The story of Final Fantasy VIII is singular, complex; it blends sorcery and time travels. The book The Legend of Final Fantasy VIII unravels some grey areas of the game and discusses many theories, to lead the reader to a full understanding of its scenario. The book also dives into the game's development, its gameplay, its influences, and focuses on the part it played in the japanese role-playing game industry.
Both a testimony of love and a base of many reflections, the book sometimes goes beyond the video game sphere. It aspires to figure out what makes Final Fantasy VIII such a unique, bold and well crafted RPG. When its named is pronounced, some players may look up at the sky, a smile on their face: is it just a good memory, or the nostalgia for a golden age?