Final Fantasy IX

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 426 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 373 out of 426
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 426
  3. Negative: 38 out of 426

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  1. Corvonero
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. A compelling an emotional journey with a powerful message to tell.
    Every character is memorable. Amazing soundtrack. Artistic direction is unique. Ability system is fun and even makes looting fun. Side activities are plenty and contribute to the world building.
  2. Fibrizzo87
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best games that I ever played. I you like RPG games, this is your game.
  3. SaviorGaming
    Dec 6, 2017
    9
    This game as a kid felt amazing. Like it was an epic quest that could never be matched. Since than I am not sure it has, but I was happy to see it return. It has stood the test of time for any and all fans of the series, and for those new to role playing games this is a great place to jump in. The story is great, the graphics still hold up nice and the characters are lovable and well done.This game as a kid felt amazing. Like it was an epic quest that could never be matched. Since than I am not sure it has, but I was happy to see it return. It has stood the test of time for any and all fans of the series, and for those new to role playing games this is a great place to jump in. The story is great, the graphics still hold up nice and the characters are lovable and well done. My only real issue is they used the IOS and Android version, and those huge grey blocks they used for the battle menu get in the way.… Expand
  4. 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 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, 9999Square 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
  5. blond_afro
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    I consider this to be the best FF of all time and overall a perfect JRPG! This Game is perfect in so many ways. It just clicked with me.
  6. 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 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    Great 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
  7. Antares_A
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    I've played all FFs but this one is the best. It has the best story of all games i have played until now.
    I LIVE WITH ZIDANES QUOTE "You don't need a reason to help people"
  8. emeraldkat
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    Although this game is not for everyone, it is by far my favorite FF game. The game does pander quite a bit to FF fans, and is everything a fan loves about the series. If you can get past those facts, the music, storyline, characters and character development are absolutely phenomenal. For someone like myself, it is the best of everything Final Fantasy and none of the downfalls.
  9. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    8
    Good FF, not the best but definitely not the worst, not even close, the combat system is real nice, the characters are fine, cant remember there names..... but they are fine to look at and play, the story is great, the world is great, and this game screams FF, and that's fine with me.
  10. Ardalan1
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. It has a special place in my heart. I never forget how much fun I had with this game. the music, story, characters, and beautiful world are all amazing. 10/10 for sure.
  11. TheGoodGoat
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This is the best game of all time. This game has like an 85 critic review score which suggests that games like Journey, Rayman Legends and Bastion are superior to it. I chose those three games because while they are good games (except Journey which is boring and pretentious), they are obviously inferior to Final Fantasy IX. There is room for argument between a game like FFIX and let's sayThis is the best game of all time. This game has like an 85 critic review score which suggests that games like Journey, Rayman Legends and Bastion are superior to it. I chose those three games because while they are good games (except Journey which is boring and pretentious), they are obviously inferior to Final Fantasy IX. There is room for argument between a game like FFIX and let's say God of War, Persona 5 or Nier: Automata but the idea that it's an 85 is simply disingenuous. To suggest that a botchy game about an Irish Samurai in Japan fighting monsters is superior to this is just a bold faced lie. Final Fantasy IX was way ahead of its time graphically and the remaster still holds up. In addition, the 2x speed option makes the battle loads much more bearable. If you have not played FFIX and like RPGs, you are literally missing the best one.… Expand
  12. Sha2n
    May 9, 2023
    10
    A unique work, one of the best to date. This game will definitely enter the top, created by a diverse, experienced, versatile and not envious gamer. A legend for a real dreamer. From Gabranth with Love.
  13. jhollis977
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    This is in my top 3 favorite video game of all time with FF7 and Ocarina of Time. FF9 is a well-rounded masterpiece. I love everything about it, and it has aged like wine.
  14. superpyro296
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    I just completed my Final Fantasy IX playthrough. Wow ! That was such an amazing experience. This is a true masterpiece and nowadays, it's rare to see a game with such a great story, great pacing, interesting and charming characters.

    This is the kind of game that you will never forget as it teaches about life meaning, death, friendship, etc...Soundtrack is great and even though the game    I just completed my Final Fantasy IX playthrough. Wow ! That was such an amazing experience. This is a true masterpiece and nowadays, it's rare to see a game with such a great story, great pacing, interesting and charming characters.

