Final fantasy xii. I am replaying it and actually going to finish it for the first time. I appreciate it way more than I used to. Such a great game. I am brand new to your channel though.
FFVIII was most realistic of the PS1 era as IX was intended as more of an homage to the classic Final Fantasy experience, (something of a love letter to all that came before) as opposed to where VII and VIII were trying to push the going for more modern and realistic visuals Though this is probably less evident on the “upscaled” re-released versions available today
And yet to this day, VII was and still is the better game by a huge margin. Character models be damned, IX's story was just kind of meh in comparison and Kuja was just a weaker version of Sephiroth.
@@Arthzul Nope I refuse the "muh opinion" stance. The fact is VII changed how people perceived RPGs in the west and kicked off a golden era of games that started away from the typical medieval fantasy narrative. Not to say others haven't done the same before FFVII, but VII was the first one that mattered. Also, without the success of VII, IX doesn't exist and IX copied a lot from its predecessor which is why the bast majority of people put VII above IX. This review is dead on. IX is a solid B+ of a game but it's not an epic like VI, VII, and X because all three of those games broke molds and changed the industry for the better.
In my opinion you missed the mark on saying it doesn't have anything that stands above the others. I think it has more heart than all of them. The character development is superb and it makes you root for the cast and cherish their interactions and revelations
@@Jay-Kay-BuwemboFF8’s music is annoying to me. 9 is a masterpiece from start to finish. 7 has some of the best tracks, but the soundtrack gets a bit stale in the latter half of the game.
@@goodmanwiseman303 I don't remember any of FF9s tracks, FF8 had some iconic music especially that understated track in Balamb Garden at the beginning. FF8 starts quietly, will always remember my experience with it
@dugebuwembo I know that out of the 3 PS1 FF games, 7, 8, & 9. 9 is my favorite, the great news about all 3 is they are all great. And if your jumping into any of them, you are nearly guaranteed an exemplary experience.
FF9 is my favorite out of the series. I can admit that nostalgia has something to do with it for me but I also replay this game every few years and I still enjoy it. The world and characters are what keep me coming back. I’m really looking forward to see what they do with the remake with modern graphics and maybe a similar battle system to FF7R
There is no FFIX remake. That's a fan rumor. A quick google searched confirmed that. Also, don't hold your breath for it because its not popular enough for that. VI might get a 2DHD remake, but IX is what is. I would argue after the remaster being done so well, there is no need for a remake. Would rather SE remake Xenogears or Chrono Trigger and spend their time on something other than FF for a change.
@@NeutralGloomBot Everything is a rumor until it's being announced. You can't fault people for having hopes for it when the NVIDIA list of leaked games have MOSTLY been announced. Only time will tell if your bold claims will hold true.
ff9 is like the most cozy game in my memory. when i see images from it and hear music from it, i get this warm fuzzy feeling of wanting to chill a bit in its world again. id say its the most rounded ff ever. i love it.
I would recommend everyone to download the moguri mod. It really improves the background graphics. I turned off the extra music but the graphic overhaul was amazing.
@LeoC It basically rebalances the whole game, from changing basically all skills to how most status effects work to which abilities are learned from weapons, it's a pretty big overhaul and it makes the game not your usual basic jrpg. If you're somewhat competent with these games I'd go straight for the alternate fantasy since the normal game is just like all FF, which is pretty easy and straightforward. Considering how ff9 is focused on gathering equipment, the higher difficulty makes it so the player feels more rewarded since the equipment is valuable, while if the game is very easy it doesn't really matter since you would win regardless.
My favourite game, not only in the FF series. I was lucky enough to play it around 2003 (can't remember properly). It made such an impression in me, that it was from then on my definition of fantasy. Everything is superb; characters, the greater-than-life story, the cities, its inhabitants, the monsters... and, last but not least, the MUSIC (of course). It's the game you want to play with your son when he gets patient enough to enter the RPG world.
