I first found out about FF8 from the TV commercials that were in heavy rotation when it first came out.  It looked great and I heard it was an unprecedented 4-discs long.  For some reason I never got around to buying the game until the price dropped to $25.  I then bought it for $25 and the official strategy guide for a sale price of only $2.  I was amazed.  I've played this game 5 times.  Which is more than I've ever played any other RPG.  So you already know the replay value is immense.  Now for the breakdown review.