# FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered

> Roleplaying

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1326740784](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1326740784)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1326740784`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SQUARE ENIX
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (389 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-23
- **First published:** 2021-03-24
- **Size:** 2.39 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy-viii-remastered/id1326740784)
- **Website:** [https://ffviiiremastered.square-enix-games.com/en-us](https://ffviiiremastered.square-enix-games.com/en-us)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://square-enix-games.com/en\_US/documents/privacy](https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/documents/privacy)

## Description

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered brings the classic RPG to mobile with upgraded visuals and faithful remastering of the original experience. It preserves the Guardian Force system, drawing for magic, and junctioning, while adding conveniences like Battle Assist, No Encounters, and a 3x speed option.

This release is a one-time purchase. The game requires about 2.55GB for download and runs on iOS 15.0 or higher. For setup tips and troubleshooting, see the official Square Enix support page.

## Rankings

- #88,990 — Overall
- #78 — fantasy

## Review summary

Overall, players praise Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on iOS for a faithful FFVIII experience: solid battle system, memorable story and characters, decent touch controls, and soundtrack/cutscenes that hold up for its era. Some also appreciate the customization and multiple play styles. However, this appreciation is marred by persistent issues reported across reviews: app won't open or crashes frequently; severe stuttering/lag; overheating devices; and audio problems (missing or distorted sound). A few users note UI and fullscreen scaling issues. The consensus is mixed—fans want a stable update that fixes performance, audio, and launch problems while preserving the core game.

### Pros

- Decent touch controls and smooth gameplay on iPhone.
- Faithful FFVIII experience with a strong battle system, memorable story, and lovable characters.
- Excellent music and cutscenes for its era.
- Offers a lot of customization and multiple ways to play.
- Overall, many players feel it’s a total blast and a classic on mobile.

### Cons

- App won’t open or crashes frequently, sometimes at startup.
- Stuttering, lag, and general performance issues ruin gameplay.
- Devices overheating or running very hot while playing.
- Audio problems include missing sound or distorted audio on several devices.

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