Not only is this the best mainline game, Vivi is arguably the best FF character. The journey he goes through life is the deepest of the series. He is easily the most relatable character as he grows and his comradery with Steiner is gold.
What I love the most about Vivi and Steiners relationship, is that from the jump Steiner had mad respect and admiration for Vivi. Which is quite wholesome!
Tbh it was my first exposure to the series watching my friend play it back in 00s. I was awed with the graphics, characters and story. Fast forward 2022, I managed to finish it.
I loved IX back in the day. I played it on PS2 because I was one of the weirdos that never bought a PS1. Need to give this one another go on PC with some mods to polish it up.
Great video. I loved Final Fantasy IX at release. It was a great throwback to the classic era while feeling more modern. It doesn't seem to get talked about as much as 7 or 8, but i enjoy it more than 8 personally. Zidane was such a great protagonist and i enjoyed his chemistry with Garnet.
@@jaretco6423 Everyone's different. I think that's what makes the FF franchise great because different people are touched by different subject matters/plot points
To me, FF9 was a nostalgic distillation of the Final Fantasy series down to it's most basic elements. For that reason I think it wasn't meant to stand out per se, but it does feel like eating your favorite home cooked childhood meal. It might not be the best thing you've ever eaten, but it has familiarity and heart to it that can only come with an honest sincerity
Played this when i was 10? Played it after ff8 but i only finished when it was remastered. For first timers in FF series or JRPG in general, this is a good entry to Final Fantasy or JRPG. Loveable characters, great plot, not too complex battle system, really great music!
The only Final Fantasy world I would like to live in. Small apartment in Theater District in Lindblum, watching ships coming and going. Occasionaly go to Treno for a night out playing cards and drinking. What else do you need!?
I personally think final fantasy 9 did 2 things better than almost any other in the series. It made the world feel lived in and sucked you in immediately. I think other games in the series including 7 at some points has places there just to be there if that makes sense. I never felt that way in 9. Every location felt important and was memorable from Dali looking like a innocent humble village. Lindeblum felt like a big thriving metropolis, Treno being like Venice built by people with endless wealth. Second the character building and development is as strong as any other game ( Garnet,Vivi and Steiner especially great), to me the core message in 9 is "do you really want to know the answers to your biggest questions and do you have the courage to accept and embrace the answer" which i think is as powerful and deep theme you can carry in a story. If you like good story telling this game will hold it own with any other in the series.
9 is forever my favorite in the series even with its quirks or downfalls…and this video made my day. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into this
I started it but didnt end up continuing since i wanted to play a more modern game. Story was nice so far tho. The princess just disappeared from her Uncle’s castle. I also love the map music. I also like being able to learn abilities from gear
After this square never got the characters on such a high level ever again. FF 10 still had some likeable characters, but from 9 it was a downfall which accelerated with every part released after 10
0:00 - 0:06 perfectly described ❤ For real tho FF9 is a magical masterpiece that just has a certain "soul" it's 101% worth it ... i claim FF8 to be my fave game of all time but ngl FF9 is probably the real one ... it just changed me like no other game 😫❤ ~ also the timing of your upload is just perfect, since im playing it again right now on switch - and no matter how often i replay this game or how old i get, FF9 squeezes every possible emotion out of me ... 💕
@@reliableprez pretty ok ~ only problems i have is that starting a battle without the double speed option reeeaaalllyy takes way to fcking long, idk why that is, but that's not ok for a port of a 20+ year old game, and theres sudden crashes ... like why ×______×
This is hands down my favorite game ever, it has been since I was 7 or 8. Every time I replay it I get so damn nostalgic but also find new things to appreciate
The relationship I have with FF9 and the feelings I get from it are unexplainable. I first played in 2000 when I was 7 years old because my dad was playing it. Of course I didn’t beat it lol. Since then I have gone through the first 2 discs at least 4 times and STILL HAVEN’T beaten the game. Different circumstances have kept me from completing it. Yet, it’s still one of my most favorite games, nostalgia accepted and included lol. Thank you for doing a video on it I beat FFX because I loved watching my dad play it, and I love it. This too shall I one day beat. P.S. it’s currently the theme of my PS4 Home Screen. #FF9Love
When you got time to play it. Make sure you play it when you are not in moment when you life is too happy. The dark and depressed side of this game story is what makes this game special.
