In a world corrupted by a nation who refuse to have world peace, Squall Leonhart, a SeeD cadet, is called for a special mission, which he must enter a strange continent.  However, he must also overcome his personal matters, as his rival Seifer Almasy, must work with him.  But none of the men knew about the adventure that awaits them.

An encounter with the carefree Rinoa Heartily changed the way he looks at things, with her open-minded attitude, Squall must now face another matter, with the Sorceress planning world domination.

With the Garden crisis getting out of hand, what can a Gunblade specialist, a SeeD instructor, a martial-artist, and a clever young transfer SeeD do to save their Garden from chaos?

In the consciousness of Squall and company, they have to contend with a strange but intresting world of Laguna Loire, but who is he?  What does all this have to do with the Sorceress?

Can Squall and a Galbadian sharp shooter stop the Sorceress from destroying everything in her path.  Must he sacrafice his own personal point of views to save the woman he loves?

Welcome to Final Fantasy VIII.  A powerful yet compelling story of love, hate, war and peace.