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No Final Fantasy 8 On Switch: Here's Why

So many Final Fantasy games coming to the Nintendo Switch! Click here to find out why, despite its popularity, Final Fantasy 8 remains missing!

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FallenAngel19842077d ago

“They saw how the Final Fantasy name did not get big until they moved it to a futuristic setting.”

Final Fantasy was still relatively a big name on NES(singlehandedly saved an entire company from bankruptcy) and even moreso on SNES(FFIV left a huge impact on the RPG genre in regards to its storytelling). However FFVII isn’t what kicked it into the stratosphere.

“Heck, even the ports of FF8 on PS3 and PSP were ports of the PC version. Not the PS1.”

FFVIII on PSN is an emulated version of the PS1 version just like every other PS1 game on the service.

Neonridr2076d ago

shame they can't just give the Switch that version then. Nobody needs a remaster, since the other games are just the originals as well.

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Teflon022076d ago

Jaguar
FF15 would probably break the switch. That games surprisingly overdemanding. Only game I have that at 1080p only holds 60 to 70fps at max settings. I'm using a GTX1080 lol. But despite what's said, console versions must be really optimized as they run amazing in comparison also, a few downgrades should probably be enough. I wouldn't try find out though. Pocket edition is kinda what I expected for a ffxv port.

CrimsonWing692076d ago (Edited 2076d ago )

I'm pretty sure FF7 brought the series into mainstream.

FF6 while amazing, was still niche and didn't sell well in the States, as was the case with most Squaresoft titles. Now, in Japan that's a whole other story but FF, as a series, never really sold well outside of Japan. FF7 not only put the series into mainstream but it also sparked major interest in JRPGs in the west.

As for the ports, you're right, they're emulations of the PS1 versions not PC.

kevnb2076d ago

It was sony putting 100 million into marketing that put it into the mainstream, the game being fantastic kept it there.

DEEHULK882076d ago

KEVNB,
You should probably thank Nintendo for sticking with carts because playstation wouldn't have ever seen that game if they used Cd. That is the biggest blunder in Nintendo history because they helped Ps establish PS even more.

indysurfn2076d ago

If that was true then Nintendo and Sony would not have fought over it. When PS1 was coming out this was Sony's biggest win. People LOVED FF games in the west and they sold millions.

meatnormous2076d ago

I was called a nerd for playing ff2 and 3 (usa numbers). But one of my friends seen me play 7 and they watched me play it from beginning to end, then called me a nerd.

Teflon022076d ago

Thank Nintendo for double crossing playstation. They would have made an n64 game no matter what if Nintendo didn't screw Sony over, and make them be the petty X that was actually doing better than you lol. Them picking cartridges made some of the greatest games I've played in my life, so I don't thank them making a mistake. I thank them for the great products that the n64 released. Even if it was mainly Rare's games I cared about outside Mario titles lol

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kevnb2076d ago (Edited 2076d ago )

It was big in japan, but it was final fantasy 7 and its huge marketing budget that north americans really get into it. We should all thank sony for believing in it so much they spent 100 million dollars marketing it.

Nu2076d ago

Square was working on several projects simultaneously and in the rush they forgot to back up files of FF8 and messed shit up.

FallenAngel19842076d ago

@ Neo

If PS4 didn’t receive FFVIII, you shouldn’t be surprised it’s not on other consoles.

FFVII & FFIX on PS4 & PC aren’t just the original games, they’ve had added features and touched up visuals.

@ Jaguar

Keep dreaming. You’re more likely to see a FFXIII remaster on that platform.

@ Crim & Kev

I made a typo by saying isn’t. Yeah FFVII made it mainstream like I said, but it’s not like the series was unknown before hand.

In the United States, where FFVI went on sale in the last quarter of 1994, it became the year's eighth best-selling SNES game.

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Platformgamer2076d ago

because it's not even on ps4, but it's a matter of time

DarkZane2076d ago

First of all, it's not even on PS4 yet. Then you have to consider it's the 20th anniversary next year.

Gardenia2076d ago

This article makes no sense at all

Geobros2075d ago

I didnt understand the explanation of this story. Anyway, i played FF VIII 20 years before and it was epic, with sidequest, chocobo, nice battles and story. I would like to replay it tbh.

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10 PS1 Games That Actually Need A Remake

With hundreds of games, some of which are considered to be classics that hold up to this day, you’ve got the pick of the litter when it comes to choosing a potential remake

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RaidenBlack54d ago

^This. THIS!
Stop remaking PS4 games!
Remake PS1 and PS2 games à la FF7R, RE1, Mafia, Half Life style ....
Make Legend of Dragoon, Legacy of Kain etc Remakes happen

darthv7254d ago

Legend of Dragoon... WTH is Sony doing just letting this one squander?

-Foxtrot54d ago

I wonder if their mindset is like “meh we have Final Fantasy what’s the point of our own JRPG”

FinalFantasyFanatic54d ago

@-Foxtrot,
Square-Enix had a long period there where it seems they didn't know what to do with Final Fantasy, I think that time period would have been a good time to revisit their classics and remake them. Now it seems they're going full steam ahead with the franchise, so they have less reason to revisit those older games. I wouldn't mind if they subcontracted them out to other developers, that and I don't trust SE to remake their older games.

Cacabunga53d ago

Simply because i do not think it will succeed.. maybe a bad example but e we got Medievil remake after many years fans have beg asking... result is It flopped hard. Remaking a JRPG is so risky. Only a bunch of hardcore gamers who played the original would buy it. If Sony put even more budget into it then it’s even more risky.