    This is the kind of game that you will never forget as it teaches about life meaning, death, friendship, etc...Soundtrack is great and even though the game is old, we can feel that the art direction did a great job..

    If you play this game in 2020 or in the upcoming years, it's important to keep an open mind, especially for the graphics. It's old...especially the backgrounds and the overworld map.

    I completed the game in around 58 hours and I found the difficulty reasonable (no real grinding required).

    Play it, you won't regret !    … Expand
  15. StudMuffinOP
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    All time favorite Final Fantasy game. The four disc copy that was released on PlayStation 1 gets ported to PS4. This version adds cheats for you but didn't find myself using any of them except for a boost in speed to get around places faster. Nothing really negative to say about this game in all honesty so a perfect 10 fits for this game.
  16. 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 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 youFF9 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
  17. ElObjetivo89
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Maybe the best videogame ever.

    Creo que este es el mejor FF.
    Su narrativa es soberbia, al igual que la profundidad y desarrollo de los personajes.
    Un mundo maravilloso repleto de fantasía. Una banda sonora inolvidable. Un sistema de juego con al aprendizaje de habilidades a través de las armas que funciona a las mil maravillas. Secretos, minijuegos...una obra maestra de principio a fin.
  18. Baconofastora
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    O único problema que consigo listar é o fato de Kuja ser um vilão genérico, fora isso é certamente um dos melhores RPGs que joguei
  19. Mashepotato
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Best Final Fantasy. Perfect game through and through. Story characrers gameplay and music.
  20. Takanome
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    It’s an absolute amazing game. It has good Soundtracks, awesome Characters, awesome story and much more. In that Game you will feal all kind of Emotion. It’s funny, sad, dramatic... The only Problem is, that there are many fight encounters, but square did a good job on the PS4 version, because you can make the game faster and other things. For me it’s a must play.
  21. CesarOncala
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Otimo jogo, muito divertido , tanto na versão hd da steam quanto a original do ps1
  22. BrunaBotelho
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Melhor final fantasy dos clássicos uma verdadeira obra prima comecei a jogar recentemente pela primeira vez tendo ganhado de presente da minha mãe tô amando cada segundo
  23. hector_bcn98
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Verdadera lástima que no se esforzaran un poco más en darle las mejores condiciones al port de uno de los mejores videojuegos de todos los tiempos. Tanto costaba ponerle 60 frames o aumento de resolución a todo? Que solo hayan mejorado los personajes y escenarios clave a base de polígonos queda algo raro... Se agradece el modo turbo, eso sí.

    Sigue siendo un juego propio del 2000, por lo    Verdadera lástima que no se esforzaran un poco más en darle las mejores condiciones al port de uno de los mejores videojuegos de todos los tiempos. Tanto costaba ponerle 60 frames o aumento de resolución a todo? Que solo hayan mejorado los personajes y escenarios clave a base de polígonos queda algo raro... Se agradece el modo turbo, eso sí.

    Sigue siendo un juego propio del 2000, por lo que visto a día de hoy hay algunas mecánicas arcaicas o que hacen perder demasiado tiempo al jugador. A los veteranos, una vuelta al lugar donde crecimos. A los nuevos, un aviso: preparaos para emocionaros al final.    … Expand
  24. 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 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    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 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
  25. Lememe
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Simply One of the best videogames I've ever played in my life. Good music, good narrative, best character development. It keeps you interested from the start. Sadly just a memory of Square Enix greatness
  26. lukasrhall
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Final Fantasy IX
    March 2018 – April 2018 (Latest)
    PlayStation 1 via Retail / PlayStation 4 via Digital

    Score: Ten out of Ten
  27. YannySp101
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Final Fantasy IX was my second old Final Fantasy game, however, unlike Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy IX was... a bit complicated, but more interesting experience overall.
    The story is awesome in my opinion, particularly during the second half because it gets more complex and it ends on a very high note.
    The characters are absolutely fantastic! Zidane is my favorite protagonist in the    Final Fantasy IX was my second old Final Fantasy game, however, unlike Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy IX was... a bit complicated, but more interesting experience overall.
    The story is awesome in my opinion, particularly during the second half because it gets more complex and it ends on a very high note.
    The characters are absolutely fantastic! Zidane is my favorite protagonist in the series, Vivi and Princess Garnet are amazing, Kuja is one of the best antagonists in the series and Steiner went from an insufferable jerk to a respectable companion. I didn't like Amarant and Quina though because they're rather annoying and they never go through development, unlike the rest. Thankfully, the supporting characters make up for those few weak main characters.
    I think the dialogue in this game is worth mentioning because it's beautifully written at times and the sense of humor is so good! Final Fantasy IX is probably the most humorous game in the series.
    The music is really great and most areas in the game look impressive despite the dated graphics.
    Also, the ATE system is such a wonderful and important element, it makes the game so lively compared to previous Final Fantasy games.
    Final Fantasy IX isn't perfect though; the gameplay is clunky, it feels unresponsive and slow, and that's why I decided to activate the cheats.
    Oh, and I don't like how Tetra Master - the unbalanced card game - is mandatory.

