Final Fantasy IX (2000)
Zidane Tribal and his troupe attempt to abduct Princess Garnet of Alexandria in this throwback to the classics of the series.
First released
Jul 7, 2000
Aliases
FF9, FFIX, Final Fantasy 9
Franchises
Final Fantasy
Developed by
Squaresoft, Square Visual Works, Guild Studio
Published by
Squaresoft, Square EA, Atari SA, Square Enix
Platforms
PlayStation, PlayStation Network (PS3), PC, iPhone, PlayStation Network (PSP), iPad, Android, PlayStation Network (Vita), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-Playing, Card Game
Themes
Fantasy, Steampunk
Rating
ESRB: T, PEGI: 12+, CERO: A
Releases
- NSW - Final Fantasy IX United States
- NSW - Final Fantasy IX United States
- PC - Final Fantasy IX United States
- PC - Final Fantasy IX United States
- PS1 - Final Fantasy IX United States
- PS1 - Final Fantasy IX United Kingdom
- PS1 - Final Fantasy IX Japan
- PS1 - Final Fantasy IX (Greatest Hits) United States
- PS1 - Final Fantasy IX (Platinum) United Kingdom
- PS1 - Final Fantasy IX (Ultimate Hits) Japan
- PS3N - Final Fantasy IX Japan
- PS3N - Final Fantasy IX United Kingdom
- PS3N - Final Fantasy IX United States
- PS4 - Final Fantasy IX United States
Community reviews
Obra Maestra (10)
Final Fantasy IX is a timeless classic
Game: Final Fantasy IX
Genre: RPG
Publisher/Developer: Squareenix/Squaresoft
System: Steam (PC)
Total Score: 97/100
Value Score: 9.7/10
• Story: 10/10
• Characters: 10/10
• GamePlay: 10/10
• Graphics: 10/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 10/10
• Length: 10/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+Improved visuals in game and in cutscenes - resolution has been bumped up to high definition
+Seven game Boosters added which increase gameplay speed (which helps a lot in sidequests), maxing out abilities, levels, and gil
+Movie Gallery at the end of the game added to rewatch cutscenes
+Blackjack mini game does not require a set of buttons to unlock at the ending anymore
+Achievements have been added
+Improved and cleaner looking UI
+Cloud data which allows you to upload your save files
+Autosave feature added
Cons
-Sound effects from monsters missing
-Some fragments viewable in environment but not noticeable at all during regular gameplay
Genre: RPG
Publisher/Developer: Squareenix/Squaresoft
System: Steam (PC)
Total Score: 97/100
Value Score: 9.7/10
• Story: 10/10
• Characters: 10/10
• GamePlay: 10/10
• Graphics: 10/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 10/10
• Length: 10/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+Improved visuals in game and in cutscenes - resolution has been bumped up to high definition
+Seven game Boosters added which increase gameplay speed (which helps a lot in sidequests), maxing out abilities, levels, and gil
+Movie Gallery at the end of the game added to rewatch cutscenes
+Blackjack mini game does not require a set of buttons to unlock at the ending anymore
+Achievements have been added
+Improved and cleaner looking UI
+Cloud data which allows you to upload your save files
+Autosave feature added
Cons
-Sound effects from monsters missing
-Some fragments viewable in environment but not noticeable at all during regular gameplay