Final Fantasy VIII is too complicated the only really good thing about it in my opinion is the graphics. I still don't understand the stupid junction system or the card game (too complicated). I think the plot was too broken up and jumpy (ie. first you're at school then you're fighting Edea then you're looking for another evil person etc...). FFVII on the other hand has not so good graphics but it wasn't extremely complicated and the plot was awsome. I think that FFVIII isn't worth the money and you should buy FFVII insted (unless you already own FFVII).