As i suggested before, i think they should start remaking like square did with Star Ocean. Or something similar to Octopath Traveller. Build up some hype and try on higher scale later on..

Terry_B54d ago

Let me tell you about PS1 games that should get a remake actually.

Jumping Flash (As a VR game)
Ridge Racer 1-4 as Ridge Racers 3..just like the pretty perfect PSP RR1.-2 games but with even more content
Xenogears
Cardinal Sin which was full of nice ideas for its time but was plagued by technical limitations
Bushido Blade ^^ just like CS
Bust A Groove.
WWF Attitude. With the same roster, same voices,Only slightly updated gameplay but current gen graphics
Dynasty Warriors..yes the fighting game that was similar to Tekken 2 while it had weapons.As nice as the DW games are..its a shame they never released a new fighting game

And while I am at it.

Thrill Kill ...hell yes.

KyRo54d ago

Ah Thrill Kill, the game that was banned/cancelled but everyone had played 😂 what a throwback!

darthv7254d ago

jumping Flash would make a great VR game. Im actually quite surprised nobody has thought to do that one... even on the indie side for something like the meta quest.

GhostMirror54d ago

Big yes to Jumping Flash! and Ridge Racer revivals. Bushido Blade was cool as well; it was pretty deep and so much different from other fighting games at the time. Einhander was another good non-RPG from Square, which was kind of rare for them in that era.

Didn’t Thrill Kill eventually get re-skinned and released with a Wu-Tang Clan license? 😂

FinalFantasyFanatic54d ago

I miss Ridge Racer so much, give me a new game or at least a collection of the older games! I had a blast playing Ridge Racer PSP on my PS4 a few months back.

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FinalFantasyFanatic54d ago

I cannot understand the current business practice of remaking games from the previous generation, especially when they are very much playable today and still hold up well, it's even worse when people are willing buying them again. The PS1 generation is so ripe for remakes, I know more than a few people who would clamour for a Xenogears remake, or almost any game from that list.

Ravenkiss54d ago

and Valkyrie Profile Lenneth. They did Star Ocean 1 & 2 R already, VPL should get the same treatment.

Redgrave54d ago

I assume this to mean that you aren't considering the PSP port to be the remake in this statement? Like a remake of that one?

FinalFantasyFanatic54d ago

That version is quite old though, that was 18 years ago, so doing a remake in the vain of Star Ocean might be worth it (I did not think the PSP was that old until I looked it up).

Knightofelemia54d ago

I'd be down for FF8, and Xenogears. But I would also be down for Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. And I wish Namco would get off their ass and remake or remaster the Xenosaga trilogy.

FinalFantasyFanatic54d ago

There's been talk of a Xenosaga trilogy on the proviso that there was enough demand, I hope that actually happens one day.

Christopher54d ago

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LoveSpuds54d ago

What a fantastic game that was!

Skuletor54d ago

You forgot Tenchu: Stealth Assassins

Snookies1254d ago

Why does From Software not do ANYTHING with this franchise... It's so sad... Can't they at least outsource it to someone to try a revival?

leahcim53d ago

masterpiece, best OST of all times.

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Final Fantasy Games That Deserve the Remake Treatment

Final Fantasy has a long running history with numerous numbered titles and spin-offs, but which games stand to benefit from a remake?

gold_drake160d ago

i feel like all of them.
well except 2 haha.

shinoff2183160d ago

Agreed. Ff2 though can be made better, so it's not entirely a lost cause. Ff8 will gets its time. I do wish they'd do the old ones. From ff10 and up those ones still hold up pretty well.

kevco33159d ago

Honestly, I've always felt that VII and up 'hold up well' in that regard. The early 3D games just needed a cosmetic update. But the FFVII Remake is so different to the original in execution that a lot of games could be done in a similar fashion and feel far more modern.

I'm not saying that's a good or bad thing (that depends on your personal preference!), just that they could feel very different.

shinoff2183159d ago

Kevco I liked remake but I think your right. Idda been happy with a 1 to 1 remake that looked like ever crisis to. Or both

I'd just love I square would one day give us a turned based one with today's graphics. I can't really think of a jrpg that does that.

andy85159d ago

I'd rather the 13 trilogy just be ported tbh. No matter what you think if it, it shouldn't be the only numbered offline games not playable on new consoles. But naturally I'd play the **** out of 8-12 remakes.

shinoff2183159d ago

I do agree. I'd give it another shot even though I didn't like it at first. My taste change over time. Gta 4 for instance I was so disappointed it lacked so much of what san andreas had I didn't play it for like 5 years. One day went to a semi pro football game(American football) came home drunk and decided to try 4 again. I actually liked it after giving it a fair shot.

Rebel_Scum159d ago

Just make new games. Not every game needs to be remade.

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All Of The Final, Final Fantasy Bosses, Ranked

BLG writes: "Final Fantasy bosses are swimming with challenging and exciting battles. Over the course of the series, the game has evolved from turn-based battles to more action-oriented gameplay. That has allowed players to see a variety of battles and types if you’ve played multiple entries across the decades. Bosses you see in more recent games like Final Fantasy 15 are grander in scale than those you might have seen on the Super Nintendo in the 1990s. That doesn’t always equate to them being more legendary, though. "

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RavenWolfx790d ago

Yeah, Yu Yevon was such a disappointment.