I Played More Final Fantasy 8... AND I'M IN LOVE

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Thank you for watching, I started my ff8 journey last year in 2021 and it was one of the most crazy games I ever streamed, so many weird things happened that I can't wait to show you!
I edited this playthrough this time, so forgive the terrible editing (but I guess it suits the cursed playthrough aesthetic so we will roll with it)
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[@michaelmcclelland9876]

FF8 is just such an unforgettable EXPERIENCE...

[@michaelbelesky2799]

Could not agree more, it's the most RPG and the most underrated. Most people I know love 7 but think 8 is the best. Learn junction and you will smash through the game and make the most fun builds, truly the most fun to date :)

[@NoName-hj6cs]

ironically

[@thembill8246]

It's a great gameplay system, but a plot that's just the HOTTEST of garbage.

[@theboogie1460]

@@thembill8246L take

[@miya1124]

The first time I listened to Eyes on Me back then hit me right in the feels. Because then you realize that it's the song Julia wrote for Laguna about how they first met 😭😭😭

[@tiagoalves2056]

so laguna is squal father and julia the mother?

[@renzo_kookin4208]

@@tiagoalves2056 no raine is squalls mother , she died, julia and laguna never requited their love, thats why squall and rinoa fall in love, because rinoa is julias daughter, so its like squall and rinoa are living out the love their parents never got to experience

[@ImpactfulEASON]

Julia is Rinoa's mother, Laguna is Squall's father. Julia and Squall crushed on each other but never got a chance, and then Squall met Rinoa.

[@miya1124]

@@ImpactfulEASON wait what? 😂😂 Julia and Squall? Bruh, I haven't played FFVIII in years but I'm sure that's mot how it went. Maybe you meant, Laguna and Julia. They didn't end up together but somehow, their respective kids; Squall and Rinoa met and fell for each other.

[@dwhitaker86]

I think the craziest thing about this game is it has one of the worst and laziest twists I’ve ever seen (the orphanage that everyone conveniently forgot) and simultaneously one of the most subtle twists in that it wasn’t until I played FF8 as an adult that it finally clicked who Squall’s parents are, and it’s literally never explicitly stated.

[@Shadi092986]

I find it so amusing that this game was constantly lambasted by her twitch viewers ("FF8 is entirely skippable"), but Frankie ended up enjoying the story and each character so very much.

[@thebigbop5866]

Whenever things come out, some of them are just judged forever and people accept it. I initially thought the twist near the end of disc 2 was quite lame, but it definitely grows on you the more you play it. It's actually a very mature story.

[@Harkz0r]

Honestly I find Frankie has a good attitude towards games and it's one I tend to use myself: just enjoy it for what it is, without trying to compare it to everything else, and make up your own mind on things.

[@KitsyX]

FF8 is pretty great, people just tend to not get Squall (possibly partly due to the translation/localisation) and/or the junction system lol. As a socially awkward teen at the time, I personally really identified with Squall and I like to mess with systems a bunch, so I didn't struggle a crazy amount with some fights like others did because they were junctioning stuff poorly... That said, as an item hoarder, the magic system really annoyed me a lot because I didn't want to use anything up and that was doubled up because it could also mess with my character stats lol.

[@Shadi092986]

@@KitsyX Agreed. Early game is the most tedious when drawing small amounts of magic. But once you get to mod items as magic, the stockpiling fun begins. Even customizing GF skillsets and junction magic is a rabbit hole in itself.

[@Hauntti]

Anyone who says FF8 is skippable is by definition fu**ing stupid.

[@purpsey5866]

My jaw literally hit the floor when Toad started singing Simple and clean

[@carlotta4th]

Around 24:00 for those curious.

