FINAL FANTASY IX

My favorite Final Fantasy game and still my favorite game of all time. I make a new friend because of this game. I learn my English through this game. This game is important to me and I don't think any game will ever top FF9.

Easily my favorite game in the series out of the ones I’ve got the chance to play. Character driven to its core, FFIX is a game that stuck with me through its masterful use of its cast to communicate its message and themes, culminating in one of the most beautiful celebrations of life I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing in a work of art. Most of the gameplay quirks can be addressed through the boosters included in the port, though I'd still recommend playing the game with at least the Memoria launcher to truly customize the experience to your liking. FFIX is a charming and poignant experience that I think everyone should experience at least once, or at the very least give it a try, especially considering how accessible and inexpensive it is to play this game these days.

[h2]How do 2 polygons in a black mage hat have more personality than the main character of a modern AAA game?[/h2] I am glad I waited so long to play this game. Not only does it hold up - it puts modern game narratives to shame. Simultaneously whimsical and deep, this game has the confidence to not take itself too seriously, while delivering profound meaning (without trying to shove it down your throat). The musical score is unmatched, the characters and writing are unforgettable, and the themes are absolutely wholesome. Pure. I strongly recommend you play this game if you want an adventure that you sink into seamlessly - a journey that feels nostalgic before it even begins. All the game asks for is a little bit of your heart, and in return, you'll be left with fantasy friends that you remember for a lifetime. 10/10.

Square Enix unfortunately did a poor job of porting this game. They brought it over and barely did any improvements to this port (really lazy). But with the moguri mod and the mod manager, I was able to play this game in 120fps enjoy 1440p cutscenes and so on. There's also good amounts of Qol changes the community added shoutouts to them! Another improvement is faster battles (you can adjust the battle speed) make your characters have toon + outlines shader and much more! This is the only way to enjoy this game in a definitive way. Highly recommend playing this with mods. Otherwise you're stuck with 30fps and a lazy port.

An absolutely delightful entry in the franchise. It features an unforgettable and lovable cast of characters and a story that kept me excited and engaged from the start to the very end. Finishing the game and having to say goodbye to the world and characters was honestly difficult and brought a bittersweet sadness. A real treat which sits all the way up there next to Final Fantasy VII for me.

By this point the game's status as a high point of the Final Fantasy franchise has been well cemented. Trying to find fault reads like something a reviewer feels they must do instead of being something that needs to be pointed out to unsuspecting new players. Also, debating Nine vs Six vs Ten vs Seven is basically debating which fork-full of birthday cake you liked the best. Squaresoft were master chefs during this era and there's good eating for everyone. If I had to choose my desert island Final Fantasy, well, it'd Tactics. Lots of replayability on that one. :D Nine would come close simply because it is the most charismatic and cozy of them all. Even when the game turns dark you're never turned off from this world and the gang of misfits you find yourself traveling with. No one puts this game down and says, "Yeah, I hate that Vivi guy." What I'm saying: If you can't find any other reason to play Final Fantasy IX, you should do it just find out why Vivi is considered a video game GOAT character.

me like it good, quina catch frog and do big damage my memories will be part of the sky... horth