Woah, woah, this boring chore or a game has multiple discs?! OMFG. So many man hours went into this and yet it still plays… like _this?_ Making a JRPG is wasted effort.
I got Final Fantasy IX on my PS4 last year. I've known about it for years before that though and my verdict: it's a masterpiece! I knew it was underappreciated but until recently, it was a shame it wasn't more popular back then. I don't care what people say, FFIX has plenty of iconic moments, the ending in particular made me tear up! I loved it so much; I played through it 3 times. I'm overjoyed that IX has gotten such a resurgence in recent years so more people can know how good it is making its upcoming remake well earned!
Great video! I want to introduce some friends to the game for them to give it a chance, and this is just perfect. I know FFIX since I'm like 2-3 years old, my dad used to show me some promo videos of the game that came with a CD of a 3D course he bought at the time. As a toddler I was fascinated by the characters and the music, and I still am. Everyone should give it a chance ❤
I love the 8 characters in Final Fantasy IX like Amarant Coral, Dagger, Eiko Carol, Freya Crescent, Quina Quen, Steiner, Vivi Ornitier and Zidane Tribal.
I started playing this in 2020 and about 8 hours in I got weirded out by Zidanes tail and had to stop playing. Hard to explain. I’d like to return it because it was such a “simple” game with character, but I worry I’ll get weirded out again.
The answer is YES. 100%. This was one of the last games I played in the mainline series when I was going back through them after falling in love with VII. This is top 3 of all time for me, and the gap between it and most of the other games in the series is staggeringly huge.
I've finished FF9 just recently on Steam. I'll be honest; I forced myself to finish it. Early game, I always come back to progress through the story. But as I reach closer to the end, it gets harder for me to come back. I really like how each character has fixed jobs like Zidane being the Thief, I don't have to think too hard about how to build the perfect team. Unfortunately, the farther I go, the more the combat puts me to sleep. Maybe it IS because of how slow the game is, and maybe the abilities I gain from equipment tend to not be as rewarding as it was initially. With that said, I'm glad I played it, and I'm glad that I was able finish it, but I don't think I'll keep playing it.
So I'm 33 and final fantasy nine is my favorite game of all time. I replay it almost every year. This year I'm playing it on my phone. I got the game when it first came out and was the first RPG I ever beat all by myself and I truly love the game. If you want to play a classic RPG if you can find it I would recommend Legend of Legia. Or Shadow hearts one and two. All great games.
9 is my favourite in the final fantasy series, I was 13/14 when it first came out and I when I first played it I fell in love. Deep story, great character development, nice side quests and side stories. It's game I go back to at least every year or two. It's number 5 in my top 5 games that I can keep going back to time and again and never get bored.
I used to dislike Quina but now she’s one of my faves. The humor in this game is great! I really enjoyed the open world! It’s dark and grey because of the mist, when it opens up later it’s so lush and nice. And it has so many secrets hahah I totally understand people not liking it though.
Commenting to support another youtuber and because I want to know more about FFIX since I have it on the backlog. Here through the frontpage, nice vid!
Keep in mind Freya and Amarants story’s were cut due to time constraints. I hope they tackle that in the remake, as well as * spoilers for ff7 remake* keep it as a real remake rather then a sequel like ff7 remake. I personally love the ost, though they do remix a lot of the themes instead of straight up new ones. Cool vid
one thing for sure, playing ff9 2022 won't be the same as playing ff9 when it first came out.... you don't need 4 discs to play a game XD other than that, ff9 is my fav of all series and also the only series I re-played several times...
