Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Apr 27, 2016
    92
    Final Fantasy IX is a must play entry in the RPG genre, and this new version is the best way to experience the magic of the best PS1 Final Fantasy game.
  2. Jun 8, 2016
    90
    A brilliant remastering of a PlayStation classic. While Square Enix could have gone further with the remastering you are still treated to an amazing story, a brilliant cast of characters in a beautiful world ready to be explored and loved by all.
  3. May 11, 2016
    85
    After 16 long years, PC gamers can finally play one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Final Fantasy IX may not have next gen graphics or high quality sound, but it does give the player a great story to follow with unforgettable characters.
  4. Apr 27, 2016
    80
    After sixteen years Final Fantasy IX finally comes to PC: the conversion is basic, but the core game still remains awesome.
  5. Apr 27, 2016
    80
    Final Fantasy IX finally comes to PC after 16 years through an enhanced and remastered edition. This game is an absolute gem and one of the best episodes in the series. If you could not play the original version this is your chance to immerse yourself in one of the most emotional games ever created. We have to say that even if the port is well made, all the background images did not receive any resolution boost, and they appear blurry in comparison to the updated 3D textures.
  6. Apr 26, 2016
    80
    At the end of the day, Final Fantasy IX is still a terrific game, and unlike many from its era, its core gameplay and plot have aged admirably.
  7. Apr 22, 2016
    80
    Final Fantasy IX for PC is surprisingly well done for a sixteen year old port.

Awards & Rankings

User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 323 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 26 out of 323
  1. Jul 6, 2016
    10
    Final Fantasy IX is an experience no one should miss out on. With deep characters, an engaging story, and a musical score that only theFinal Fantasy IX is an experience no one should miss out on. With deep characters, an engaging story, and a musical score that only the legendary Nobuo Uematsu could create, it is truly one of the classics and contends for greatest Final Fantasy ever created. Full Review »
  2. Jul 28, 2016
    10
    This game really touches me, it feels nostalgic to me even though this is my first time playing it. From the character progression to theThis game really touches me, it feels nostalgic to me even though this is my first time playing it. From the character progression to the branching story, everything feels right into place. Definitely worth a checkout! Full Review »
  3. Sep 9, 2016
    10
    Best Final Fantasy game in the series. And i have played them all. Seriously, why this game is so underrated i will never understand. It hasBest Final Fantasy game in the series. And i have played them all. Seriously, why this game is so underrated i will never understand. It has the best production values on the PS1, it was marvelous for its time. The story is nice, sure it is somewhat childish and a fairytale, but it is charming and fun. Gameplay is the typical jrpg, but is decent and won't bother you much. It doesn't require grinding to advance, unless you want to 100% this, which is a waste of time anyway.

    The music is among the best video game music of all time. The soundtrack will remain in your head.

    It is old and quite obsolete by modern standards, but if you can stomach PS1 era games, and you somehow missed it, give it a try. They don't make them like this anymore.
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