FINAL FANTASY IX

one of the best games ever. Nothing to add

masterpiece, phenomenal game. buy it now.

It's the best game. Yes, I'm biased. I strongly recommend playing it with the Moguri Mod, as it's currently the closest you'll get to a true remaster.

Simplesmente obra prima, vale cada centavo

Um dos melhores JRPG que já joguei. Apesar de sua fama não superar a de FF VII, o que mais me conquista nesse título é o retorno ao estilo medieval. Com personagens cativante e alguns insuportáveis, ele equilibra bem o drama e o humor, a história começa simples e vai ficando mais complexa e o sistema de luta não é difícil. Uma ótima porta de entrada a todos que querem conhecer o gênero JRPG e uma ótima pedida para todos que já gostam desse tipo.

Yeah its peak

This is the game that got me into Final Fantasy, when I tried a friend's copy on their PS1, back in 2002. I never forgot that opening sequence, or the crash-landing into Evil Forest, until I eventually traded for a used copy from a friend, a few years later. As I write this, I am more than halfway through the game on my Steam replay, and it's every bit as captivating as I remember; maybe more so. While the technical aspects of the game's presentation are dated now, there's a level of charm that still makes it all come together for me, even with its age and flaws. I've been taking my time to explore, since this time around, I'm not itching to see what comes next in the (quite gripping) story, nor trying to squeeze in as much progress as possible within a time limit enforced by my former guardians, nor praying that my worn-out PS1 discs will cause the game to hang during a loading screen. Final Fantasy IX has so much to offer that it may overwhelm, yet the game guides the player along to ensure that almost any player can enjoy the experience to fit their playstyle. There is no shame in plowing through to experience the story, which is an incredible rollercoaster experience that is likely to stick with you long after the credits roll. On the flipside, there is plenty of incentive to wander off the plotted line with every opportunity you're given - these are few and far between throughout the adventure, so you can't put off exploration if you have any interest in doing so! This design does result in a lot of missable content, unfortunately, so my personal suggestion is to just enjoy the game at your own pace for the first run, and avoid putting yourself through the aggravation of getting achievements or 100% completion until a second or third playthrough. You will have enough time sinks as it is on your first run, especially if you prefer to master abilities ASAP. Speaking of which, character growth can frustrate for more than half of the game, as you will have few opportunities to grind, and while your party's levels will be fine even if you don't grind (there's even a hidden mechanic which discourages grinding, ugh), your rate of learning abilities will not. And you will want to learn abilities, because opportunities to obtain equipment that teaches certain abilities - or to synthesize new equipment by giving up your old stuff - are limited, and the player is not warned about this in advance. Plowing through the game will likely result in a party that lacks key abilities in the late game, especially for the bonus bosses and sidequests. However, this isn't a huge problem for finishing the story, which brings me back to my suggestion to avoid stressing over completion until your first playthrough is done. Get a feel for what the game asks of you before making a deeper dive! I have complained, but this game is worth it. The story has its flaws (some subplots get forgotten), but overall its themes and message on what it means to have friends in your corner, and on finding your reasons to live life, connect well enough to possibly extract tears from you by the time you reach the truly satisfying ending. The combat system is one of my favorites in Final Fantasy, and the characters' abilities (Zidane's Steal and Quina's Eat/Blue Magic, especially) always offer something to do in random encounters, besides rote attacks and support. The game makes a lot of references to previous Final Fantasy games, so fans who have checked out the Pixel Remasters, or who are just long-time fans who skipped or forgot IX, will see a lot of nods to the series' history. Translation issues muddy some of this, however, and the game wasn't retranslated for the mobile/Steam edition. If you like JRPGs, or even if you are curious about getting into them, Final Fantasy IX is still my pick for one of the most enjoyable games in the genre. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's still an incredible classic.