Final Fantasy Gaiden

One look at these screen shots is sure to shock: FF Gaiden is the first direct sequel in the history of the series. Surely this is the title Square intended to "rock the industry." Set directly after the end of FF VIII, the game's main character is none other than Squall's nemesis, Seifer. It seemed odd that Square refers to the "three main characters" of FFVIII as Squall, Rinoa, and Seifer, when Seifer's part in the game was fairly minimal. Now, the delineation is clear. Seifer is accompanied by his two fellow Disciplinary Committee members, Fuujin and Raijin. An event screen has Seifer expressing his desire to "become a better person." His intent to change and personal redemption are likely the focus of the story. What other twists the plot contains are unknown, but another screenshot reveals that Laguna, Kiros, and Ward return as player characters. Another shot shows that FF series staples Biggs and Wedge are party characters for the first time since FF VI.

Fans are likely to balk at FF Gaiden's nature: a direct sequel reusing much media from the previous title. Square seems to have taken these concerns in mind with the title's unique release format and pricing. The title is only two CDs long and will retail for the incredible price of 3800 yen, or just $32. It will be released somtime in the near future. Final Fantasy Gaiden uses the same engine, world map, many of the same locations, and much of the same music as its predecessor. Why would Square do such a thing? FF VI's and FF VII's release were separated by several years, as Square mastered new hardware and new game creation techniques. FF Gaiden will be released on the PS1, because Square wants it to remain as close to it's original as possible. "Even though we have the ability to use the Playstation 2," commented a Squaresoft spokesperson, "we wish to use the original PlayStation. We believe fans of Final Fantasy VIII will be happy with our decision."

Don't you worry, Squaresoft. We can assure you we're already overjoyed at the mere thought!

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[SomeGuysBasement]

wow, i like how they kept the same graphics after all these years **modded cough cough**

[sexyxpita]

lol, it's an old video & the descript is the article that was posted with it. Whole thing was an April Fools joke :3 There's two images of screenshots as well, but I'm too lazy to post them.

[SkyRifter]

FF8 needs a movie!

just like advent children had!

[azraelangelofred]

Yeah, they gave the title "FF Gaiden" to somethin' else. Man, I wish they'd make THIS FFGaiden. The one with Seifer. Crap, crap, crap! Everytime I look at this, I see so much potential MOCKED and DENIED. Can't anyone out there make a cheap little one disc PS1-type game like this? Just a short story with Seifer, Raijin, Fujin, maybe Laguna, Kiros and Ward too? Please? SOMEONE out there? We GOTTA be able to do this somehow.

[BaratoneBass]

oh gameshark... man what i woulda done to swap squall and rai

[redshirts23]

why not 1 with laguna?

[SomeGuysBasement]

@llLaserBoyll I believe you have overlooked my rhetoric; I was not suggesting Final Fantasy VIII needed upgraded graphics, but that the author of this video was manipulating the game so as to falsify the existence of a sequel to possible the greatest game ever made. I do, however, enjoy the rage which my comment has inspired and the ludicrous way you seem to attribute my accusation to sexual frustration. Alas, some of us do not entertain homosexual fantasies about video game characters.

[mrchadflip]

FF8 needs a sequel!

just like crisis core & dirge of cerberus had!

[NWDarkPassionPlay]

@SkyRifter Did you read, 'Squall is dead' on google search. Explains the story pretty well. ^^.

[peppita1234]

I like cheating fujin onto my team...she is awesome!! sucks you can only use magic with her...but her 255 evasion is pretty awesome lol

[llLaserBoyll]

@SomeGuysBasement Wow! when graphics are as good as their's there's no need to change... "Fuck Face Faggot!" What did you want...Squall to have a Raging Boner! that'll make A Queer like you thirsty?!...Or maybe Rhinoa should look more like a man So that you may feel more attracted to...and yes i know how old your post is ya "Fuck Face Faggot!"

[SkyRifter]

I like this game too; FF7 is waay too overrated FF8

needs to be explained much better to us all;

Square-Enix needs more FF-8 Anthology going on just like -Advent Children was.

& crisis core did.

[wLasky]

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