1. LuizA.

   Dec 25, 2003

   10

   Absolutely beautiful! The game devastates the competition in this genre. The soundtrack, often "ignored" in other titles (not FF, I say) is engaging and sets the mood accordingly. It made me feel like buying it right away, after I bought the game. Instead of background music, it goes ALONG with the story. Everything else is breath-taking for a PSOne. The only bad thing, is that some locations become inacessible, as you change CDs. A DVD version on PS2 would be NICE, along with graphic remastering of the animation. And all of FMVs available on regular DVD players.… Expand

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2. RaxsahW

   Jan 20, 2010

   10

   The most underrated Final Fantasy to have ever been made. I admit, the attention to character art during normal gameplay isn't the best (better than FF7 though) but the backdrops and sceneries are stunning. The storyline is captivating, surprising you with unexpected plot twists that intertwine with each other flawlessly. Each character also has his/her own story which leads you to a deeper understanding of them and how they have come to be where they are during the game. A masterpiece that was unfortunately released too late as by this time, the PS2 had already been in the market for a good year or so I believe, which diverted everyone's attention from the game. To anyone thinking of trying the game out, I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed… Expand

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3. ImUnavailable

   Jun 24, 2011

   10

   As someone who has played every main series FF title, I can safely say that IX is the quintessential Final Fantasy game. VII and VIII marked a new direction for the series into sci-fi territory. IX sees the return of old-style kingdoms and mystical crystals that defined the first six games. In fact, it could be said that IX is a love letter to those games while also sporting the kind of visuals that those games could not have. The diverse cast of characters are well developed and likable. Some may say that the story begins in a rather cliched fashion but the game seems fully aware of this and revels in it. The aforementioned beginning is merely a setup for a moving story about purpose and existence. Despite dark themes, the game is never bogged down by the kind of melodrama that affected its last two predecessors. This is thanks in part to its cheery and virtuous protagonist, a far cry from the distant Cloud and brooding Squall, and more in line with Bartz and Locke from FFV and VI respectively. The world is beautiful and sprawling, with plenty of sidequests and mini-games. This game has charm, emotion and humor and to me is one of the best JRPG's ever made. A masterpiece.… Expand

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4. BlacksitePSU

   Oct 6, 2011

   10

   Final Fantasy IX mixes the best of the old with the new. Beautiful visuals accompany a deep and compelling story with a cast of memorable characters that help elevate the title to the very top of the Final Fantasy franchise in terms of quality game design.… Expand

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5. DomH.

   Feb 6, 2007

   10

   This is the best FF game I've ever played. I own 6,7,9,10,10-2 and have pre-ordered 12 and used to have eight. im a true fanatic but I haven't played any of the others as much as I have this. Overall i have probably played over 500 hours of final fantasy IX and recently my disc one stopped working due to overuse. it was the first person game I bought and was money well spent. The battle system, while a little slow is my personal favorite as well as skills being gained through armour ansd items it creates the best system in my opinion. the varied characters and excellent storyline combine to greate my favorite computer game of all time and once I've bought a second copy I will be completing it for the seventh time.… Expand

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6. John

   May 31, 2006

   9

   How could anybody give this game a bad score? Graphics were beautiful for ps1. The game play, and character building was very well done. The only problems I had, was A- the game was too damn short. Not only that, but the story started off nice and slowly at the begining, but the end was pushed too quickly. And B- too much was left unsaid. I wanted to learn more about the past of everyone in the game. The ending didn't explain everything I wanted to know, either.… Expand

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7. FogCityRoller

   Sep 12, 2013

   0

   If you're looking for the overrated Final Fantasy title, look no further. The game that had little to share with the previous titles as far as where the priorities of the developers lay. FFIX begins what I refer to as "the dark ages" of Final Fantasy--the time when more care was given towards graphics than it was a meaningful story with engaging combat elements. The franchise actually hinted at going in a wrong direction with FFVIII, but it wasn't fully realized until FFIX came out. If you take a large group of Final Fantasy fans who played all three PS1 titles and separate them into two groups--the ones who think FFVII was the best, and the morons who think FFVIII or FFIX were the best--you see some obvious differences. The latter group will be filled entirely with basement-dwelling window-lickers who have furry porn on their computer and survive entirely on government assistance. The former group will be a bunch of upstanding gentlemen and scholars who are professors, scientists, and doctors. I have seen this exact study carried out and witnessed the results myself, so understand my confidence in these statements is well-supported.… Expand

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