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Lead cadet Squall and SeeD allies through a war-torn world, drawing magic, shaping stats, and battling with Guardian Forces.
Released 05 Dec 2013
Junction Magic to Stats
Summon Guardian Forces
Draw Spells from Enemies
It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
Developed by Square Enix · Published by Square Enix









You play as Squall Leonhart, a cadet who joins SeeD, an elite mercenary force, as the nation of Galbadia wages war. With his team and the free-spirited Rinoa, Squall becomes entangled in a conflict involving a powerful sorceress.
Explore locations and fight in turn-based battles using an Active Time Battle system. Guardian Forces can be summoned and assigned to characters, unlocking abilities and letting you customize how your party performs.
Instead of relying on a conventional magic-point pool, collect limited stocks of spells by drawing them from enemies and other sources. Junction spells to character stats, develop Guardian Force abilities, and play Triple Triad, a card game whose cards can also be converted into useful items.
Players often praise the game’s character-focused story, Squall and Rinoa’s relationship, memorable atmosphere, and soundtrack. Many enjoy the Junction system’s flexible character builds once they understand it, and Triple Triad is a recurring favorite in its own right. Some players find the story confusing or the systems difficult to learn, while complaints about this PC version frequently mention controller setup and altered-sounding music.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 45 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |