Final Fantasy IX

 PlayStation 4
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 426 Ratings

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

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  1. 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
  2. Killerpummkin
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    An amazing game that retains everything that the Final Fantasy saga has always given us.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. aaronnmp96
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    The story is great, but the minigames are tedious, the gameplay very simple...
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    i love this game sm and idek why its just so good
    vivi :D
    wsdhqwihrfiehwfewbftjubvwejui
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Muzzy86
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Best RPG ever made, the golden age of role playing, rip square soft forever
  16. 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
  17. 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 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.    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
  18. 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
  19. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    3
    Overrated and one of the most boring Final Fantasies I've played. Remember when they tried to make the combat faster with every iteration so that it doesn't feel like a dragged out mess? Nope, it's super slow here.
    Remember the good, simple stories that focused on characters from the old games? Nope, every character here feels like they're playing a role in an opera.
    Does tackle    Overrated and one of the most boring Final Fantasies I've played. Remember when they tried to make the combat faster with every iteration so that it doesn't feel like a dragged out mess? Nope, it's super slow here.
    Remember the good, simple stories that focused on characters from the old games? Nope, every character here feels like they're playing a role in an opera.

    Does tackle interesting issues? One, yet its so shallow it feels like an insult.
    Does it have good gameplay? Worse than III, V, so why bother.
    Graphics? The chibi style clashes too much with the 3D aspect of it.

    All in all, it's so bad I couldn't get past the halfway mark, and this is coming from someone who has played all the FFs.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. Dibalin
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Отсутствует полная русская локализация. Нет озвучки!
  22. 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
  23. 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
  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. Supersaiyan9000
    Dec 9, 2020
    7
    FF9 is by no means a bad game, but when comparing it to the most stellar of entries in the series such as 7 or 10; it honestly just isn't as "amazing," as all others seem to claim it is. As an RPG, it is competent and functional overall, but to me that's all that keeps it afloat.

    Apart from an art design that fails to impress me; the issues with Final Fantasy 9 as a game, while not    FF9 is by no means a bad game, but when comparing it to the most stellar of entries in the series such as 7 or 10; it honestly just isn't as "amazing," as all others seem to claim it is. As an RPG, it is competent and functional overall, but to me that's all that keeps it afloat.

    Apart from an art design that fails to impress me; the issues with Final Fantasy 9 as a game, while not fatal, primarily center on gruelingly lengthy load times, a poorly designed Limit break system, battles that tend to feel unsatisfyingly slow, and arguably the ugliest overworld map in the series.

    In short, Final Fantasy 9, while far from terrible, is grossly overrated.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. CesarOncala
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Otimo jogo, muito divertido , tanto na versão hd da steam quanto a original do ps1
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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