10/10 - Man, they did it again... Final Fantasy IX might be THE quintessential FF game of the turn-base era, playing it feels like you’re going through a “Greatest Hits” of what made the series so great. The story feels authentic to Final Fantasy, beat by beat, the combat, the characters, the mechanics, the minigames… everything screams “this is what a Final Fantasy game should look like”. I’m not even sure how to start this review. Not unlike the other PS1 era games, I was reluctant to get into FFIX. I heard so much about praise about the game, that I came in expecting that this was an overhyped entry, especially with the Disney-ish art style, the more childish tone, and “sure is dark” dialogue didn’t land well for me. I can only say I was completely wrong. Yes, the art style and tone are more childish, yet I couldn’t see this game made in any other way. The narrative and themes make up such a contrast and it works so well. In the end I couldn’t help but fall in love with all the characters, the world, the lore… literally everything about this game. Starting with the cast of characters. Zidane might be one of the most interesting protagonists in the series so far. I started the game with a heavy dislike of him, but some few hours in I realized how amazing he is, and how much more potent than Squall, or even Cloud he is. The other characters range from good, such as Steiner, Eiko, Quina, and Salamander, to Great, such as Beatrix, Garnet, and Freija. It’s genuinely amazing how the game handled all these characters and you’re able to see their growth (in different amounts of course), and their satisfying conclusion by the end of the game. Of course I couldn’t not talk about Vivi. How much I love Vivi. He’s not the main character, but his journey through this game is one of the most beautiful stories in any game, let alone in a Final Fantasy. In the span of the game, he went from an interesting side character, to being the biggest mark that this game left on me after the credits roll. The story of this game is as rich, and well paced. Each character has their purpose and space. And in a good Final Fantasy fashion, you go to so many highs and lows, to so many places, different and familiar alike. The villains and stakes feel true to Final Fantasy too, and they have enough space to do their thing and actually be memorable. The characters and story are a true highlight, but this game does not end there. FF9 is the mastered version of what 7 and 8 were trying to accomplish on the PS1 era. The game feels fluid, with all the kinks (maybe except for Trance) worked out. The characters feel true each to their job, you don’t need to sacrifice on gameplay styles to be able to level up or upgrade. It’s pure unadulterated FF JRPG fun. Even the minigames are fun and interesting to some point. Graphically, this game feels much better than 7 and 8, and it’s the first time that you can feel that Square had truly mastered the format, with very few compromises. The art style does help it a lot as well. This port also has a very good selection of mods to make it even better. In fact, I highly recommend modding this game (just like the previous PS1 games), as you can get rid of annoyances, fix what’s bad, and improve what’s good already. The mods just like FFVII’s do make this game feel like a modern title. This entry does expand the achievements, compared to the previous ones. It’s a weird thing, as some can be quite painful to get, others may be too grindy. Overall, although they did introduce a lot of new points to get worried about, it was a very enjoyable experience hunting for those. In the end, the mods do help you quite a lot with some of the requirements and grind as well. Now, it wouldn’t be a classic FF game review without talking about the score. I would happily donate my soul to Nobuo Uematsu so that he can keep living forever and keep bringing us these amazing scores. It took me a good while to actually get into the game, again due to the art style and tone, but when Roses of May played in Disc 2, that’s when I became fully hooked. I think that FF9 has fewer high impact titles such as the ones from FF6 or FF7, but the soundtrack as a whole works so perfectly, with the weakest or most generic songs being amazing, and the best ones are so memorable. As I said in my previous reviews for FFVII and FFVIII, I would really love to see all the PS1 era games get a remaster akin to the Pixel Remaster Series. Something to modernize them and iron out some kinks would work wonders not only to revitalize the series, but to bring them out to a new audience. To conclude this review, as I’ve been typing a lot, and at the same time, there is so much more that I want to say about this game, Final Fantasy IX is not as good as everyone says, it’s much better. It IS the quintessential Final Fantasy, and although I think that Final Fantasy VII still takes the crown, this one is right at its side as the second best in the series. Again, there is so much more that I can and want to say, but I will simply conclude this review with a strong recommendation that you should play it.

Work of art!

Aquí tienes la reseña actualizada, cambiando esa frase por "el mayor homenaje": Final Fantasy IX es el mayor homenaje a los JRPG clásicos y una obra maestra atemporal. Detrás de su encanto de cuento de hadas se esconde una historia profunda y emotiva con personajes inolvidables, donde Vivi se roba el corazón de todos. La legendaria banda sonora de Uematsu le da alma a cada momento del viaje. Una joya obligatoria que te hará reír y llorar; simplemente magia pura. 10/10.