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Squall and his SeeD mercenary comrades are drawn into a conflict with a time-bending sorceress, in a blend of romance and military drama set in a world mixing magic and technology. Its quirky Junction system, where drawn spells power up your stats, and the addictive Triple Triad card game set it apart.
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