Each Draw gives you about 0-6 stocks, but you can Draw from the same enemy until you reach 100. In order to get magic, you must Draw, or siphon, it from enemies. For example, junctioning Cure magic with the HP stat can raise your health exponentially. Depending on the equipped GF, they can then junction a magic spell to a specific stat. However, what makes FFVIII unique is its Junction system. This system thus far is common to most of Square’s classic Final Fantasy titles. At low HP, characters may randomly have the opportunity to activate their strong limit break attacks. Once the meter fills, the character can perform an action, be it attack, cast magic, use items, or summon a Guardian Force (GF) creature.

It uses the turn-based active-time battle (ATB) system, in which each combatant has an ATB gauge that fills up during the fight. FFVIII is a mostly traditional RPG with many of the common fixings: random encounters, an overworld, towns, shops, dungeons, and bosses. Before I explain how, let me back up a bit and give an overview of the gameplay for context.

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