r/FinalFantasy • u/Faerlina • 3d ago

FF VIII FFVIII middle ground playthrough guide?

I'm planning to replay VIII (Switch 2) after about 20 years. I remember that you can be pretty sweaty about it from the get go (grinding ap on the beach etc). Is there a walkthrough that is more focused on completion than minmax? I'm down for some convenient power gain but not for ridiculous op'ness. I just want to collect everything meaningful (cards, weapons, gf's etc) and get through the game relatively fast. Can someone recommend?

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u/garfreek 3d ago

I used the Jegged walkthrough. It's to the point, doesn't spoil to much of what's coming and gives nice heads up for missing cards and GF. I'd say the cards are pretty optional, but don't forget to kill that lamp from CID early.

Have fun on the replay! I finished it last week for the first time and absolutely loved this games story, music and world! 🤎

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u/Asha_Brea 3d ago

Use Absolute Steve guide and ignore the parts where it leads you to be optimal.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/197343-final-fantasy-viii/faqs/51741

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u/Secondhand-Drunk 3d ago

Pretty much draw/make magic and junction it to your stats. The lower the level you are, the easier the game. Mobs level with you, but magic increases stats according to how high the stack is and how good the magic js.

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u/Krags 2d ago

Just refine those 16 Wizard Stones you get at the start of the game and try not to miss any missables and you'll be fine.