I Finished Final Fantasy 8

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
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    Thank you for watching, I started my ff8 journey last year in 2021 and it was one of the most crazy games I ever streamed, so many weird things happened that I can't wait to show you!
    I edited this playthrough this time, so forgive the terrible editing (but I guess it suits the cursed playthrough aesthetic so we will roll with it)
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    Time stamps:
    0:00 Finishing disc 3 & 4
    18:41 Final Boss Fight
    29:02 The Ending
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  • @RootOf6
    @RootOf6 2 роки тому +828

    I say we start a movement for a ff8 remake, I love 7 but 8 is my favorite!

    • @nicholasong2892
      @nicholasong2892 2 роки тому +46

      I just want to see all the beautiful towns and balamb garden being remake in 4k. That would be awesome.

    • @imbranc
      @imbranc 2 роки тому +10

      @beelzebahb Well if they remake 8 it'll be a remake instead of a sequel like FFVII:R is

    • @thebigbop5866
      @thebigbop5866 2 роки тому +10

      Ff8 has nowhere near the level of cult 7 has, not happening. Besides, 6 should be first dibs.

    • @nicholasong2892
      @nicholasong2892 2 роки тому +32

      @@thebigbop5866 actually ff8 has a big fanbase because at the time of release, piracy was rampant. Most ps1 consoles have been unlocked at that time.

    • @thebigbop5866
      @thebigbop5866 2 роки тому +9

      @@nicholasong2892 I got it on release date way back when. I love 8 I hate the level of derision it gets but the amount it does means it will never have the appeal of ff7

  • @jacfalle27
    @jacfalle27 2 роки тому +269

    A masterpiece of storytelling. Especially how Squall & Rinoa are basically the completion of the love story started by his dad & her mom.

    • @eddy5097
      @eddy5097 Рік тому +9

      Story was not a masterpiece but its a beautiful love story. Maybe the best in video game history but the story is heavily flawed

    • @prinzludwig8052
      @prinzludwig8052 Рік тому +33

      Final Fantasy VIII has one of the best stories from Final Fantasy. It has a story that you won't understand on the first playthrough. Rinoa isn't just anyone, Rinoa is... you know? It's an endless cycle.

    • @jasonrobert3849
      @jasonrobert3849 Рік тому +7

      @@eddy5097 okay mister nasty

    • @callmeshaggy5166
      @callmeshaggy5166 Рік тому +6

      Well Squall is a SeeD, destined to hunt down and defeat the ultimate Sorceress, which we learn is actually prooobbbably Rinoa.
      Ultimecia & Squall both ensure the cycle repeats, with Edea receiving both Ultimecia's power and the idea for SeeD and Garden. So the fated lovers trope is still true, just much deeper than surface level.

    • @corneliussmiff2773
      @corneliussmiff2773 Рік тому +26

      @@callmeshaggy5166 Rinoa is not Ultimecia. It's a good theory, but it's massively flawed and has been categorically disproved.

  • @gbzmr
    @gbzmr 2 роки тому +117

    The thing i love about this ending and their love story that the game doesn't 100% spell out for you super clearly, is that even tho circumstances pulled Julia and Laguna apart, fate brought both of their respective children Rinoa (Julia's daughter) and Squall (Laguna's son) together so that they could experience the love that Julia and Laguna never could.
    I dunno why, i just love that.
    Also the nice touch how "Eye's on me" is effectively Squall and Rinoa's love song, and it is the song that Julia wrote about Laguna.
    I just love this beautiful game.

  • @maruzinho25
    @maruzinho25 2 роки тому +149

    This game needs a remake before i die.

    • @GMOTP5738
      @GMOTP5738 2 роки тому

      🙄

    • @banmuanhacom
      @banmuanhacom 2 роки тому +2

      Agree now iam 39 year

    • @ricflair4052
      @ricflair4052 2 роки тому +7

      I am 38 this year.
      that depends on FF7 rm success , I guess

    • @damianw5861
      @damianw5861 Рік тому +3

      Naah keep it this way, it was the best format, i dont want they changed the story just like the 7 remake

    • @carltasticdrew9633
      @carltasticdrew9633 Рік тому +2

      Rumors are they gonna remake FF9. So they skipped FF8, poor FF8.

  • @Jose-se9pu
    @Jose-se9pu 2 роки тому +136

    Yeah, Squall smiling for the first time in the entire game is pretty much the moment when we all lose it.

    • @trishamel1828
      @trishamel1828 Рік тому +20

      Seeing both squall and seifer smile was an amazing experience!

    • @callmeshaggy5166
      @callmeshaggy5166 Рік тому +5

      @@trishamel1828 Seifer was blinded by ambition and genuinely thought he was doing the right thing, however misguided. I never saw him as _evil_ or anything. I like seeing him without the weight on his shoulders and it showed he's actually probably a real good friend.

    • @nicholasong2892
      @nicholasong2892 Рік тому +3

      WHATEVER

    • @JamesMichaelDoyle
      @JamesMichaelDoyle 6 місяців тому

      @@nicholasong2892 TALK TO A WALL

    • @Gylaran
      @Gylaran 2 місяці тому

      @@callmeshaggy5166 Correct. A teen misguided soul, he needed to be humbled. But if i was Cid, i would take him back to Garden, as an instructor. Seifer need a right purpose in life.

  • @WhoaItsSam
    @WhoaItsSam 2 роки тому +281

    I clicked this on a whim because I love FF8 and it just happened to show up in my feed. I did NOT expect to be bawling along with you at the end. Your great voicing of the characters elevated everything. Instant subscribe from me.

    • @WNDRiNGPiLGRM
      @WNDRiNGPiLGRM 2 роки тому +8

      Same here. Love it when the algorithm hits it outta the park. Also, that performance at the end was so good!

    • @AmalieStarGames
      @AmalieStarGames 2 роки тому +2

      Same!!! Subscribed as well :)

    • @grimreapress8578
      @grimreapress8578 2 роки тому +2

      Freaking same!

    • @0Fyrebrand0
      @0Fyrebrand0 2 роки тому +7

      FFVIII is one of my favourite games of all time, and it's wonderful to see newcomers in 2022 still able to be this invested in the story of a PS1 game. Just proves how timeless this game is.

    • @ArnauNT23
      @ArnauNT23 2 роки тому +2

      same happened to me, I did not remember the ending being that emotional

  • @elshuisman16
    @elshuisman16 2 роки тому +43

    I absolutely loooove this Final fantasy ending, I believe it to be the best in the series. Squall's memories getting lost outside time and space and Rinoa passing through time and space to find squall and bring him back is just so well done (look Interstellar, ff8 did it first haha) and then the camera after credits showing everyone happy and healthy it's just perfection 👌👌👌 this game is ♥️

    • @Toreadorification
      @Toreadorification 2 роки тому +1

      Phase one (main ending): you believe that Squall is lost forever in time. Phase two (main credits): you believe that years after life goes on anyway. Phase three (real end): Squall is alive and flies with Rinoa towards the future.

    • @Cowinator66
      @Cowinator66 7 днів тому

      I remember hearing a theory where you died at the end of disc 1 and the rest of the game being a death fever dream

  • @justincote122
    @justincote122 2 роки тому +157

    Seeing your reaction to the ending with Laguna was emotional. Such a truly amazing character

    • @tommyb9821
      @tommyb9821 2 роки тому +16

      Wish they'd do Laguna Kiros and Ward spin off.

    • @Kev-O33
      @Kev-O33 5 місяців тому +1

      its cringe

    • @GatMarksTheSpot
      @GatMarksTheSpot 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Kev-O33stop it u loved it lmao

  • @Kleigen
    @Kleigen 2 роки тому +59

    I like the symbolism in the last sequence of Balamb Garden leaving towards the moon: Rinoa as the moon (Sorceress powers) and Squall as the shape of Griever carved on it. Both as one.

    • @pedronava6075
      @pedronava6075 Місяць тому

      Omg! I never saw the symbol in the moon. WTH? Took me 24 years to notice 🥸

  • @MegaPhilX
    @MegaPhilX 2 роки тому +44

    My favorite Final Fantasy. One of the best endings. By far the absolute best use of the Main Theme during the credits with the handycam footage. This ending is so satisfying and triumphant.

  • @kylemichel3006
    @kylemichel3006 2 роки тому +115

    This is why the early Final Fantasy's transends any other game. It's an experience. A gift that you'll NEVER forget... but even still... after watching watching someone go through those exact emotions is another kind of experience. We all get to relive it in a way. Thank you for this gift.

    • @jrod66ify
      @jrod66ify 2 роки тому +3

      So true. I was so excited to play Kingdom hearts 3 and the magic just wasn't there. I remember the first two so fondly. Maybe I'm just getting too old.

    • @InnerFire6213
      @InnerFire6213 2 роки тому +5

      this. I keep trying to play ff15 but never could play it long enough because it's so.. disappointing, there's no magic at all, i hate pretty much every character in that game. these early FF stories are so ahead of the tech that was available at the time. this one needs a remake for sure

    • @maniatic0
      @maniatic0 2 роки тому +1

      @@InnerFire6213 Same here. It was my first Final Fantasy and the best one i ve played. I tried to play other FF games but they never had the "magic" FF8 has.

    • @SetZor666
      @SetZor666 Рік тому +3

      @@maniatic0 they are spending too much time on tech and focusing too much on nostalgia bait. when sakaguchi left square the soul of final fantasy went with him. some of the new FF's are okay, but just aren't as memorable. it's like it's become cliche of itself, just like pretty much any long running series does to be fair. FF ended at 10 for me, everything after is just nostalgia bait by using FF tropes... crystals, chocobos, moogles, potions, and various recurring character and enemy names... apparently if you make a game with that it's a FF now.

    • @dboysify
      @dboysify 5 місяців тому +1

      Because of square enix made the ff7..8 and 9...after that square soft takes over...

  • @ColdBloodedBastard
    @ColdBloodedBastard 2 роки тому +54

    Even after all these years, I still cry at that ending.

  • @DaRkLoRd-rc5yu
    @DaRkLoRd-rc5yu 2 роки тому +199

    What a game. One of the best of all time.

    • @jrod66ify
      @jrod66ify 2 роки тому +6

      Might be an unpopular opinion but my favorite final fantasy narrowly edging 10. Could be because it was the first one I played.

    • @SwayNoir
      @SwayNoir Рік тому +3

      ​@@Gamingnstuff131 how dare they try something different right.
      Still the best game ever for many, myself included 🙃

    • @kodykitchens7425
      @kodykitchens7425 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Gamingnstuff131Boo this man!!

  • @DoktorNippler
    @DoktorNippler 2 роки тому +101

    This Game is so beautiful. I remember it first playing 22 years ago. This music burned into my brain. Will never forget those memories. Just beautiful. Thanks for reviving this in 2022!
    I had really great memories and yes I also cried. My favourite Final Fantasy.

    • @Zerif69
      @Zerif69 2 роки тому

      Man hear you there dam it has already been that long.

    • @PinkyStyleHS
      @PinkyStyleHS 2 роки тому

      Didn't have to remind me of my age like that, haha.

    • @lookhowshegobbledthat
      @lookhowshegobbledthat 2 роки тому

      In retrospect I see the issues people have with the game, but back then I was new to JRPGs and everything was amazing to me lol. I also enjoyed how bright and calm the world/atmosphere felt at first in combination with the music, especially after playing the dark and claustrophobic Metal Gear Solid.

    • @Zerif69
      @Zerif69 2 роки тому +1

      @@lookhowshegobbledthat lol I remember playing FF 7 for the first time when it came out and thought how awesome the graphics where. Then 8 came out and I was blown back cause my characters did not look like they came from minecraft now they where just a pixilated mess.

    • @lookhowshegobbledthat
      @lookhowshegobbledthat 2 роки тому

      @@Zerif69 I immediately bought FF7 after finishing 8. Chile I played platformers, racing games and puzzle games before that, I was late as hell with stuff... then I played MGS and FF8 and I was shook lmao. Like games can be like this? Damn.

  • @Cubs23Rulo
    @Cubs23Rulo 2 роки тому +39

    PS1 FF endings just hit differently - so good!

    • @fara.r.8181
      @fara.r.8181 2 роки тому +3

      Imagine going through multiple discs just to see it end, the good old days

  • @allanc6016
    @allanc6016 2 роки тому +59

    and that's how you end a game. one of the best ending sequences of all time.

  • @osurac14vlb
    @osurac14vlb 11 місяців тому +12

    The story of 8 has always made it my favorite game, a broken guy finds the strength to trust and depend on others, finds the love of his life, and finally knows what it means to be happy.

  • @MacRain
    @MacRain 2 роки тому +49

    Lol that gilgamesh reaction was pure gold

  • @jonathanjones621
    @jonathanjones621 2 роки тому +21

    Did you realize that Rinoa's mother was Julia, Laguna's first love interest? Eyes on me was Julia's song to Laguna. The song describes Julia's night with Laguna. FF8 is by far one of my top FF games for the story alone. They're all great, but this one was so different and memorable. This game reminds me of High School, I was a bit of an introvert and my high school gf pulled me out of my shell as well.

    • @Dani_Dang
      @Dani_Dang 2 місяці тому

      Julia is Ultimecia?

    • @jonathanjones621
      @jonathanjones621 2 місяці тому

      @@Dani_Dang no Ultimecia is a sorceress from the future beyond the time of the main story. Ultimecia is the puppet master in the future pulling the strings in the past.

  • @aparkc
    @aparkc 2 роки тому +109

    FFVIII was my first and favourite FF. It's so underrated and gets way too much hate. I hope more people come around to it after watching your videos!

    • @sergiocanomoreno2720
      @sergiocanomoreno2720 2 роки тому +7

      Para mí este ff es el mejor de todos sin ninguna duda, muy infravalorado y es casi perfecto sobretodo en la época de ps1 que no había tantos avances como hoy día. Historia buena, personajes geniales, las mejores invocaciones de la saga, la mejor bso de la saga, este juego tiene todo.

    • @pezdispencer113
      @pezdispencer113 2 роки тому +3

      I absolutely adore FF8, but the plot is a mess and the combat system needs work.
      Still my fav FF game.

    • @jamesmcgowan8898
      @jamesmcgowan8898 2 роки тому +1

      Same.

    • @barryaaa5909
      @barryaaa5909 2 роки тому +2

      FF8 captures emotions quite well through music and good story writing. It was corny at times but i think that relaxed style of story writing helped with capturing the emotions of the game. FF14 is probably the only game that captures it better..

    • @tommyb9821
      @tommyb9821 2 роки тому +9

      I think its loved more than its hated. Just the people that dislike it are more vocal about it. Alot of people attacked 8 when it came out because it wasn't anything like 7. Im sure if the story of FF9 came after 7 people would have hated on that more too.
      FF8 has definitely aged the best from the golden ps1 era.

  • @Youainthim86
    @Youainthim86 2 роки тому +93

    This was my favorite final fantasy. Reminds me of my Teen years, holds a special place. Glad you gave it a shot. The ending with laguna at his wife’s headstone always fucks me up.

    • @Jose-se9pu
      @Jose-se9pu 2 роки тому +9

      Poor Laguna, his first love left him, and then the love of his life dies while giving birth to their first son...and he still kept trying to save the world, always being optimistic and never losing his smile (pretty much the oposite of said son).

    • @lookhowshegobbledthat
      @lookhowshegobbledthat 2 роки тому +4

      @@Jose-se9pu His first love? Julia? She didn't leave him, he left her because of the war, she waited for him but never heard from him again. Caraway comforted her and she moved on with him.

  • @jondaniels6094
    @jondaniels6094 2 роки тому +148

    That Rinoa voice seems so perfect for what she should sound like when they remake this game. Cast Frankie for this role please Square.

    • @windfury1980
      @windfury1980 2 роки тому +23

      I enjoy the Rinoa but I think Selphie is the best match! Her voice for Selphie was superb!

    • @thebigbop5866
      @thebigbop5866 2 роки тому +18

      @@windfury1980 I think Selphie and Frankie are spirit animals

    • @mrelba9176
      @mrelba9176 2 роки тому +5

      I can't see them remaking FF8. It's like the FF13 of the PS1 trilogy.

    • @j800r_aswell
      @j800r_aswell 2 роки тому +2

      They remade VII so they could further milk the name. The rest don’t have anywhere near the same level of success. Plus if they remade it they’d ruin it. Much like VII. Rather than the remake we all wanted we go a new game. (Which granted, is a decent game. I just don’t wanna see VIII get the same treatment.)

    • @loganpriest6029
      @loganpriest6029 2 роки тому

      @@j800r_aswell FF9 Remake is a huge possibility however. Which could be a fantastic move if they don't shag it up.

  • @lookhowshegobbledthat
    @lookhowshegobbledthat 2 роки тому +91

    The way Laguna and Julia couldn't end up together but their kids did 😭❤️ AND YOU BETTER SANG BIH! 👏 Aretha whomst?

    • @HVTNZ
      @HVTNZ Рік тому +4

      I would like to see a Final Fantasy VIII remake but, what I really wanted to see is a Final Fantasy VIII remake - Laguna's version

  • @but_iWantedTo_speakGerman
    @but_iWantedTo_speakGerman 2 роки тому +29

    To see Squall finally smile like that was very powerful.

    • @DeusExProcella
      @DeusExProcella 2 роки тому +6

      Absolutely one of my favorite moments in any game lol Squall spends the entire game so lost, unhappy, and lonely, that when you finally get to see him smile, it's so moving.

    • @HeatRaver
      @HeatRaver 4 місяці тому +1

      Same with Seifer, seeing him smile a genuine, at-peace smile

  • @e.x.watson9997
    @e.x.watson9997 2 роки тому +145

    FF8 caught a lot of flack over the years, but it's always been my favorite FF game and it has the BEST characters.

    • @lionsheart6138
      @lionsheart6138 2 роки тому +10

      I frigging love the characters. Best characters and arcs indeed

    • @MegaPhilX
      @MegaPhilX 2 роки тому +10

      It's my favorite in the series. Very much character driven.

    • @Rios7467
      @Rios7467 2 роки тому +9

      I really needed this after the guys on the NOCKAT podcast shit all over it for an entire season. This is the perfect reaction to it.

    • @averagecat5968
      @averagecat5968 2 роки тому +2

      the only reason it got flack was due to the draw system and monster level progression. I honestly loved 8 the most out of all of them, well 8 is my second favorite now due to me loving 14 so much bu that doesnt really count, 8 had my favorite music, favorite characters and jesus the two ML and FL finally and actually get together and be happy. I love it so much!

    • @MegaPhilX
      @MegaPhilX 2 роки тому +4

      @@averagecat5968 I actually love how FF8 had different systems than usual. Yes the Draw mechanics could have been made less tedious with a bit of extra work but I think the monster progression, junction battle and salary systems were great.

  • @IsadellaEstelPolanco
    @IsadellaEstelPolanco 2 роки тому +40

    Love this. I love that you sang Eyes on Me at the end. Beautiful voice you have. You should make a separate video for that song.

  • @Phoenix1664
    @Phoenix1664 2 роки тому +14

    I'm glad I'm not the only person who cried at the end of VIII. Fun fact, Squall was based on River Phoenix, the Brother of Joaquin, who sadly died.

  • @ArchDethKreation
    @ArchDethKreation 2 роки тому +14

    Woah that was a badass cover at the end there. Old school FF fan here to see a new generation enjoy these classics. I'm glad they're still getting the attention and respect they deserve.

  • @callmeshaggy5166
    @callmeshaggy5166 2 роки тому +31

    The ending we were all hoping for:
    Zell ❤ Hot Dogs

  • @xxmystiganxx9060
    @xxmystiganxx9060 2 роки тому +20

    This story really hurts alot when you realize that squall and rinoa reignited the love Laguna and raine lost. 🌹 Such a beautiful story.

  • @ZombryaTheDark
    @ZombryaTheDark Рік тому +19

    I love how Seifer had a good ending. Underrated character

  • @MatthewKiall
    @MatthewKiall 2 роки тому +34

    FFVIII is one of my most favorite games of all time. Watching you play, enjoy, and experience the emotions of the game was just a wonderful watch! Thank you!

  • @BakaCritic
    @BakaCritic 2 роки тому +15

    Great series. Thank you. FF8 is my fave and it's nice to see new players bawling to the final scenes 😂

  • @sabs360
    @sabs360 2 роки тому +36

    This game for me is a masterpiece! I just started crying too at the end hahaha! Thanks for playing this game!

  • @heavyrain4485
    @heavyrain4485 2 роки тому +24

    Congrats!
    That ending is scary and beautiful when I was young.

  • @meikisaragi1445
    @meikisaragi1445 Рік тому +9

    This is my fav FF game. Sure it's not as popular and well recieved as FF7 and FF10 but I enjoyed every bit of it. I really love Rinoa and Squall love story.

  • @jahithber1430
    @jahithber1430 2 роки тому +12

    Omg that Odin's reaction is one of the best highlights of this video. Oh, and you defeated Ultima Weapon with "The End" 🤣🤣

  • @koidzumi
    @koidzumi 2 роки тому +13

    So good to see you got to the end and being so emotional... Some hate FF8 for its weirdness. Replaying it after 20 yrs (being in my late 30s now) is just pure emotional ride for me too. Time waits for no one just like Ultimecia said. Timing is everything. Isnt it beautiful that faith of Julia and Laguna could be finally fulfilled by second generation, their kids... Thank you for playing. GG

  • @Mahagon465
    @Mahagon465 2 роки тому +4

    21:02 I've never seen anyone so happy to beat up their cat but I guess there is a first time for everything.

  • @nintendude57
    @nintendude57 2 роки тому +15

    forever my favorite Final Fantasy game, the music, characters, story although at times confusing still loved every minute of it, glad you enjoyed it.

    • @Guardian582
      @Guardian582 2 місяці тому

      for me a good storyline is aalso a good detective bit(hence 'confusing') as you never know whats coming next

  • @anastasia35816
    @anastasia35816 2 роки тому +10

    This was recommended to me randomly and I’ve never seen her content before. But the surprisingly accurate voice acting was a beautiful surprise. I can’t believe you can do that Zell voice and the perfect Rinoa, also while being hilarious.

  • @xMawkKnightx
    @xMawkKnightx 2 роки тому +8

    Omg! You sang it! You made me cry! Thank you so much for this. I love FF8 so much.

  • @Mapocolops
    @Mapocolops 2 роки тому +6

    This was such an incredible joy to watch, Frankie. I'm really enjoying your adventures through the world of Final Fantasy, as someone who's grown up with the series.
    FF8 is so dear to my heart and always gets a lot of unwarranted hate from people who didn't give it a chance to see it's one of the most incredible stories I've played - and a really fun gameplay experience at that. Personally, it's my favourite Final Fantasy soundtrack and I feel it's Nobuo Uematsu's best. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mikebrighindi
    @mikebrighindi 2 роки тому +45

    Is it weird that I only cried when Zell finally got his hot dogs? 🤣

  • @Gmanweapon
    @Gmanweapon 2 роки тому +8

    FFVIII remains my favourite single-player Final Fantasy - so great to see someone appreciating a timeless classic!

  • @mattmcewan1980
    @mattmcewan1980 Рік тому +10

    It was great to watch somebody experience FF8 the way I did 25 years ago

  • @noctissama3146
    @noctissama3146 2 роки тому +9

    What an amazing game. From start to finish. Also I loved the junction system gives so much freedom and creativity in the w customization of your characters

  • @markuskoerlin6468
    @markuskoerlin6468 2 роки тому +31

    Perfect Ending for a perfect Game...

    • @lionsheart6138
      @lionsheart6138 2 роки тому +3

      I cry every time. It's the perfect ending

    • @matrixlone
      @matrixlone 2 роки тому +1

      This game ♥️ my all time fav

    • @GMOTP5738
      @GMOTP5738 2 роки тому +1

      Not exactly perfect lol

    • @lionsheart6138
      @lionsheart6138 2 роки тому +1

      @@GMOTP5738 nah

  • @FinalSeraphLeo
    @FinalSeraphLeo 2 роки тому +4

    My favorite Final Fantasy game.
    It was awesome to see the reactions someone else has with it.
    The Raine and Laguna part is still a hard gut punch every time.

  • @Mogel-
    @Mogel- 2 роки тому +5

    Always love your videos, and I'm glad you seemed to enjoy this beautiful story ^^

  • @foxspike
    @foxspike 3 місяці тому +1

    VIII will always be my favourite due to it really being the most ‘fairy tale’ of the final fantasy games. It feels a lot more western than its counterparts and its identity rooted in themes of love, friendship, courage, resilience and healing are some of the prime pillars of the genre. The character work really leaves you wanting more and that ending is just the absolute perfect close to the journey. Everytime it ends it’s like warmth for the soul. There are so many moments that are just perfect in that Final Cut scene and the music just ties it all together so well. So cathartic. Love the little touches too, seeing Seifer, after going through hell and manipulation, finally laughing again as he proudly watches Balamb fly off knowing his destiny is his own again and he is able to forge his own path and find where he belongs in the world. First played it back in 2000 and few games have come close to getting me so emotionally invested in its world and people.

  • @stevendean455
    @stevendean455 2 роки тому +2

    I was expecting Toad to sing Eyes On Me at the end there, lol.
    Fantastic singing, had to watch that a few times.

  • @The.Original.Hossman
    @The.Original.Hossman 2 роки тому +7

    I cried to this when I was 14. Now I'm 38. Good thing I can revisit it anytime. (never forget you can play this in any PC in HD and more).

  • @gabrielwilliams8809
    @gabrielwilliams8809 2 роки тому +3

    I love these videos. Especially the reactions. It's always fun to see someone react as entertainingly as you to scenes that made me love this franchise. Keep up the good work!! Subcribed!!

  • @MolkoInAPocket
    @MolkoInAPocket 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you SO much for putting this out! I'm sure it was a crazy amount of work with the editing but I love this format of edited down playthroughs. It was amazing. :D

  • @carlos.cr.7139
    @carlos.cr.7139 2 роки тому +1

    when I played this and the scene at the end with Laguna came on I was nearly crying. great watch. I love how you get so invested in the story and characters

  • @Luck77332
    @Luck77332 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the cover at the end :)
    We appreciate it!!

  • @anAlanBlaze
    @anAlanBlaze 2 роки тому +3

    great series! I know there were technical difficulties but you persevered! well done!!!!

  • @LunarPandora
    @LunarPandora 2 роки тому +1

    I watched all the vods months ago because I couldn’t wait to see how you continued to experience my personal favourite game of all time. However here I am watching the finale again, grateful for your FF8 streams I hadn’t enjoyed FF8 so much since the first time I played it. Had to sub your twitch, well done and ty Frankie.

  • @antonyjohn8994
    @antonyjohn8994 2 роки тому +1

    Loved your reaction to the ending, brought back the tears that i've been holding back since. :D I love eyes on me as well. Very well done :)

  • @Blastimal
    @Blastimal 2 роки тому +4

    ty for that last couple of min, that was amazing.

  • @ricardomorgado1918
    @ricardomorgado1918 2 роки тому +3

    I rarely comment on videos but this was so entertaining I had to say it. I caught this randomly on recommended and watched it all having no clue what was the context 🤣 amazing job on the narration don't know if you make up those voices on the fly or not but it makes the characters feel alive. Keep it up I will definitely tune in and watch more. Once again great stuff 👍

  • @allanp8370
    @allanp8370 Рік тому +2

    How long have i waited for someone shouted like you for zell for finally getting his hot dog. Your reaction was the same as me when I was first playing this game when it came out that year.

  • @lXFeniXl
    @lXFeniXl 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your journey and your great reaction to my favorite FF
    for me this game has the best direction and ending of all Final Fantasy games, I love you

  • @vikscast
    @vikscast 2 роки тому +3

    Congrats on beating my favourite FF! 👍And yes, there absolutely should be a remake this.

  • @grandexporter
    @grandexporter Рік тому +4

    Ff8 gave me some of the best childhood memories.... End of the day Ff8 was a best friend, a introduction into romance, an adventure, a crew, the future, the past, an escape.... I would live in this game if i could bad guys monsters and all

  • @Rios7467
    @Rios7467 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this. FF8 is my favorite game of all time and it was really refreshing to watch someone have a genuine positive reaction to it. Your singing voice is amazing, and this is 100% what I needed today.

  • @cloud77ism
    @cloud77ism 2 роки тому +2

    has one of my the best beginning and ending to a game will always be one of my favorites. by the way love the voice overs could listen all day with a smile great job 🤘🤘🤘 loved ur cover at the end

  • @xedralya
    @xedralya 2 роки тому +4

    "You're being gaslit by that girlboss, Seifer!" lmao this is where I really lost it
    Honestly I've been binging your videos all afternoon and your stuff is so delightfully melted lol, I adore your editing and your narration and I'm just having the best time today because of your content, thank you SO much for bringing all this joy

  • @Ginkochin
    @Ginkochin 2 роки тому +6

    aww man i was 11 when i finished FFVIII , i'll never forget the first time i watched the credits scene , is so perfect .

  • @lurker1316
    @lurker1316 2 роки тому +1

    24:30 - I played this game with my brother as a kid. When we first beat it, we got to this fight, she said "and..." then I said "and shut up!" followed by standard attack from Irvine that ended the fight. Your ending was more epic, but I find it funny that we both got to that "and" then told her to shut up and immediately ended the fight.

  • @Wizdro
    @Wizdro 2 роки тому

    Playing this game in my adolescence was a formative experience for me, and watching it again with you was like reliving those moments from so long ago. I shared your emotions, and I enjoyed feeling those feelings again. Thank you. Subbed.

  • @EldarianLegend
    @EldarianLegend 2 роки тому +3

    I am GUTTED I only just saw this. Yet I am so happy that just one more person could be as moved as I was the first time I played it over 20 years ago. FF8 story wise is easily as good as FFX if not better and it pains me so much it did not get the recognition it deserves. It is a beautiful story with some enthralling characters and an artistic masterpiece!! Thankyou for playing and for the video. I would LOVE to hear you review it!

    • @EldarianLegend
      @EldarianLegend 2 роки тому +1

      Also great rendition of Faye Wongs 'Eyes on Me'. Amazing!

  • @djmalic3
    @djmalic3 2 роки тому +3

    FFVIII has always been my favorite, I love the card game TripleTraid!! I can’t believe your characters were so low level going into the end !! Haha, eighteenth way fun to watch!!

  • @iampanax
    @iampanax Рік тому +1

    These three videos were randomly recommended to me and I'm glad that I clicked. This was really fun and entertaining to watch. Thanks Frankie for taking the time to create these shorter UA-cam videos for all of us to enjoy. I am looking forward to your other videos as well!

  • @Omnimon152
    @Omnimon152 2 роки тому +2

    This game is magic. It was so perfectly done to make us feel things. I love final fantasy games, they brought me so much joy !

  • @Wurzelknecht
    @Wurzelknecht 2 роки тому +3

    Still, after 30 years of gaming, this is the most satisfying ending sequence I have ever seen. I can't think of any other ending that made me this happy I completed a game. This truly felt like a reward for all the hours you put into playing.

  • @dannyb9209
    @dannyb9209 2 роки тому +3

    This isn't my favourite FF and looking back parts of it are daft but....
    Goddamn it took me on a journey as a kid....and that soundtrack is a masterpiece.
    Even now when I hear "the oath" it takes me right back

  • @spiralflame88
    @spiralflame88 14 днів тому +1

    Never seen this channel before and I'm glad I stuck around till the end of this!

  • @_Rinacchi
    @_Rinacchi 6 місяців тому +1

    Omg this video was randomly recommended to me and I was so excited to see someone play this for the first time!
    I’m so happy you loved this so much!! It’s one of my favorites ever and it means the world to me to see more people fall in love with it. Thank you for appreciating it and crying over so many emotional moments, it reminds me of how I felt enjoying this ages ago!! Subbed now for sure haha

  • @TheAmbientMage
    @TheAmbientMage 2 роки тому +4

    I'm not crying! You're crying!
    Dammit I love this game

  • @shingouki9512
    @shingouki9512 2 роки тому +3

    so i had a terrible bad day today. Then i came home to this. This just makes it al worth it. Frankie just makes it worth it. Then our Frankie sang. OH MY DAYS. unbelievable amazing voice. Frankie hopefully sees this comment and hopefully Frankie you need to sing Beauty and The Beasts, tale as old as time. It would be amazing. Keep it up Frankie we can't get enough have a good day and to everybody else in the comment section have a nice day :P

  • @sephirmx
    @sephirmx 2 роки тому

    I loved, enjoy and feel this video sooo hard, thank you for make me feel that again. I’m a ff lover and you just unlocked some memories I had lost. You won a new sub.

  • @TheTribute410
    @TheTribute410 2 роки тому +1

    Great surprise! Love you Frankie!

  • @Nitious
    @Nitious 2 роки тому +4

    Man, Eyes On Me always makes me cry. FFVIII doesn't get enough credit.

  • @xGunbladeKnightx
    @xGunbladeKnightx 2 роки тому +4

    It reminds me a lot of when I played the first time, I also cried watching the ending, it's a sea of ​​emotions :')

  • @Convoluted-and-Exiled
    @Convoluted-and-Exiled 9 місяців тому

    It was super endearing to see someone else's genuine reactions so fully like this for a game so dear to my heart. You even brought me to tears with you. Thank you for this.
    And your singing of Eyes On Me had me tearing up even more; seriously THE prettiest I've heard. Stay awesome and never lose your heart cause it's so beautiful, I LOVE how much love you've shown for this beautiful game. Thank you for supporting it 🖤Ps, I LOVE your voices for the Characters let alone your reactions! 💗

  • @achanotsukare
    @achanotsukare 2 роки тому +2

    I was 13 when I played FFVIII in 1999. It was the first time a game made me feel, and it's still my absolute favorite/the most important game in my life! I'm happy you enjoyed it, and happy that many others here love it too!

  • @robertlawrence9000
    @robertlawrence9000 2 роки тому +9

    Final Fantasy 8 is so great! I love the original version character style better than the new character versions. The older style had darker eyes and looked more exotic. Square's decision to make them more "boy bandy" is a disappointment. The exotic look made them look more mysterious and romantic. Rinoa and Squall original images 💘

  • @Shaycare
    @Shaycare 2 роки тому +9

    Sadly it was confirmed by the Devs that a lots of Laguna stuff had to be cut out due to the game already being on 4 discs. It was meant to go deeper into Laguna and Raine relationship and to definitely confirm that Squall is his son.

    • @GodoMatrix
      @GodoMatrix 2 роки тому +3

      This needs to be in a future remake.

  • @dwaynehusbands6960
    @dwaynehusbands6960 2 роки тому

    ahhhhhh!!!!! it's finally here!!! I adore ff8 and its so special to watch somebody genuinely enjoy the game. I hope its become your favourite or at least top 3. your voice acting was awesome and so warming to see it bringing people to ugly crying (its a phrase not an insult! you're beautiful). glad you enjoyed playing it and this video brought me to tears also. your rendition of eyes on me was incredible!!! I've played this game for the last 20 years over and over and playing it again on the switch now. thank you frankie!

  • @jmora83t
    @jmora83t 2 роки тому +1

    This was the first FF that I enjoyed in my time, I cried just the same when I reached the end of the 4th cd and this video made me remember those emotions.
    And you also looked so Lovely expressing them. Thank you.

  • @cereal.gaming
    @cereal.gaming 2 роки тому +3

    Damn I remember the scene where you figure out Laguna’s son and Julia’s daughter get together after they miss out their own love, that was a nice ‘big brain’ moment. Pity you didn’t edit that in here, but regardless always love your FFVIII reaction video.
    Also extremely happy that you just love the WHOLE cast instead of just Squall & Rinoa. The character development of other character in FFVIII is rather lacking and thus the characters often come off underwhelming. But regardless I always love all of them and glad you do too.
    And Laguna’s ending scene with Raine is one of the most bittersweet moment in gaming ending, I remember crying when I realise Raine is dead (I was too young to piece things up together, pretty sure Ellone already mentions about her death), he’s such a tragic hero you can’t just not love him

    • @tommyb9821
      @tommyb9821 2 роки тому

      I think the only characters that needed alot more development were Irvine and Selphie.
      Then again they had all the main characters involved deeply in the main plot with them all being at the orphanage with Edea so maybe they thought doing that would mean they wouldn't have to do sidestories given how much they wanted to fit into the game. Im sure they'll do the game wonders with what it's missing once it finally gets remade though.
      Hopefully we get to play Laguna even more lol.

  • @HorizonBiscuit
    @HorizonBiscuit 2 роки тому +7

    Beat this game back in 1999 when it came out, because i always used my brothers PS1 it was a no brainer to which my mother bought me my own PS1 and tv, and she got me FF8 timely right after my birthday because i kept seeing the tv adverts so i was bouncing across the couches like a made feral child because i played the ever loving hell out of FF7.
    December last year i had the opportunity to play this game all over again with the HD Remaster, my core reason? to bring my now ex fiancee into the world of final fantasy. every moment hit her in every way i had hoped, she was in love with the story and the romance, eyes on me made her bawl her eyes out, the ending though? priceless reaction i'll never get back. this lead me to completing FFX with her also. sadly she gave up on our relationship of 3 years and engagement, the timing for her just wasn't right sadly, i lost my everything and seeing this really hit me emotionally to see someone else play this game through, those memories etched. i made her a playlist on Spotify 3 years ago when we first talked and met, safe to say the past two months have been horrible, but i slid eyes on me into her playlist i made for her.

  • @heretic_prince
    @heretic_prince 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this. I played and finished this game when it first came out. All these years later, watching someone else see the ending really brought me back. Like I get to relive a small piece of seeing it for the first time again.
    Thank you.

  • @Bevtone
    @Bevtone 3 місяці тому

    Ohhh the feels, love everything about this especially you singing eyes on me that was such a nice touch!

  • @danielvutran
    @danielvutran 2 роки тому +3

    One of my faves, just because of the romanse

  • @vornamenachname6282
    @vornamenachname6282 2 роки тому +5

    FF8 and FF9 are so massively underrated and i never understood why

    • @MrCeltius
      @MrCeltius Рік тому

      @@Slaeowulf couldn’t be more wrong

    • @MrCeltius
      @MrCeltius Рік тому

      @@Slaeowulf so you deleted your comment? What a bait. Well done. World-class troll.

    • @MrCeltius
      @MrCeltius Рік тому

      @@Slaeowulf clearly replied to your comment calling FF9 overrated. Wasn't quoting the OP. Has you tagged and everything.

  • @da_pawz
    @da_pawz 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey and the emotion with us.
    It's remind me the reason why this game has a special place in my heart. :)

  • @NihonNoMajin
    @NihonNoMajin 2 роки тому +1

    And this is why I love Frankie! Shares my love for the FF franchise. Seeing how she expresses her emotions is so warming for someone like me who has EDD which can make it hard for me to express mine. Love your singing Frankie and I hope you eventually play all the FF series!