    Pros:
    + Engrossing story
    + Compelling & likable characters
    + Well written & funny dialogue
    + Beautiful music
    + ATE system

    Cons:
    - Outdated gameplay and minor elements
    - Tetra Master

    Narrative: 9/10
    Gameplay: 3/10
    Content: ?/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Music: 9/10
    Graphics/Audio: ?/10

    Final Rating: 9.5/10
    - Outstanding -
    At the end of the day, Final Fantasy IX is still a superb JRPG, it's my favorite mainline Final Fantasy game and it might even be one of my favorite videogames of all time.
    Going through Final Fantasy IX is like reading a fairytale that gets you hooked from the very beginning.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes, but mostly to fans of turn based gameplay.
    Activate the cheats if you're playing mainly for the story.    … Expand
  28. remarkableramz
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    I finally got a chance to complete Final Fantasy IX after playing it off~N~on since 2001 and man is it a journey. I played it on the PS1 and was bummed that I could never progress beyond Disc #2, not having a clue that future consoles would have digital ports about 15 years lat3er, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out I could pick it up for the PS4. I had all this free time inI finally got a chance to complete Final Fantasy IX after playing it off~N~on since 2001 and man is it a journey. I played it on the PS1 and was bummed that I could never progress beyond Disc #2, not having a clue that future consoles would have digital ports about 15 years lat3er, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out I could pick it up for the PS4. I had all this free time in Summer of 2021 with the pandemic & quarantine going on, so I figured why not finish what I started. The soundtrack & character development is super personalized, deep and is true to context. For example, the music for Dali Village sounds like what a quaint little village would actually sound like. The world map is inviting & expansive, which is impressive for a PS1 title and gives you plenty to explore. I loved the themes that each character personified and the quotes that came with them. The overall theme of discovering your roots & realizing your purpose for living was very relatable. And the ending is definitely a tear-jerker. It was beyond worth it to not give up on this game and experience it's entirety 2 decades later. Maybe it's a good thing I picked it up again way later cause now I had all these guides and tips on the internet that weren't really available when I first played it. And to think I picked up this game on a whim, not having a single idea what FF is about, but just really liked how the characters on the cover looked. Thank you Square Soft/Enix for this ultra-nostalgic video game… Expand
  29. albericegames
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    jogo incrível, mantem tudo que a saga final fantasy sempre nos proporcionou.
    único ponto negativo são os troféus do game são difíceis, o tornando uma das platinas mais difíceis da franquia
  30. Muzzy86
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Best RPG ever made, the golden age of role playing, rip square soft forever
  31. 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.
  32. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    A masterful telling of story writing, game design, characters & a world I continue to revisit.

    These were the glory days of ATB combat.
  33. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    i love this game sm and idek why its just so good
    vivi :D
    wsdhqwihrfiehwfewbftjubvwejui
  34. buronizzz
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    This may not be my favorite final fantasy game. But it's one I can always go back to. No pretentious deep plot. Just an enjoyable story of friendship. Vivi has to be one of the most memorable final fantasy characters. He wins my heart.
  35. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this nineth game in the series.
  36. aaronnmp96
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    The story is great, but the minigames are tedious, the gameplay very simple...
  37. 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 outfit with a rat spear knight? There will never be a game like FFIX and that's ok.
  38. Killerpummkin
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    An amazing game that retains everything that the Final Fantasy saga has always given us.
  39. slytherial
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Это не только лучшая часть серии игр ФФ, но и лучшая игра в мире априори, такого захватывающего сюжета и харизматичных персонажей вы нигде не встретити, однозначно 10/10

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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