FINAL FANTASY VIII vs .hack//G.U. Last Recode
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
.hack//G.U. Last Recode wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. .hack//G.U. Last Recode is $1.18 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 | .hack//G.U. Last Recode |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 66 |
| Quality | 71 | 79 |
| Value | 70 | 80 |
| Popularity | 32 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.67 | $4.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.8% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 86 | 79 |
Where to buy
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FINAL FANTASY VIII.hack//G.U. Last Recode
Details and requirements
| Item | FINAL FANTASY VIII | .hack//G.U. Last Recode |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2013 | November 3, 2017 |
| Developers | Square Enix | CyberConnect2 |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster | AMD A10-7850K, 3.7 GHz / Intel Core i3-2125, 3.30 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or faster | GeForce GTX 660 TI 3GB or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FINAL FANTASY VIII or .hack//G.U. Last Recode?
.hack//G.U. Last Recode won the comparison against FINAL FANTASY VIII 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 worth buying over .hack//G.U. Last Recode?
Based on the metrics, .hack//G.U. Last Recode 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. .hack//G.U. Last Recode currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC