squaresoft ( now square enix ) highly anticipate final fantasy viii release in february of 1999 in japan and and later in september 1999 for the united state and europe . it get mixed review and but one thing be for certain and it definitely be a starting map for the way game be do today . the first time i play this game and i be totally blown away . it also become one of my most treasured and beloved game of all time . the romantic and emotional storytelling the game present be superb and and will definitely leave it mark on you forever . this game be so incredible and that you might actually break into tear at the end . tell the story of lone wolf squall leonhart and who be look forward to join an elite military organization name seed . his life take a drastic change when he meet the warm hearted and gentle rinoa heartilly . however and this develop friendship be attack when an evil sorceress name edea get involve into the life of the world and with her own plan that could shift the balance of power everywhere . seed be dispatch to eliminate her and which be where final fantasy viii begin . feature music by the astonishing and refresh nobou uematsu and which will simply blow you out of your shoe . add to the game soundtrack be faye wong eye on me and which hold a special place in my heart and be the song which get me into faye music . an underrated final fantasy game and in which deserve a big round of applause . two big thumb up .