Final Fantasy IX

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  • Summary: The last Final Fantasy for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series. This latest installment features highly detailed characters, vehicles, and environments, and breathtaking cinema-graphics. The addition of brand new features such as theThe last Final Fantasy for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series. This latest installment features highly detailed characters, vehicles, and environments, and breathtaking cinema-graphics. The addition of brand new features such as the story-enhancing Active Time Event system and the return of minigames that grant additional gameplay make Final Fantasy IX not only a memorable gaming experience, but also a significant step forward in the series.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. DualShockers
    Oct 3, 2017
    95
    Final Fantasy IX on PlayStation 4 has rekindled my imagination that for years I thought I had lost, giving me a reason to return to these characters and story that deserve to be experienced by any fan of the genre. Final Fantasy IX on PlayStation 4 is upgraded and re-rendered up to the best possible version for every fan of Final Fantasy, new and old.
  2. Destructoid
    Oct 5, 2017
    90
    This game feels like a home run after almost two decades. The look may be a bit dated, but the gameplay still holds up, and the story still resonates.
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 21, 2017
    90
    It's a bold claim, but Final Fantasy IX is the best PS1 era Final Fantasy, and easily one of the best the series has ever produced. With it being on PS4 and PC, even if you don't want to visit a garage sale or local game shop to grab a PS1, you can now play one of the best RPGs ever created. While it manages to only just fall short of greatness, it does so with a level of grace so memorizing, it's hard to believe sometimes. If you still aren't convinced, just play to the final cutscene. That should convince you just fine.
  4. GamingTrend
    Sep 26, 2017
    85
    Seventeen years after its original release, Final Fantasy IX continues to bring lovable characters full of whimsy. The new boosts ensure that the game can be played in its normal state, or with boosts that are respectful of the player’s time. While the graphical upgrade is a bit of a mixed bag, it’s amazing just how well this PS1 classic holds up. It’s a welcome surprise for the PlayStation 4, and a nod to Square Enix’s continued efforts to bring the best of the Final Fantasy legacy to new generations of players.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Oct 3, 2017
    82
    Final Fantasy IX is an easy recommend for fans of classic JRPGs and should prove to serve as a reminder that, despite the pitfalls the series has navigated through the years, there was a reason why Final Fantasy was once the undisputed king of roleplaying games.
  6. DarkZero
    Oct 9, 2017
    80
    Though Final Fantasy IX’s PS4 port lacks the same love and care that was given to the recently released Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, it is still a solid enough re-release, and more importantly another modern source for players to experience this wonderful RPG classic, whether for the first time or the hundredth time. The timeless charm, characterization and content guarantees that this game will be the place you’ll return to someday, now and forever.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 29, 2017
    70
    Final Fantasy IX is one of the best Final Fantasies ever made, hence it deserved a better porting than what we got here. We are used to Square Enix's lackluster portings and that's why nowadays it's hard to accept some trivial mistakes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 46
  3. Negative: 4 out of 46
  1. 17_jrpg
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    Square Einx first brought iOS and Android version of this game to Steam and now on the PS4. This new remaster version of Final Fantasy IXSquare Einx first brought iOS and Android version of this game to Steam and now on the PS4. This new remaster version of Final Fantasy IX contains the following: high-definition movies and character models, auto-save functionality, boosters (high speed mode and no encounter mode, master all abilities, maximize character levels, magic stone counts and gil, full ATB/Trance/HP/MP, 9999 damage), PS4 trophy support, share functionality and remote play with the PSV.

    It's nice to see Final Fantasy IX on the PS4, but I was expecting Square Enix to make a remake. I was hoping that they will completely rebuilt Final Fantasy IX from ground up for the PS4 as they do with Final Fantasy VII. I hope Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy VIII will get the same treatment as Final Fantasy VII, that we will soon see in the near future the remake of Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy VIII.

    Final Fantasy IX is the best-rated Final Fantasy game and one of the favorites to almost all players around the world, so it deserves remake for the PS4 with improved graphics and corrected minor error (for example Trance system).

    This is my favorite Final Fantasy game. It has a great story that featuring funny, happy, sad, dramatic and tragic moments. Also has great gameplay, interesting mini games like Tetra Master and Chocobo Hot and Cold, and has one of the toughest superbosses of Final Fantasy games. What I like the most in this game is the characters growth systems. Each character have their own class and abilities which allows the player to create his own strategy in the battle by balancing strengths and weaknesses of the characters. I also like ATB system because it is my favorite of all battle systems.

    Conclusion: Final Fantasy IX is one of the best JRPGs and deserves remake!    … Expand
  2. basic123
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made. Dont get fooled by the cartoonish looks. The story behind them is actually very dark.
  4. Akiin
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    FF9 is so much more enjoyable with all the upgrades provided in this version. you get enhanced/better graphics and you can speed up theFF9 is so much more enjoyable with all the upgrades provided in this version. you get enhanced/better graphics and you can speed up the lengthy turn based battles or even turn random encounters off, so you can just focus on the wonderful tear jerking story. that paired with a enchanting soundtrack + a cast of characters that has tons of personality, it will leave a long lasting mark on you after finishing the game, it's a masterpice !… Expand
  5. yitus
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Great game, great story, great characters, great plot and an incredible soundtrack. It is certainly one of the greatest works of art of theGreat game, great story, great characters, great plot and an incredible soundtrack. It is certainly one of the greatest works of art of the tenth art, video games.
    This Final Fantasy along with the VII, VIII and X are some games that marked a before and after in the consoles of Playstation, becoming one of the largest ports made for various platforms, such as iOS, Android, PC and soon Nintendo Switch .
    A mandatory game for all those people who like classic RPG in turns, 100% recommended    … Expand
  6. PantsOnFire
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    This is not a remake, but more like a port of he PC version. Few small bugs here and there, and a bit disappointing graphics. It looks wayThis is not a remake, but more like a port of he PC version. Few small bugs here and there, and a bit disappointing graphics. It looks way than the original PSX version, but not better than a PS2 game...
    It feels and controls like the original. The cutscenes are quite choppy, like 15 FPS?
    Conclusion: if you know what FF9 is, you will love this. It's the same, but on ps4. Visuals are a bit disappointing, but FF9 is FF9...    … Expand
  7. Freya_Crescent
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    One of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The most diverse JRPG party with such a beautiful world. How games let you have a void in a mage outfitOne of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The most diverse JRPG party with such a beautiful world. How games let you have a void in a mage outfit with a rat spear knight? There will never be a game like FFIX and that's ok.… Expand
  8. Phuz
    Apr 8, 2021
    0
    Shockingly bad. One of the most over rated games in history.

    If you want ugly colours and textures and average music then that's up to you. I    Shockingly bad. One of the most over rated games in history.

    If you want ugly colours and textures and average music then that's up to you. I don't care about graphics much but OST is quite important for me. However neither is important in this, as a cast of irritating little bastards and a terrible combat system, make this hunk of clunky junk a complete waste of money even in the sale. Vivi is revered as this amazing character that Square made. Hello Orko from HeMan, direct copy. That god damn irritating tin man and that annoying little rat creature that take the leads got on my **** in minutes. It is unreal the scores this dire excuse for a game gets. I am from before this era, so old style doesn't bother me but this game pisses me off. It's like it was designed by children. 0. Terrible.    … Expand

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#22 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#68 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017