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⚫ | The '''''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania''''' is a [[List of guide books|book]] about ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' originally published in Japan by DigiCube in 1999, and re-released by [[Square Enix]] in 2006. The book is generally spoiler-free, and has no pictures of [[Griever (boss)|Griever]] or [[Ultimecia]], who are simply referred to as "Last Boss". |
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− | *Edited by Studio BentStuff |
+ | *Edited by [[Studio BentStuff]] |
*Pages: 480 |
*Pages: 480 |
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*Format: A5 |
*Format: A5 |
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− | ==Table of |
+ | ==Table of contents== |
After selected chapters, there are brief interviews with staff members who worked on ''Final Fantasy VIII''. |
After selected chapters, there are brief interviews with staff members who worked on ''Final Fantasy VIII''. |
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The book has the following chapters: |
The book has the following chapters: |
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− | *1 - World & Character |
+ | *Chapter 1 - World & Character (p.6-47) |
− | ** |
+ | **Features political and geographic maps, profiles of major and minor characters, character event maps, town information, a keyword guide, and descriptions of vehicles. |
− | *2 - Battle |
+ | *Chapter 2 - Battle (p.48-75) |
− | ** |
+ | **Describes the battle system, such as the [[Battle system|ATB]] system, [[Element (term)|elements]], [[status effect|status]], and [[Limit Break (ability)|Limit Breaks]]. |
− | *3 - Junction |
+ | *Chapter 3 - Junction (p.76-115) |
− | ** |
+ | **Explains the [[Junction system]], profiles of [[Guardian Force]]s, [[Magic (term)|magic]], a hidden [[draw point]] map, [[Command Abilities (Final Fantasy VIII)|command abilities]], [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities|support abilities]], and [[Refine|refining]]. |
− | *4 - Item |
+ | *Chapter 4 - Item (p.116-151) |
− | ** |
+ | **Showcases every obtainable item, and has further information about item refinery. Also covered is [[gil]], [[Shop]]s, and [[Final Fantasy VIII weapons|weapons]]. |
− | *5 - Card |
+ | *Chapter 5 - Card (p.152-185) |
− | ** |
+ | **This chapter focuses on [[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple Triad]]. Rules and playing styles are covered, and gives several examples of different game scenarios. There is a catalog of every obtainable card, and every person that can be challenged to a game, including the [[Queen of Cards]] and [[Card Club]] sidequests. |
+ | *Chapter 6 - [[Monster (Final Fantasy VIII)|Monster]] (p.186-255) |
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− | *6 - Monster |
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− | ** |
+ | **A complete bestiary of monsters and bosses encountered, excluding the final bosses. |
− | *7 - Scenario |
+ | *Chapter 7 - Scenario (p.256-305) |
− | ** |
+ | **A brief walkthrough of the storyline, with diary-like entries from the characters. Also takes players through side stories. |
− | *8 - Chocobo |
+ | *Chapter 8 - Chocobo (p.306-323) |
− | ** |
+ | **Walks through the [[Chocobo Forest (Final Fantasy VIII)|Chocobo Forests]] and the [[Chocobo World]] minigame. |
− | *9 - Secret 111 |
+ | *Chapter 9 - Secret 111 (p.324-355) |
− | ** |
+ | **This chapter shows players 111 secrets, such as achieving [[SeeD]] Rank A, the [[Library Girl with a Pigtail]], and [[PuPu]] sidequests, where to find [[Timber Maniacs]], etc. |
− | *10 - Map |
+ | *Chapter 10 - Map (p.356-467) |
− | ** |
+ | **Shows all the field background images (not battle screen or [[world map]] images) and their connections, hidden items, and interactive parts. |
− | *Index |
+ | *Index (p.468-473) |
− | *The Score of [[Eyes on Me ( |
+ | *The Score of [[Eyes on Me (song)|Eyes On Me]] (p.474-477) |
− | ** |
+ | **Score of the song with lyrics in English and Japanese. |
− | *Epilogue |
+ | *Epilogue (p.478-480) |
− | ==Sample |
+ | ==Sample pages== |
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+ | [[File:UltimaniaVIIIsample 1.jpg|400px|center|thumb|Sample page from the Monster chapter.]] |
− | ==Where to |
+ | ==Where to find the book== |
*Amazon.co.jp [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4757512430] |
*Amazon.co.jp [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4757512430] |
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*Play-Asia [http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-lz-77-5-49-en-70-1zx5.html] |
*Play-Asia [http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-lz-77-5-49-en-70-1zx5.html] |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | *[https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/5745/that-akkursed-seed-keeps-growing-still-more-ffviii-ultimania-translations/ ''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania'' Keyword translations at TheLifestream.net] |
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+ | *[https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/6043/ffviii-ultimania-and-related-translations-continue/ ''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania'' Character Profiles translations at TheLifestream.net] |
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+ | [[Category:Books]] |
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[[Category:Final Fantasy VIII]] |
[[Category:Final Fantasy VIII]] |
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− | [[Category:Merchandise|Final Fantasy 8]] |
Revision as of 16:13, 16 December 2019
Template:Sideicon
The Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania is a book about Final Fantasy VIII originally published in Japan by DigiCube in 1999, and re-released by Square Enix in 2006. The book is generally spoiler-free, and has no pictures of Griever or Ultimecia, who are simply referred to as "Last Boss".
- Edited by Studio BentStuff
- Pages: 480
- Format: A5
Table of contents
After selected chapters, there are brief interviews with staff members who worked on Final Fantasy VIII.
The book has the following chapters:
- Chapter 1 - World & Character (p.6-47)
- Features political and geographic maps, profiles of major and minor characters, character event maps, town information, a keyword guide, and descriptions of vehicles.
- Chapter 2 - Battle (p.48-75)
- Describes the battle system, such as the ATB system, elements, status, and Limit Breaks.
- Chapter 3 - Junction (p.76-115)
- Explains the Junction system, profiles of Guardian Forces, magic, a hidden draw point map, command abilities, support abilities, and refining.
- Chapter 4 - Item (p.116-151)
- Chapter 5 - Card (p.152-185)
- This chapter focuses on Triple Triad. Rules and playing styles are covered, and gives several examples of different game scenarios. There is a catalog of every obtainable card, and every person that can be challenged to a game, including the Queen of Cards and Card Club sidequests.
- Chapter 6 - Monster (p.186-255)
- A complete bestiary of monsters and bosses encountered, excluding the final bosses.
- Chapter 7 - Scenario (p.256-305)
- A brief walkthrough of the storyline, with diary-like entries from the characters. Also takes players through side stories.
- Chapter 8 - Chocobo (p.306-323)
- Walks through the Chocobo Forests and the Chocobo World minigame.
- Chapter 9 - Secret 111 (p.324-355)
- This chapter shows players 111 secrets, such as achieving SeeD Rank A, the Library Girl with a Pigtail, and PuPu sidequests, where to find Timber Maniacs, etc.
- Chapter 10 - Map (p.356-467)
- Shows all the field background images (not battle screen or world map images) and their connections, hidden items, and interactive parts.
- Index (p.468-473)
- The Score of Eyes On Me (p.474-477)
- Score of the song with lyrics in English and Japanese.
- Epilogue (p.478-480)