Final Fantasy VIII's Cruellest Decision Is a Trick

Final Fantasy VIII's Junction System is divisive... And yet, it allows the game to play a trick on its players in a unique way. Did it catch you out, like it did me? Chapters 00:00 Final Fantasy VIII's Cruellest Trick 01:10 The Junction System 07:06 The Missile Base 13:56 The Guilt Trip 18:18 The Black Sheep's Masterpiece This is an independent fan-made commentary/video essay and is not sponsored or endorsed by Square Enix. FINAL FANTASY VIII © 1999, 2019 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA LOGO ILLUSTRATION:© 1999 YOSHITAKA AMANO FINAL FANTASY VII © SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA LOGO ILLUSTRATION:© YOSHITAKA AMANO FINAL FANTASY VI © 1994, 2021, 2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © 1994 YOSHITAKA AMANO All trademarks, registered trademarks or system names are the property of their respective owners. FINAL FANTASY IX © 2000 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © 2000 YOSHITAKA AMANO FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster © 2001, 2003, 2019 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA LOGO ILLUSTRATION: © 2001, 2003 YOSHITAKA AMANO