Final Fantasy 8 arguably has the worst battle mechanics in the entirety of the series and the Junction system is a mess. These two complaints bring the overall enjoyment of the experience down massively. Fortunately Most of the other elements of FF8 are masterclass, telling an unforgettable journey with characters easy to fall in love with. FF8 might contain some of the lowest lows for the series in the sense of pure gameplay but it contains many of the highest highs of the stellar franchise as well, most notably the fantastic score.