FINAL FANTASY IX

We only live one life, a lesson I learn every day but also one taught in this game. So, given we only have one time to enjoy life on this rock in space play this freaking game.

Rightfully placed in the top tier of Final Fantasy and JRPGs, IX is a game that still should appeal to even those who didn't play it "back in the day." Moreso now more than ever with the Moguri mod.

A wonderful cast of characters that the narrative fragments at times during the story ensuring you get to know everyone. The graphics are obviously dated but are still wonderful and the CG cut scenes..... Man you just had to play it back in the day to grasp how unreal they were.. one of the best soundtracks in the series.

I can go on and on about this game. I finished it on the Amtrak from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and was crying real tears and am not ashamed to admit it. It's a timeless classic and everyone should know that.

a good experance of PS1 era RPGs and can be fair you go exploring to early. (ie you get your butt kicked) so be careful and be sure to try and find some of the hidden secrets of FF9

Still one of my favorite games of all time even after several playthroughs, mods were good to have too

One of the hidden gems of final fantasy. great story and gameplay

Third Purchase of this game (PS1, PS4, and IOS). I have played this game over 15 times now and will play again in the future for sure. Glad its on Steam so I don't have to worry about console compatibility (hopefully the last version I will buy).

Excellent story great battles play this if you havent

Great memories, amazing story and with Memoria mods this game is gold!

Recaptures my favorite childhood game on PS1. Looks and feels great. There's even some quick "cheats" that help you speed things up if you're just playing for nostalgia and dont have much time to game anymore as an adult like me.

This game was always incredible, but now its even better. Add on the Moguri Mod for beautification of the backgrounds and you're cooking with gas. 10/10 game if you ask me.

One of my all time favorite games. The story, soundtrack, and game play are all 10/10 for me. The game boosters are a nice touch which makes grinding easy. Do yourself a favor and play this game if you haven't yet.

great game nice story not my best final fantasy but many hours played in my youth

10/10!
This is Final Fantasy at it's best! A beautifully crafted world, great characters and a story you don't want to end!
Really wish we got more games like this from Square / Enix. Hopefully one day they go back to their roots and give us something similar to FF 7 - 8 - 9

Quite honestly one of the most beautiful and thought-provoking games that I've ever played. Best experience with mods installed (for QOL purposes, mainly to speed-up battles, touch-up game mechanics, etc.). Soundtrack for this game is AMAZING and cannot begin to describe how brilliantly the music covers each scene/CGI cutscene. This game, despite being almost 25 years old, has stood the test of time.

What is there to say... this is the quintesential final fantasy experience. If you don't know where to start, start here (do download the moguri mod, it basically updates it for 2024). It's a grand adventure with no vorpal flaws to speak of. It may very well change your life.

[파이널 판타지] 시리즈의 팬이라면, 해봐야 할 인기있는 시리즈(7, 9, 10) 중 하나.

다른 시리즈와는 달리, 초반 도트 시리즈처럼 캐릭터가 4등신인 것이 특징이다.
캐릭터가 귀여운 모습이어서인지, 스토리도 중반까지는 지브리처럼 매우 귀여운 편.
후반에는 좀 더 심도있는 배경과 스토리로 이어나가기 때문에, 흥미로움이 이어진다.

스팀버전인 리마스터는 게임속도증가/모두회복/뎀9999 같은 치트가 내장되어 있기에,
스토리만 보고 싶은 사람들도 빠르고 간단하게 즐길 수 있고, 세일도 할 때가 있으므로,
JRPG 혹은 파판 시리즈의 팬이라면 세일 중에 사서 해 볼 것을 추천!
(파판9의 리메이크 소문이 있기 때문에, 리메이크를 노려봐도 좋을 것 같지만,
스토리 자체가 뭔가 아기자기한 부분이 많아, 4등신 캐릭터가 더 잘 어울릴 것 같다)

I started this game for the first time with my dad when i was 8 or 10 on the Ps2, we played it almost everyday in the evenings. But after some time passed, work and school took both mine and my fathers energy and we kinda stopped playing the game... It was sad cus it was one of the few games i got to play with my dad when i was a kid.
But now that im an adult i decided to buy it to play it through and man was i not dissapointed. The story, characters and music are all amazing! Kinda hard to believe that this game was made for the Ps1.
I loved the ending even though it was bittersweet to see it after over 10 years of waiting and imagining what will happen.
I dearly hope that a remake will be made of this game as well like of FF7.
Wish i could play this for the first time again.

Absolute peak story. Great ending that really got to me. Been playing all the FF games in order for the first time and it's crazy how good Square got at this by the 9th entry.

This is a love letter to classic Final Fantasy in every way. The art is fantastic, the music is incredible, the characters are great, setpeices are amazing for a PS1 game.

