There are several reasons why you should play Final Fantasy VIII. First, they have good story line and also have great character development. Squall and his friends really grow up through the course of the game. It's one of the best romantic stories that you'll never find another love like this. Second, the soundtracks are beyond compare, They have good singers and smart composer. For example, "Eyes on me" was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and performed by Hong Kong pop diva Faye Wong, the song went on to sell a record breaking over 400,000 copies. Third, the battle system feels far more advanced (in a good way). The Junction system is a bit complicated, but it is one of the best systems because the character customization options offered by the Junction system are huge. You use junction system to summons and get the abilities. In addition, Final Fantasy VIII in Steam will providing graphic upgrade version that character in game look far more better than original version. Likewise, they providing Magic booster system to supporting players who are not good in RPG, this system can help them fight the battles easier. Besides, there is mini game call "Chocobo World" it's able to synchronise data between those two games and earn some spacial items. It's clear that Final Fantasy VII is worth to play and I hope you enjoy the game!!