Square Enix has announced today the release of Final Fantasy VIII (FF8) on Steam for the asking price of $11.99.
First released in 1999, Final Fantasy VIII introduced multiple new features building on the success of its predecessor, FF7. It's designated as the fastest-selling Final Fantasy title up until FF13, the game has gone on to sell over 8.5 million copies across platforms worldwide.
The game features an emotional score by the renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu and including the vocal piece, "Eyes on Me", performed by Faye Wong.
The press release goes on to state that the game delivers a powerful and sentimental story, as players follow the path of six elite military cadets, who’ll ultimately put their differences aside to combat a hidden threat that has gripped the country of Galbadia.
The new version of the game is optimized for play on current-gen PCs with full Steam integration. This version also includes a range of new features such as a Magic Booster that enables players to power up their spells, Steam cloud support, and 45 integrated achievements to encourage players to explore various facets of the game. Also included is the Chocobo World, previously unavailable to Western players on the original release.
Grab it here.