I think I prefer the overall look of FF8 more but I got used to the chibi style models pretty quickly.

Classic turn based gameplay. Wish it was more challenging but the main superboss was fun to figure out.

Highly recommend for any fans of rpgs and especially if you have any history with the classic FF entries.

Also Vivi is the best.
Fuck whoever designed the achievements on this one though...

I haven't very gotten far yet, but so far it's been excellent. As one would expect from a FF game. The controls (keyboard) are pretty easy to manage and the story/action/battles are awesome. Just not -quite- sure on the design choices for the characters; however one can overlook that, imo. At least they're cute lol (maybe too cute, if you prefer more realistic designs). But, all in all, it's a very unique title among FF games, with it's own sort of charm. Definitely should be on the must-play list for any fan of JRPGs (or RPGs in general).

It's fun and has a good story, what more could one want?

One of the best games in the series!
The battle pacing is really slow, though.

It's nice to come back and play some of these older FF games.

Excellent gameplay, one of the best narratives in the franchise and characters that will make you in love with then, definitely worth a try.

I loved every moment of this game. It's fairly casual, yet it has a lot of depth.

Timeless classic.

PROs:
1 Excellent story (arguably the best Final Fantasy, even according to the original creator).
2 Memorable characters and is not afraid to explore themes of depression, grief and loss.
3 Fighting system is also arguably one of the better systems in the entire franchise, very straightforward.
4 Age appropriate for practically all ages, good for the entire family.
5 Airships are cool.
6 Overall settings and locations are breathtaking.
7 The music will get stuck in your head.
8 Improved graphics from original, or slightly more HD.

CONS:
1 Being an old game, you can tell when they were trying to push buying the strategy guide.
===Example of the above, there are places you get to where either you need the guide or had to pay very close attention to things said before, casual gamers might have a hard time with those parts (without using a google search), the downsides of this only really impact perfectionists or people wanting to just try a game without resorting to a lot of help/assistance.===
2 Putting the Excalibur II on a timeline in order to get it was evil LOL, you would miss so much of the game and what it is about by rushing to complete in under 12 hours. Good luck if you are doing a speed run, you will need to hit pause a lot to read notes from the guide(s) online or your purchased hard copy.

This game is outstanding. I have such a fond love of FF9, the gameplay and the character. Story is great. Chocobo hot and cold is the nuts. A game for me that I'd go back and complete every few years.
Finally I have the 'perfect game' for it and will never touch it again 😂 3 playthroughs due to being an idiot with equipment/choices.
Smash the 100% walkthrough and cheese the hell out of skipping by lowering the frame rate and add in the turbo button. I gave it 8h of my adult life... that is enough 🤣

FFIX was the first ever FF game I ever played back in 2000. I was 14. To say it changed my life is an understatement - it changed everything. The story had me hooked, as it's rooted deep in fantasy lore, political intrigue, and rich with character and world development. If you're looking for a game that keeps you engrossed, fun and worth every single hour of investment, you've found it! They certainly don't make many games like this anymore, and I wish they'd get a full remake for this soon. OG fans of the series want to return to a time when fantasy and creativity dominated the genre.

Played this game as a kid, and the steam version is very much as fun, but this time with more clean graphics and gameplay

Get the Memoria Engine mod and play this right now! 120fps FF9 is something everyone should experience at least once in their lives, and with the various other excellent mods ranging from gameplay overhauls to visual overhauls, you'll definitely want to experience it some more.

One of the best Final Fantasy times from the golden age of RPGS. Great story, incredible cast of characters, crazy challenging mini games and super bosses. I love that everyone has their own unique jobs and abilities that tie into the story. Summoner isn't just a job it is part of the lore of the world. If you have never played, what are you waiting for?

just truly one of the best final fantasy games when it comes to story and music. a fan favorite that holds up beautifully, after 7 and 8 this game brought back the high fantasy roots and straight up knocked it out of the park 10.9/10

regardless of bugs this is still the BEST final fantasy !!!

super charming game , the reminder of good 90s jrpg

find the Memoria mod(available on github), and grab the moguri mod inside the launcher. it makes the game feel how you remember it.

Look, I'll say it here. I didn't enjoy this as much as the other Final Fantasy games I played thus far. Maybe it was the art, maybe the characters, maybe the constant switching of party members maybe the pacing of battles, I'm not too sure. But I will say that doesn't mean this isn't a great game or a great port. I went without the Moguri Mod everyone talks about just because I wanted to keep achievements, so barring that, it still looks great after 20 years, the progression mechanics work well, the sidequesting is great. It's still a great entry in this series.

Its FF9 what more is there to say. Get the Moguri mod and play the game as if it looks as good as you remember. Because it truly does.

