LogFAQs > #933646357

FF8 is really good mechanically

Junctions/GFs were the best system a FF had had at the time (much better than materia and magicite)

Draw/magic stock was a cool shakeup/compromise between getting rid of MP and using "spell slots" (DnD term because idk what else to call the magic system of FF1-3)

Card Mod (combined with the RF skills) absolutely breaking the game in half while also flying completely under the radar (nobody is going to use this without someone telling them about it) is genius game design

Enemies scaling in difficulty to your level (note that many enemies have level caps lower than max level!) was a great way to ensure your decisions in building your characters (junctions/GFs) actually mattered. An RPG where the build trumps everything is truly skill testing, as a person who takes the pains to learn junctions properly will have a better party every time regardless of character levels

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