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| Topic | Why is FF8s writing so poor compared to its generational siblings |
| Lopen 12/24/19 9:32:55 PM #76: | Ultimately I don't think it's important whether Squall genuinely wants to be alone in Disc 1 and evolves into not, or it's just a defense mechanism all the time that he's only deluded himself into believing, when judging the quality of the writing on a first playthrough. The point is either interpretation of Squall's character is valid and frankly at that point in Disc 1 on a first time playthrough you've got more vibe on the table that it's the former. Further when you have the option for the jerky dialogue options reaffirming that, that makes things worse. I actually agree with Drak's interp of the character though just because it feels more realistic. Like you can want to be alone, and genuinely want that, for reasons that aren't hating everyone, but that doesn't mean it's not a 'real' feeling in the moment either. It just means you realized you were wrong, eventually. They're kinda just different versions of saying the same thing, though. It's just that the character development feels a bit more rough around the edges if you go with the Drak way since the game doesn't spell out the change over time too well over his monologues and such. If you assume his way of thinking changed less that's less necessary. --- No problem! This is a cute and pop genocide of love! ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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