Every main-series Final Fantasy has been a masterpiece of contemporary narrative gaming, and FFIX was no exception. Of the series there are a few which have withstood the test of time, and FFIX has to be in the top 5. Now with built-in enhancements for the less patient modern gamer (e.g. speed x3 toggle), added to the insanely deep yet optional Memoria patcher and assortment of mods, the game's replay value for OG players has gone through the roof.

10/10

I don't like any other final fantasy game other than this one.....and ff tactics lol. The story is dope,love atb combat, Characters are fleshed out and progress through the story. Theres mods to make the game look better and add-ons etc. Having first played this game on ps1 the steam version is for the win.

good port new quality of life features, mods are fun to play

Didn't expect this to become my favorite FF. Beautiful story and beautiful ost. Great casts. The encounter rate is not annoying and the combat is solid. Used Moguri and the game ran, look, and played great.

Had some problem with crashes but only happened during auto-grind.

You know when you're making a review for a piece of media that is so good that you don't even make any jokes? Yeah, Final Fantasy IX is phenomenal.

Returning to its routes as a medieval fantasy, FF9 is an experience I can't find the words for.

9/9. Awesome game.

The best and truest of Final Fantasy games. It is truly one of a kind and stoked so much of the creativity in my younger years that would go on to develop my taste in media today. Incredible soundtrack, story, characters, and gameplay.

It is one of the greatest Final Fantasy titles ever made. The quintessential Final Fantasy experience.

I always love FF series. and 9 is quite a classic jrpg.

This game has become even better after getting Moguri Mod with Alternate Fantasy

one of the best final fantasy titles ever . especially with the muguri mod

Save your money. This game is not for sale. This game is "for lease" only. Hence, you don't own it and never will.

FF9...not just my favorite FF, but my favorite game ever. No other game keeps me coming back, and yet still excites me like a brand new game, entertains me like a classic novel, makes me laugh like a brilliant comedy or moves me like a touching love story.

I adore many titles in the series, and although I may have more specific, deep nostalgia for other Final Fantasy games, I believe Final Fantasy IX is truly one of the most specially crafted, beautifully touching narratives in the entire series.

The amount of sincerity brings me to tears as much as it warms my heart. Nearly the entire cast, including side characters, is so fully realized that it still brings later titles and AAA games to shame.

One of the things I found to be unfairly judged at the time of its original release was the soundtrack and it's use of recycling themes or melodies too often. I hope that's not still a serious critique today; the core of its heart stems from said melodies. Perhaps the back to back releases of Final Fantasy games at the time left some people feeling Nobuo Uematsu's style bleed together too much? Although he certainly has a signature style, I find the FFVII-X era distinctive in their tone and approach.

The series use of orchestrated music for the first time, which played within each CGI cutscene, gave me goosebumps then, and evokes similar feelings today. It certainly helps this game in the "PS1 trilogy" especially standout. I still hum or sing Melodies of Life to this day as well.

I challenged myself to finally go for the 100% achievement completion. Doing so opened my eyes to such a complete experience. I'm so grateful to have finally taken the time to fully break through even the most infamous challenges not only here but with the entire series (hello jump rope). Having to defeat 10,000 enemies for an achievement was just mind numbingly stupid, however. If you're interested in doing the same, please be aware nothing you accomplish that stacks carries over to different new games/saves.

I don't want to really dig into spoilers because it is such a raw, pure experience, and everyone deserves to jump into it blind as they can. I hope my passion for FFIX comes through well enough. Just know that Vivi is a darling that must be protected at all costs. <3

I wholeheartedly recommend installing the Moguri mod before starting the game. I would say it is an essential step to appreciate it in modern hardware and sensibilities. It works flawlessly on Steam Deck as well.

Whether you're a already a seasoned fan of RPG's or are looking to just get into them now, this should definitely be a contender for your next playthrough! The creator's were at the peak of wearing their heart on their sleeve, just wanting to gush more and more within each passing moment. Perhaps you'll feel that positive energy and spread it back out yourself. :)

1. very good game but I just can't stand the random encounter system of the old era games and also the game is not voiced.

2. played for few hours and than watched the rest of the playthrough of this game on youtube as I just couldn't invest 1 month of my time playing this game.( if played 2 hours a day, it will take 25 to 30 days to finish/complete this game)

3. When i was little, I could just happily invest 80 to 100 hours on playing any Jrpg game and not get tired or bored of it, but now I can't even play a 10/10 game for even 2 hours straight or in one seating before getting burned out or bored.

4. In this game, there are some mini game-like puzzles, there is no difficulty modifier available, bosses are hard and if you do not properly manage your party, you will die a lot.

5. must play for final fantasy or any jrpg genre fans.

6. Must play this game with moguri mod installed.

7. only buy on sale, as you should not give full price for a 24 year old game.