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Final Fantasy VIII Hints
How can I escape from the prison?
1 of 13: It would be quicker to just do your time than escape from this place, but that isn't really an option.
2 of 13: To get to Squall you need to reach the 13th floor.
3 of 13: Keep going up.
4 of 13: On some levels, you will need to run around the entire floor to reach the steps.
5 of 13: Actually, most of them.
6 of 13: Go into the torture room and rescue Squall.
7 of 13: Use the mechanical pod system to get down to the bottom level.
8 of 13: Keep running.
9 of 13: Don't worry when the party gets surrounded -- Irvine will appear to help out.
10 of 13: Send Squall's party to the top level.
11 of 13: Send Irvine's party down.
12 of 13: Leave the prison complex and fight the security droids.