[@m0-m0597]

@@carlotta4th thanks for nothing

[@Shady4Dayz]

This was my first FF game growing up and is still my favorite. I remember my uncle had a collection of PS1 games that took up an entire bookshelf and I noticed one that was much bulkier than the rest the size of a Bible and I knew just from the cover that this game would blew my tiny little mind away. I pop it in the console and watch the intro cutscene and I'm now completely invested. Then my limited knowledge of what I was doing took hold and I wound up getting mauled by a T-Rex and I'm like "Why the heck would this be the first enemy I fight?!". So my uncle saw this and after laughing his ass off watching me getting eaten by a T-Rex started playing for me so I just spent my entire visit with him watching him play through the game while my parents basically forgot I was there because I never went downstairs the whole weekend. This fond memory sticks out to me because it was one of the few memories I still have of my uncle and who isn't with us anymore. That's why this game wins out against the rest for me because that's where my mind goes playing through it. It's like my uncle is watching me play and ours roles reversed.

[@davidmassey8773]

Wow that's beautiful, nostalgia sure is something isn't it?

[@Orih9]

That's crazy. My introduction to FF is very similar. Basically I was I think 5 years old and I had a playstation in my room. My uncle would come in and play FF7 and I'd watch, later 8 after he finished. He left for college the next year and I started playing them. Once the world opened up, I typically just got lost since I didn't know how to read yet and thus didn't know where to go but was able to fumble my way around the first chunks of each game. I remember for FF8 I was able to make it all the way to disk 3 before going to Esthar. When you have to visit Rinoa in the nurse's office, that part I could never stumble upon. Everything else I was able to figure out through trial and error of just going everywhere.

[@Shady4Dayz]

@@Orih9 that's impressive. I didn't have the mental capacity to finish a game until I was like 10

[@da_pawz]

yeah FF8 is also my first FF, and it's sure has a place in my heart and mind. I was maybe 14 or 15 when first time playin it in my friend's house. After that (maybe 1 year after), I got my own PS1 and play it until the end.

[@Rossstewart88]

That's a beautiful story mate, I don't believe on religeons but would be good to know he's been sitting with you whilst you play the others that are released through the years

[@thatsimonpeter]

“Wait. Oh god, she’s sexy!” Is SUCH a mood

[@chocobosage]

FFVII: The world is about to end, Cloud: "Let's hit up Gold Saucer and race chocobo's" FFVIII: The World's in danger, Squall: "Hey, let's play Triple Triad and beat all the Card Club"

[@alondite8]

FFIX: Two worlds are on the brink of collapse, Zidane: "Let's check our current Chocographs and look for the next treasure."

[@carltasticdrew9633]

FFVI: Kefka is now a god and he still keeps destroying everything, Celes: "I'm gonna find my friends and take every espers left."

[@sosis123]

And hunting PUPU

[@justareplica]

FFX - Auron: "Tidus, it's time. We must destroy Sin and summon the final Aeon." Tidus: "Hey guys, lets go play some Blitzball."

[@Bevtone]

FFXIII ......wtf is a side quest. Keep moving forward

[@cloud77ism]

The toad singing was phenomenal was crying from laughing. Really liked how u kept the whole "eyes on me" scene. Great game

[@DpadProductions]

I love how if you say no when Katawaki asks if she is your girlfriend she turns to you and says "Would it kill you to lie for fun?" :D

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Squall was the most relatable protagonist to real life in the whole series.

[@Mangzorz]

100% agree! He gets so much criticism, but he's honestly the most believable, relatable protagonist in the series, at least from the ones I've played.

[@thelionsshare6668]

@@Mangzorz "I dreamt I was a moron."

[@Harkz0r]

This so much. Teenage me was so much like Squall. The introversion, the insecurity and fear of rejection/abandonment, the wanting to be independent, the opening up when finding someone who genuinely cared. I mean I never went as far as telling someone to talk to a wall :D but for the most part it felt very real, I related a lot.

[@chanceneck8072]

I agree. He's basically me...

[@migiplayz91]

Totally agree with you

[@dwaynehusbands6960]

I can't believe how good this video is. your voice for rinoa is perfect!! made me cry!!

