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Final Fantasy VIII Hints
How can I recover my abilities?
1 of 6: By this point in the game you should be ready to take on anything that Ultimecia can throw at you -- but you'll need to defeat some bosses first.
2 of 6: Explore the castle and solve puzzles -- after each one you'll meet a boss.
3 of 6: Carefully choose which power to take after each victory.
4 of 6: I recommend starting with either Magic or Item.
5 of 6: Then add Guardian Forces.
6 of 6: Then take the rest in any order that you choose.
