Final Fantasy 8 review. Classic Game Room reviews FINAL FANTASY VIII for PS3 (and PS1) from SquareSoft released in 1999. Considered by many as an odd entry in the series, Final Fantasy VIII can be a lightning rod for discussion but remains a sizable, playable entry in the Final Fantasy series. Consisting of 4 discs (or an easy download from PlayStation Network for your PS3), Final Fantasy VIII is a massive game with that JRPG style that the genre is known for. CGR Final Fantasy 8 video review features PS3 gameplay of Final Fantasy VIII.