[@LucisMidgar]

Same I rarely get brought to tears but this was one of the rare times where I did

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

14:47 FINALLY! SOMEONE GETS THE POINT OF SQUALL'S CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT!!! *sigh* Sorry, I just get frustrated when people purposefully misunderstand Squall and just laugh at the memes, assuming that's all he is (while spending pages upon pages about how Cloud is the best protagonist and how he gets all this growth and stuff, even though he really doesn't get nearly as much as they think, and a lot of it comes from postgame material). Also, love your renditions of Rinoa and Selphie!

[@Apeilpersonal]

Man I love both of the character they are both amazing In both ways

[@dumdumer892]

Lol I love Squall’s development AND the memes. As for Rinoa I love when she unlocks her powers of inhuman strength during the battle with Galbadia Garden 😂😂😂 unironically this battle is one of my favorite parts of the game.

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

@@dumdumer892 Oh, don't get me wrong, I also get a laugh from the memes. "You're the best looking guy here!" *cue PS1 graphics* And yeah, the battle vs. Galbadia Garden is one of my favorite events in the game.

[@vocalcalibration8033]

Hey I love Squall too, but no need to harp on my boy Cloud.

[@elshuisman16]

The way you voiced Rinoa makes her so much more likeable than her square enix voice ! I was brought to tears during the space scenes ❤️ also hope you doing okey, sending a big hug your way !🙏♥️

[@loganpriest6029]

She should voice her, if they remake the game

[@IMK110]

1. Your editing skills seriously get better and better every time!!! 2. I forgot how ON POINT your Selphie voice was. 3. I’m so using “I’m so powerful in the cranium” in my every day life 4. I’m so glad I can go to 24:10 whenever I want to hear simple and clean toad version 5. Can’t wait for the last 8 vid!

[@thebigbop5866]

Been awaiting this, FF8 is low key my favourite ff, though competition is unfair because they're all pretty stellar. Hope your hols go great ty for the entertainment!

[@davidmassey8773]

Even though ff8 was memed so hard to be a card game with an RPG on the side, I really feel like it was something special.

[@ooooswain]

@@davidmassey8773 8 had the best story and soundtrack of any final fantasy

[@gideonzz]

Stay safe and stay healthy, mentally and physically. Have a wonderful trip!

[@MissdermeanerJ]

24:35 this is the best solo I have ever seen in my life 🤣 so glad I subbed to Frankie. I was laughing my arse off this whole video lol

[@e.x.watson9997]

Still my favorite FF game after all these years.

[@arkdgc55]

Was really looking forward to this second part and will wait for the final one!! FF8 is my favourite and you did an amazing job with these edited plays

[@guymanjoni]

This is my fav ff of all. I feel like squall is so relatable and i really love his development. I think everyone should at least give the game a try instead just assuming its bad.

[@NeroDeAngelo]

But why play the game and make up our own opinions when we instead can blindly hate on it because everyone else does? OWO (And in case someone does not get it: I am being sarcastic, and VIII is actually my favourite game in the series alongside XII and XV ;3)

[@guymanjoni]

@@NeroDeAngelo it’s prob because of herd mentality.

[@allen78331]

i love how you voice each other character including squall and rinoa

[@Xylus.]

I love your voice acting of the characters. You know how to bring a text heavy game like this to life.

[@alexdundas-taylor3420]

The Quistis voice is so similar to Karen Gillian as Nebula. The Toad serenade was brilliant.

[@grooms93]

Seriously, is she a professional VA? She is nailing every single line delivery and character voice? And she did Toad’s voice without screwing up her throat? WTF?

[@jahanshadi1934]

Toad’s voice simple and clean i was not ready for this ! 😂 my brain just went through my ears XD

[@soupncsoupy]

This was the first story driven video game I played. PS1. 4 disks. I was 11 or 12. Had nonidea how to really play the game but I loved it and still do. First time seeing this channel and Im happy someone is still enjoying it all these years later.

[@ff.mychael]

Julia's piano is my favourite FF piece ever. I had to learn it too long time ago. Nice reaction ;)

[@LockeNarshe]

God these edits are so worth the wait. XD

[@SephirothsColostomyBag]

Honestly, probably the most accurate to what Norg would sound like

[@kruxxuz2662]

Regardless of how many times I rewatch this video, I can't help but to get emotional by your reaction to the Ragnarok scene. It was so genuine and I could see in your eyes that you were truly touched by it. This is by far my favorite game of all time and I'm glad you did justice to it (considering it's widely regarded as the black sheep in the series). This playthrough always makes my day, when times are tough or I'm having a bad day, this always puts a smile on my face. And I sincerely thank you for it.

[@bluefields8]

I laughed, I cried and when I heard Toad, I died. Thank you spending the time to make this. This is my favorite game and watching you play it brought a lot of joy. Your commentary is so funny 😂

[@pezdispencer113]

How the rinoa squall interaction/date goes depends on the instruments that you pick for the squad, there's two setups that don't result in an argument. RIP

[@clothar23]

And oddly enough one of them is an instrumental version of Rinoa's Mother's song " Eyes on Me " which also serves as the game's ending theme..And which in game was a song said woman wrote about Squall's Father. Who used to catch all her performances at the club she sang at. The amount of time I spent getting that arrangement was shameful.

[@wristcontr0l]

Yeah but she picked one of the good ones, so what the hell happened there. Even the game gave her the victory fanfare after she was done picking instruments.

[@lionsheart6138]

@@clothar23 Well the reason she gets pissed with Eyes on Me is precisely because it's her mother's song It's one of the only memories she can cling onto considering Julia died when she was 5. She can't accept an imperfect version of this song, she's too nostalgic for it, and that's pretty human imo. To add another layer of depth, she acts like Squall is uncaring in this concert, similarly, she acts like her father, Caraway, cares very little about her and dismisses him, when both of them care, they just have a hard time showing it. She reverts to her past self, and it's only until she fully realizes that Squall is that person who fills the void in her life that Julia was supposed to fill, does she come to terms with her past, admitting she did like Caraway and that Squall now gives her that happiness.

[@morbid333]

​@@wristcontr0lIt plays the fanfare no matter what you pick. I'm pretty sure one instrument was off.

[@sunstormnova]

I only first played this game last year, but this compilation really brings me back to all the moments I adored. Man, I love this game

[@brandynkoogler4500]

This was my absolute favorite ff game by far both in story and gameplay. And yes I played 7.

[@lionsheart6138]

Same. I played 9 and 10 too.

[@diegoanthonyherrera9952]

FF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 ... but i think the 7 is the special one.

[@lionsheart6138]

@@diegoanthonyherrera9952 7 aint bad either

[@diegoanthonyherrera9952]

@@lionsheart6138 7 is the best one.

[@rebelrob7799]

9 bleh. Best 6, 4, 7, 8, and tactics

[@mickzclouds]

Just wow.

[@matsiinthecity]

I didn't know I needed toad signing simple and clean in my life today but here we are

[@Auronkatamail]

I watched your playthrough on Twitch some time ago and I appreciated your genuine reactions. There is so much I could tell about it, but - to be short - I liked having your point of view, as an adult in 2020s, about a game I played back in the day when I was a kid and couldn't fully understand the meaning. Thank you, Frankie, for this summary.

[@attaxiaffxi7033]

Your Squall voice sounds an awful lot like Lightning in FFXIII

[@erikohman2294]

This reminded me why I loved Rinoa.

[@Mitsu2040]

I miss when Final Fantasy games gave us such sweet love stories from the protagonists

[@adiksaff]

8:20 - BOOYAKA!!! Selphie appreciation! You described Selphie so perfectly! 40:51 - "The dumb couple!!" >.< Love your pure joy though!

[@allen78331]

23:39-24-50 omg that crack me up so badly the kingdom hearts toad you lighten my day cause i was feeling awful just because my crush didnt wish me early happy birthday

[@razielvalentine4076]

This was my first FF experience; It’s also my favorite so far. It was truly a magical experience.

[@neolanzer7576]

From now on, you'll always be the voice of Rinoa for me. Keep it up.

[@commodore64brannigan48]

Zell will forever and always be known as White Tyson

[@ez-8238]

I really liked ff8 until this song started playing then i fell in love with it. My No1 game of all time.

[@ssstoma]

decided to watch your ff8 VODs on twitch after this and i'm crying at all the points you're crying. love this game, love your journey

[@byya8937]

I've been waiting for someone to do the voices for ff8 for so long, I really like your videos and your mood when you're deep into the story of the game!! you are amazing, keep it up!!

[@NihonNoMajin]

God the Toad voice is sooo good 😂😂😂

[@thelionsshare6668]

This came up on my recommendations, and congratulations! This was my favorite Final Fantasy game. The long ending cutscene made me cry, especially the bit with Laguna returning home. The only other game that has had that effect on me was Assassin's Creed: Black Flag.

[@davidmassey8773]

I'm glad to see that so many people on these play throughs feel the same kinda love that I did for this game.

[@ArachCobra]

The war sequences in this game are really well done.

[@davidhart3416]

You really brighten my day and make me laugh. Loved these games for years and would so listen to you voice the characters all day! FF8 is a gem.

[@cereal.gaming]

Been waiting for this, I really love your reaction here, and am really glad you enjoy the game so much, it really just takes me back when I first played it 20+ years ago. Thank you for the video, I truly enjoy the trip to nostalgia and it makes me want to play the game again

[@sabs_arts]

Omg! You're so funny and playing my favorite Final Fantasy, I need to see other videos of yours, loved your work!

[@dmastermanga]

I was move to tears by that Toad performance.

[@Thundernoob98]

Something I only recently learned about ff8 is that the movie that Laguna made is the same movie Seifer saw as a child and inspired his weapon and fighting style

[@gorgusan]

Absolutely delightful Frankie! I love how much you love this game, and the voice acting is incredible. Super entertaining as always. Also, that Toad voice killed me :)

[@wichard1994]

I played this games since 99. At the end of the video, it really hits me a lot. Thank you.

[@yovanmcvee]

Final Fantasy VIII was my first Square RPG game that i played back then at Playstation 1, and now i'm a die hard fans of Final Fantasy. I just looooveeeeeeeee your reaction to this game. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep up the good work....

[@timigotchi]

I loved everything about this. Your reactions, your excitement, your PERFECT voice for Selphie haha Made me cry dammit when you cried!

[@sojiroseta98]

FFVIII still has the best music imo!

[@QDPenguin]

damn, because Frankie was enjoying the game so much and laughing, I didn't expect other emotions as well 😂

[@novo6462]

FF8 was a childhood favourite of mine. Check out Primalliquid's guide on getting ridiculously overpowered, its possible to be 1-shotting anything by the time you leave Balamb Island. Also 38:13 Squall's response "I'm not your mom" was *HILARIOUS* 🤣

[@annoyedsquid6996]

Thanks for sharing your experience. The voices you did for each character were very good. And your reactions to the themes of love in the game are very relatable. I love when games from 1999 still hold up to this day, and this game is a personal fave. It makes me a happy xennial seeing people of all ages enjoying FF8.

[@WaveOfEternity]

24:19 you made me laugh so hard, I just love how crazy you can be in your streams x'D

[@1brokenwing2]

I had to go and watch your reaction to the ending since it's so sweet. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! it was one of the games that defined my childhood

[@leiares]

Wow I remember playing this game when I was 10 years, about 25 years ago.. So much memories, still one of my favs! Fisherman Horizon's song always in my head.

[@EmmortalBlue]

Great to watch! Thanks for putting in the effort to edit it. It really paid off! I don't see enough love for ff8 in playthroughs and seeing you get into it was a lot of fun.

[@Je-me1sf]

You always make me laugh and cry at the same time!

[@LoneGamerNerd]

I've been waiting for more! Funny and entertaining as the last one. I was dying at my keyboard when you sang in Toad's voice. lmao! "I'm so powerful in the cranium." is my new favorite line.xD

[@lanmandragoran8337]

I can't imagine a better Rinoa voice than the one you gave her, holy jesus.

[@robsmith8750]

Watching this reminded me of my first time playing this and not being prepared emotionally for basically any of what was happening , your like "my face is a red mess" and pretty sure everyone was the same first time round I still get like that to some degree and I know what's coming, anyways really enjoyed this and I usually hate people playing my favourite games because they "over-react" to every little thing and you seem very genuine ... considered deleting this half way through typing but obvs didnt

[@attaxiaffxi7033]

33:17 good summary of the entire game

[@Stark91910]

I need the final part!!

[@seanandrewparungao9089]

Frankie voicing baby squall is too cute, I can't get over it 😂

[@Phoenix1664]

Just so you know. You picked the wrong instruments. You get additional dialogue if you pick the 'Irish jig' instruments, in which Rinoa doesnt run away and they have a more intimate conversation.

[@fouronetwo813]

0:23 Wasn't expecting to see a clip of my local news when I clicked this video. Especially not one from 30 years ago. Even more remarkable it appears to be a clip of when our baseball team was actually good. Quite a rare piece of footage.

[@RobSwizz1e]

This was such a hilarious watch, especially after having watched it live too. Sooo good.

[@jacobnamod3034]

24:15 this is awesome, TOAD CLEAN EDIT

[@DonaldD02]

I've always loved the fact that Julia's song she partly singes to Laguna is fully played when Squall and Rinoa is in Ragnarok.

[@KingTruPlayer]

I can't wait for the next part This one was again super good Thanks for the upload, Frankie 🌹

[@keblin86]

OMG lol, your Toad voice. Hilarious. As someone new to seeing your videos bahahaha!

[@MegaPhilX]

Oh God that Iron Giant! I legit thought you were gonna get killed right there! Odin heard your prayers!

[@LucisMidgar]

Cant wait to watch this! Have a great holiday and cya next time 😁 Edit : haha why did watching this bring back every emotion of when I first played this game 😅great as ever and have a good break!

[@Borohoro]

i had the same reaction when eyes on me come out. The lyric really potray laguna and julia moment, and also rinoa and squall relationship. Keep coming back to the scene over and over...i pray that some one willing to remake the scene at least if not the remake ver of the game.

[@Chamele7n]

Great work on the editing!

[@ternaldo]

Hey Frankie, I'm really treasuring these FF compilation videos you're putting out. Love all your genuine reactions but that Toad's cover of Simple and Clean tho... too gooooooooooooooddddddddddd

[@Orangeray3883]

Hearing her do toads voice had me dying of laughter

[@davidmassey8773]

Wow great job on your playthrough, i haven't seen this game in years, but something about your voice acting gives the game a different kind of feel. I mean this in a good way! I especially love your voices for rinoa & selphie. I've totally always felt this game was underrated, thanks for sharing your playthroughs with us.

[@fangikun1791]

Can't say I expected a Toad singing kingdom hearts in a ff8 playthrough, the more you know... :eyes:😂

[@blujakhernandez2848]

Amazing game and an amazing gameplay trully a rollercoaster, the best part the Toad singing, way to go!!!!!

[@kaptenr3]

very funny and nice video! Cannot wait for part 3. 🤩👍

[@supajap07]

TRIPLE TRIAD RIGHT NOW! Memories of trying for Rosetta stone Yep

[@sosis123]

First FF that i had was 8 and it was beautiful

[@Havenscythe]

You’re an amazing voice actor!!!

[@horrorvictim]

Thinking about it now, this *is* Final Fantasy 8, Final Fantasy 7 came before it where famously Arieth perma-died. So playing the part where Rinoa gets lost in space soon after that must've been way more nerve wracking back then.

[@edwarded7860]

I watched your FFX playthrough and I just fell in love with your reaction lol

[@SupremeStylez]

The Voices and the emotion to it were spot on 👍👍👍🫶

[@WolfTalkings]

21:00 Sounds like you were caught doing this part alot 😂 Also yes!! I have been saying Rinoa got grip strength. A war going on with a experimental flying ship with nothing but dirt she is hanging on and countless parts before he accidentally saves her. Unless he planned getting flung out the door lol. This game is grear

[@chanceneck8072]

Voice acting skills are off the charts..... 😅🤭🤩