions were pretty bad initially, so that may lead some legitimacy as to the lack of original PSOne source code assuming the Steam version were rips of the PC ports done by outsourced studios meaning SE really doesn't have that source code... but still FFVIII (and FFT for that matter) need more love.

ragnalamb2681d ago

Ps3 classic was emulated, in fact, the PSP version also ran on the built in emulator. It was the original PS1 game encrypted on a PBP file signed with Sony Keys compatible with both systems (and Vita, also emulated).
As far as I know, steam version is the same as 1997's PC version, just different distribution. Thats why, supposedly, they have the same issues.
I must say, I dont own PC nor Steam versions, but I do have all other versions, thats the ones I can confirm.

Elda2681d ago

FFVIII was released in 1999.

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FINAL FANTASY VII + VIII, IX, and VII REMAKE INTERGRADE & REBIRTH To Receive Physical Releases

Square Enix has announced multiple classic Final Fantasy titles will receive physical releases this December;including Final Fantasy VII, VIII and IX.

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gold_drake99d ago

switch only for 7 8 and 9

remake and rebirth ps5

S2Killinit97d ago

7,8,9 only Switch
7 remake & rebirth only PS5?
Is this accurate? Wish it was all for both.

-Foxtrot99d ago

Why can’t they just do a cool classic collection with VII, VIII and IX in with some goodies similar to what they did with the Pixel Remaster.

FinalFantasyFanatic97d ago

I would honestly go for a Remaster Collection, just AI upscale some textures (there are really good fan mods for that), widescreen everything where possible, higher native resolution, etc...

It seems like a no-brainer to make such a large portion of what was FF's golden age into a collection of it's own.

gold_drake97d ago

this is square we're talking about.

VersusDMC98d ago

Weird that 7 and 8 are together for 40 and 9 is 40 on it's own.

8 should be the one on it's own as it actually has redone models.

jznrpg98d ago (Edited 98d ago )

I have ff8 ps4 remastered physical euro version. They should have put these on PS5 physically so lame.

B5R97d ago

I'm actually so tired of hearing about FFIX. Just replayed it with Moguri Mod earlier this month. That might as well be the definitive version.

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Broken Games That Never Got Fixed

While a lot (like way too many) games launch in sorry states these days, a lot of them do eventually get polished up over time fixes. The same can’t be said for these properly broken games.

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Cacabunga159d ago

Worst for me is wipeout 2048.
I got gold in every single player race, made it extremely far into the great online shop platinum was a finger away.. then lost all my online progression. Many players experienced the same and hadn’t been fixed since

joab777160d ago

Cyberpunk and No Mans Sky are obviously the 2
best comeback stories. Cyberpunk is literally one of the best RPGs ever made now.

Christopher159d ago

I wouldn't call NMS broken at release, just under-delivered.

Michiel1989160d ago

junctioning is only broken now because it's been datamined which monster which gives which card and which card gives which items and every single spell to junction with the highest points for each stat. For it's time when that info wasn't readily available it was good, not without it's flaws, but not broken,

-Foxtrot160d ago

Exactly. I never got this because what made it broken was the knowledge of what to exploit.

Playing the game for the first time back then you never had any knowledge to make it so easy.

One minute the Junction system is complicated, the next it's super easy / broken. What is it?

gold_drake159d ago

i mean, ff8 is not "broken" per se, its just that the junction system is too good and easily exploited even an hour into the game. haha

Ashunderfire86159d ago

Star Wars Jedi Survivor is one of them. I can’t get in the Cantina bar later on in the game. The door and other doors throughout the environment is locked off. It is a shame, because I wanted to complete the game, but I can’t until they fix it.

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Playstation Icons: Squall Leonhart

Gary Green said: Tempting as it is to dedicate our first installment of PlayStation Icons to a franchise-leader like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, or even Sackboy, instead I’m choosing a character that I, like so many others, connected with on a personal level. He’s a moody, world-weary teen, a proud loner with no time for the drama of others, and yet he’s also a hero just waiting for the motivation to unleash his full potential. He’s a warrior. He’s a leader. He’s the king of internal monologues. It’s time to meet Squall Leonhart.

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