FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED vs GRANDIA II HD Remaster
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. GRANDIA II HD Remaster is R$3.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED | GRANDIA II HD Remaster |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 50 |
| Quality | 63 | 69 |
| Value | 63 | 46 |
| Popularity | 30 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 40.39 | R$ 36.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.8% positive | 84.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 168 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$40.39−33%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$47.19−21%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$60.00Buy GRANDIA II HD Remaster
Side by side over time
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTEREDGRANDIA II HD Remaster
Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED | GRANDIA II HD Remaster |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 3, 2019 | August 24, 2015 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Sickhead Games, LLC, GAME ARTS Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Square Enix | GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit Version) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD A8-Series 3.1GHz / Intel® Core™ i5 2.8GHz | Intel Pentium G4500 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 | AMD Radeon HD 7570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED or GRANDIA II HD Remaster?
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED won the comparison against GRANDIA II HD Remaster based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED worth buying over GRANDIA II HD Remaster?
Based on the metrics, FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC