Doug Mercer
COGconnectedFinal Fantasy VIII Remaster Review – Squall’s Adventure Still Slaps
Published 9/2/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 9/3/2019
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered features upgraded character models, enhanced Guardian Forces and improved visual effects while preserving the original game’s story and pre-rendered backgrounds. It includes modern features such as achievements, controller support, and optional battle enhancements like 3x speed, no encounters and max stats.
- Developer
- Square Enix Creative Business Unit I, Access Games, DotEmu
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
82
29 scored reviews
Total coverage
29
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 29 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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29 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 28%
80–8915 reviews · 52%
70–795 reviews · 17%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Will Borger
GamingBoltFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered Review – Eyes on Me
Published 9/2/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Gravelle
Screen RantFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered Switch Review - Squall's Spotlight
Published 9/2/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Treese
Game RevolutionFinal Fantasy 8 Remastered Review | Squall and his leather jacket are back and better than ever
Published 9/2/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Cahill
Gaming NexusFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/2/2019
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Websell
PlayStation UniverseFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered PS4 Review
Published 9/2/2019
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedWhatever...
Published 9/1/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Niche GamerFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered Review - Niche GamerFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered Review - Niche Gamer
Published 8/29/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Layman
Digital ChumpsFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered
Published 4/26/2017
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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