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FINAL FANTASY VIII

Square Enix· December 5, 2013
RPG
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Well received (7,796 reviews)
Fair price
Quality
71/100
Value
67/100
Popularity
47/100
$6.69

Where to buy

Live prices across 3 stores · Updated 5 hours ago ago

Spread$5.30
Avg$10.22
Hist. Low$4.79
Best Price -44%
Ends in ≈1d
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Key Reseller · Updated 5 hours ago ago

$6.69$11.99

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Steam
Steam

Official Store · 26 days ago

$11.99
#3
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming

Key Reseller · 29 days ago

$11.99

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Current Price

$6.69

HIST. LOW · $4.79

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality71/100
88% positive (7,796 reviews) — very positive reception
7,796 reviews — solid data foundation
Value67/100
$6.69 — very accessible price
44% off — decent discount
Historical low: $4.79 — room for better deals
Popularity47/100
-35% player decline
101 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

December 5, 2013

Developers

Square Enix

Publishers

Square Enix

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

45

Steam Recs

7,761

Official Website

www.ffviiipc.com

Categories

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 5 languages

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain

PC Requirements

Recommended

OS *Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
ProcessorIntel® Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or faster
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage4 GB available space
Sound CardIntegrated sound chip or more

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players — tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

88%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

7k

POSITIVE · 947 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

101

PEAK (24H) · 169 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FINAL FANTASY VIII worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy FINAL FANTASY VIII cheapest?

The best current deal for FINAL FANTASY VIII is on Kinguin for $6.69.

This represents a 44% discount!

What type of game is FINAL FANTASY VIII?

FINAL FANTASY VIII is categorized as: RPG.

What platforms is FINAL FANTASY VIII available on?

FINAL FANTASY VIII is available on: Windows.

When was FINAL FANTASY VIII released?

FINAL FANTASY VIII was released on December 5, 2013.

How many people are playing FINAL FANTASY VIII?

According to recent data, FINAL FANTASY VIII has approximately 101 concurrent players 22 hours ago.

Is FINAL FANTASY VIII on sale right now?

Yes! FINAL FANTASY VIII is currently 44% off on Kinguin for $6.69.

Who made FINAL FANTASY VIII?

Developed by: Square Enix

Published by: Square Enix

What are the best deals for FINAL FANTASY VIII?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for FINAL FANTASY VIII across different stores:

  • Steam: $11.99
  • GreenManGaming: $11.99
  • Kinguin: $6.69 (-44%)
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