Sora96 17,256 Posted April 10, 2014 I asked Square Enix if they could provide a Steam-Free version of FINAL FANTASY VII and FINAL FANTASY VIII but sadly they won't be. Here's their response. We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with our decision to use the Steam Client. Unfortunately, all modern games are currently moving on to this format if they have not already, and we will be unable to provide a Steam-Free version. 1 WakelessDream reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Cole 1,557 Posted April 10, 2014 so everything is becoming digital? Or do I have it wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 10, 2014 so everything is becoming digital? Or do I have it wrong? Oh, everything's been becoming digital for awhile. They just won't provide a Steam-Free version on their online store. Still would be digital, just without Steam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Cole 1,557 Posted April 10, 2014 Whats steam? that's PS4 right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoxasXIIIK 93 Posted April 10, 2014 Well thats upsetting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 10, 2014 Whats steam? that's PS4 right? Lol. No. Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer, and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute games and related media online, from small independent developers to larger software houses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Cole 1,557 Posted April 10, 2014 ooohhh! I see! that makes sense now and going back to the digital thing, I would think that making everything digital would make it easier for people to pirate things . wouldn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 10, 2014 ooohhh! I see! that makes sense now and going back to the digital thing, I would think that making everything digital would make it easier for people to pirate things . wouldn't it? Yes, but Square Enix make all their games check the license first. Basically allowing Square Enix to confirm the user did purchase it legally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Cole 1,557 Posted April 10, 2014 I see? I think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 10, 2014 Why would you need a steam free version? People can just get the steam version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 11, 2014 Why would you need a steam free version? People can just get the steam version. I don't like Steam. And they offer Non-Steam versions of the other FINAL FANTASY games on PC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 11, 2014 I don't like Steam. And they offer Non-Steam versions of the other FINAL FANTASY games on PC.What's not to like about steam? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 11, 2014 What's not to like about steam? I find it's GUI ugly. It's all U.S based. I don't even play PC games to begin with, so I don't exactly want the biggest PC game client in the world installed on my ultrabook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 11, 2014 I find it's GUI ugly. It's all U.S based. I don't even play PC games to begin with, so I don't exactly want the biggest PC game client in the world installed on my ultrabook.If you don't play pc games then why do you care if they have it or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 11, 2014 If you don't play pc games then why do you care if they have it or not? Because I want to play VII and VIII. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 11, 2014 Because I want to play VII and VIII.They're available on other platforms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 12, 2014 They're available on other platforms. Yeah, but there's only one other version, the PSOne version and I'd rather not pay $14.45 for a PSOne game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 12, 2014 Yeah, but there's only one other version, the PSOne version and I'd rather not pay $14.45 for a PSOne game.If you're not willing to pay to play them, and you're not willing to play them on pc, then that's on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 13, 2014 If you're not willing to pay to play them, and you're not willing to play them on pc, then that's on you. Of course I'm wiling to pay to play them. $14.45 is a rip-off for an emulated version of a PSOne game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 14, 2014 Of course I'm wiling to pay to play them. $14.45 is a rip-off for an emulated version of a PSOne game.I wouldn't call that a rip off, and it's cheaper than I see the physical copies go for oftentimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted April 14, 2014 I wouldn't call that a rip off, and it's cheaper than I see the physical copies go for oftentimes. Physical copies are different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada 117 Posted April 14, 2014 Physical copies are different. Physical copies are different.Obviously, but my point was that the price isn't unreasonable. Of course those who play the pc versions can usually get them cheaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
