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Final Fantasy IX (2000)

Square Product Development Division 1, Square USA

PlayStation · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation Portable

4.40 from 3306 ratings · #60 top rated on Grouvee

7870 members have it in their collection · 368 playing now · 2711 backlogged · 1173 wish listed

How long? Main story 39h · with extras 52h · 100% 62h (from 66 logged playthroughs)

Final Fantasy IX is the ninth main installment in the FF series. The title is a return to the series's roots, with gameplay features and references to the past games featuring throughout, as well as a medieval fantasy setting and cartoonish art style as a break from the sci-fi slant style of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII.
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Developers
Square Product Development Division 1, Square USA
Publishers
Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix
Genres
Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Drama, Fantasy, Open world
Franchises
Final Fantasy
Series
Final Fantasy

Release dates

  • Jul 07, 2000 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation
  • Nov 13, 2000 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation
  • 2000 (Full Release) (China) PlayStation
  • 2000 (Full Release) (Asia) PlayStation
  • Feb 16, 2001 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation
  • May 20, 2010 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • May 26, 2010 (Digital Compatibility Release) (New_Zealand) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • May 26, 2010 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Australia) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • May 26, 2010 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • Jun 15, 2010 (Digital Compatibility Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable

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3 stars
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2 stars
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JopZ

Status JopZ May 18, 2018

I used to think FFIX was the best FF for me during my childhood, but I'm not so sure now. The gameplay is enjoyable, but it lacks that great storytelling most FF games have. The plot wasn't so clear until you get near the ending.

The character development here is great tho. Unlike the previous FF games before it, usually …

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I used to think FFIX was the best FF for me during my childhood, but I'm not so sure now. The gameplay is enjoyable, but it lacks that great storytelling most FF games have. The plot wasn't so clear until you get near the ending.

The character development here is great tho. Unlike the previous FF games before it, usually the game only focuses on the main protagonist. But in FFIX, you get to know almost all your characters' personality.

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JopZ

Status JopZ May 7, 2018

If I remember correctly I should be in the Disc 3 part of the game already. I'm not sure if I'm still playing to amuse myself or just playing for the sake of finishing the game (because I paid for it in the app store). Well, I did want to play this again because it's my favorite FF from my …

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If I remember correctly I should be in the Disc 3 part of the game already. I'm not sure if I'm still playing to amuse myself or just playing for the sake of finishing the game (because I paid for it in the app store). Well, I did want to play this again because it's my favorite FF from my childhood.

But I don't remember having so much problems battling random monsters. Hmm. I must be doing something wrong this time.

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JopZ

Status JopZ Mar 8, 2018

Argh. I don't remember having problems buying equipment before. Why do I keep ending up short on gil for a whole equipment upgrade for the party...

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JopZ

Status JopZ Jan 31, 2018

Well this is frustrating. Every time I'm going to shop for items/equipment, I keep getting short on gil. They are just so expensive!

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JopZ

Status JopZ Dec 18, 2017

I was only a kid when I first played this, I only played for enjoyment. Now I'm realizing its story and content and it's just so intriguing. There's really so many things to love about FFIX and I wonder why some YouTubers don't recognize this as one of the top FF games out there. Hmm.

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JopZ

Status JopZ Dec 11, 2017

I first played this on my PS1. Then I saw it available on Mobile! Nostalgia is real on this one. I still believe this is the best Final Fantasy game ever. :D

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Bongman

Status Bongman May 22, 2017

I'm not sure if it's the best (for me) of the franchise, but I'm pretty sure that it is one of the most beautiful games I ever played. I loved the characters and the story too, but the art is awesome.

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Torgo

Status Torgo Feb 19, 2017

Well, I caved in on Steam's Final Fantasy sale and bought a couple of them basically at random. All forum threads or people I've asked give completely different advice on which one to start with or where to begin or which is the best of the series. Everyone seems pretty divided on it all. Although everyone seems to agree that …

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Well, I caved in on Steam's Final Fantasy sale and bought a couple of them basically at random. All forum threads or people I've asked give completely different advice on which one to start with or where to begin or which is the best of the series. Everyone seems pretty divided on it all. Although everyone seems to agree that each game stands alone, so I don't have to start at FF1. These are the ones I ended up with:

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I was going to get Final Fantasy "Lightning Returns" too because that looked cool, but I was confused about it, and it looks like that game is divided into 3 games? So I gave up on that idea. Also I'll be picking up FFXV for my PS4 soon. If anyone reads this, do you think I made a wise selection? :D

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Incus

Status Incus Jun 17, 2016

So I went to Oeilvert and was told that you can't use magic there, so I took Zidane, Steiner, Amarant and Freya with me. Breezed through it, then found out that now I have to complete the Desert Palace with Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi... Eiko and Dagger are pretty much useless except for healing, cause I can't use the …

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So I went to Oeilvert and was told that you can't use magic there, so I took Zidane, Steiner, Amarant and Freya with me. Breezed through it, then found out that now I have to complete the Desert Palace with Dagger, Eiko, Quina and Vivi... Eiko and Dagger are pretty much useless except for healing, cause I can't use the summons cause they take so goddamn long! Even the normal battles take so long with Quina/Vivi doing a maximum of 1000 damage per turn, when for example Zidane could easily deal 4000 damage in one turn if he also gets a counter. So yeah, a lot of grinding ahead!

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