The thing I love most about FF9 is that it brought the fantasy elements back to the series. I love the steam punkish feel of 6 and the future tech of 7 but at its core the FF series is a fantasy series not sci-fi.
I Do honestly think that the character designs are the best in FF9 compared any entry before or after. FF10 comes close, but its NPC's are not nearly as creative as in FF9.
As a FF9 fan boy I agree with most of what you said. Not easy for someone who only played it twice to have such an accurate opinion about FF9. I have made more than 100 hundred walkthroughs on this game since 2005, when I was 14 years old and I enjoyed it every single time. This game helped me so much it's undescribable. FF9 is like you said the most consistent game in the whole franchise although I agree it's not the best story(FFX is imo), I would still give it an A. Edit: Speaking of soundtrack - You're not alone - is one of the best in the series and doesn't get enough credit as it should. :P Edit2: Even if it's not a hard game to play, this game has two of the most difficult challenges I came across in the many games I've played . Rope Jump mini game and Obtaining excalibur 2 . the difficulty on these challenges are mindblowing. I love to see other people commenting/playing this game so thank you very much for the video :) cheers
This was the Last FF I beat in 2019 and it was AWESOME, I am at the end of FF Tactics with supped up LVLS and have been for 3 years lol, stopped playing games after Corona Virus take over but I am slowly getting back into watching some play.
Like a lot of people my age, FF7 was my gateway drug to FF. And for a while, 9 was my least favorite of the PS1 era, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate 9’s storytelling and how 9 encapsulates everything FF was up to that point.
New subscriber here but TOP notch video man! And I've been debating on playing Final Fantasy IX for awhile now because I love Vivi as a character but wasn't sure if I wanted to get into a game as long as an FF title.
Final Fantasy IX is my favorite game of all time, and defenitely one of the best games of all time. Its a shame that it has not the publishity it deserves.
Zidane and Garnet relationship the best in a whole FF Series 😇 The way Zidane act, the way Garnet react Zidane's Act, always make me smile and remember all teenager always do 😅 The Development their relationship really heartwarming too 😇
My first Final Fantasy game, and one I absolutely loved when I was younger. Picked it up again recently, and didnt hit the same way. Not that I expected it to hit the exact same way it did when I was younger, but it didnt age how I thought it would. I thought of FFIX a lot while playing Dragon Quest XI, with the classical fantasy imagery and somewhat childish elements. But I realize now that DQXI improved on many aspects in ways I didnt realize until I went back to something like FFIX. It's unfortunate, but my tastes have moved on.
FF9 was my first entry into the franchise and it was very good (in my eyes) and characters serve as a mini story in that mini stories will haunt or catch up with the player later on disk 2 or 3
I agree with the Open World, it would be like an E. But the Story and Music it’s a top A for me… eventhough the story it’s shorter and more linear than other FF like X, XII or XV, the way events and characters unfold is just Magic ❤
It’s one of my favorite games. It wasn’t on my first play through at 18 in 2000. I liked VII and VIII much more at that point, and there were so many other games I wanted to play or play again. Then I played IX again in my 20’s, say 17 years ago, and I was just in love with it. It’s really a deep, existentially bleak, and harsh game. But it’s also super charming. It charms you. IX is a slow burning story unfolding like a novel, it’s superb. Many entries just force more and more dramatic nonsense in to the plot, and IX just has you hooked in because it’s so slick and polished and compelling. It’s top 10 for me all time. And I might be able to argue it to the top 3. It’s a gem. And at its time it was stellar game play. And yeah it’s kind of slow.
FF9 is the only FF game that gives me the sense of adventure. Felt being so far away from one place to another. Also have the most interesting mini game/quest to follow. Still my #1 Final fantasy so far
This is my Final Fantasy that got away; upgraded to a PS2 and never picked up FF9, skipped right over it for X which is a top 3 all-time game for me. Definitely need to give 9 a fair shake
I played ff9 and got the platinum trophy back in 2021 when it got released on ps now along with the other ff games and it was amazing!! Loved it more than ff7 and 8
Awesome video! That's exactly how I feel about the game! So many people these days seem to give 9 way too much praise. It's a good game but definitely has flaws.
Possibly my favourite FF from that time. I still have my PS2 and discs... Looking forward to revisiting that lovely world. A remake, or thorough remaster would be amazing though.
FF9 was amazing when I first played it 24 years ago, and it still is to this day. Can`t wait for the ai upscale fan made versions with re-drawn backgrounds, vagrant story looks so sick with it...
Recently replayed all the mainline games in the series (not xi & xiv) and my favourites have definitely changed over the years. 9 is now my absolute favourite, taken over 7, 8 & 10. My only complaint would be the battles are incredibly slow. My recommendation would be to play the hacked version that speeds up the atb, that's all. Makes the combat so much enjoyable. I played it on my hacked ps classic and felt right at home using the ps1 controller.
While 7 remains my favourite (I just love thr characters and the Materia system) and 6 is the real timeless masterpiece, I still believe 9 to be the ultimate experience, the quintessential Final Fantasy (and the one I had the most fun with leveling)
i haven’t played ff9 yet but i’m planning to so this is a good video to watch lol. i recently finished ff8 and your video helped a lot! keep up the good work :)
I got this game when it first came out, I started replaying it again last week. It's been a constant companion and even now I'm finding things I didn't before!
Final Fantasy 9 is so underrated. I love both the main party as well as the supporting cast and how the story is conveyed. The ATE system let you see what the rest of your party is doing while you explore. It made the areas you visit feel fleshed out. Also the events and themes of the game are pretty heavy. The FMVs are still gorgeous to this day and it's insane that this was done on the PS1.
I played this game through disc 2 but disc 3 was lost or stolen and didn't get to play it. I just bought on e store last week and I'm excited to play it
This is till my favorite FF title to date. I played it as soon as it released on the PS1. I just fall in love with the characters and the music. It also the first FF title I played from start to finish at that time. (I'm the oldest of 4 children so often I found one of my brothers has gone through my games and just took one of them without telling me. Ah, childhood memories. Haha.) I've played the game several times over the years, and I never get bored of it. I just find myself falling in love with the characters all over again, and I 've seen mu options change on them as I' ve grown older. The music hits me just as hard and I know no FF song that can hit me harder than Melodies of Life. It remains a remarkable game, that deserves so much more love than it goes today.
Randomly stumbled across this video (huge ff9 fan) and it took me till halfway through the video that you’re prez from TGL reacts! Loving the one piece reactions and now you’ve got another sub on this channel too!
5:07 - funny thing about the voice acting. When this came out, a bunch of my friends and I were coming up with voices of our own. When I saw Steiner and his monologue, the voice in my head that came out made all of them roll over laughing. Dudley DoRight from the original Rocky and Bullwinkle show. Have a listen to and read Steiner’s words. I apologize for nothing.
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i’d love to see you do a video on final fantasy 10! it’s my favorite ff game as of rn :)
@@selinmirjahan Favourite mainline entry for me as well, so potentially?👀
@@reliableprezi'll be waiting patiently ^^
Final fantasy xii. I am replaying it and actually going to finish it for the first time. I appreciate it way more than I used to. Such a great game. I am brand new to your channel though.
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The evolution of the Graphics from FF7 to IX is crazy considering both are on PS1
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FFVIII was most realistic of the PS1 era as IX was intended as more of an homage to the classic Final Fantasy experience, (something of a love letter to all that came before) as opposed to where VII and VIII were trying to push the going for more modern and realistic visuals
Though this is probably less evident on the “upscaled” re-released versions available today
And yet to this day, VII was and still is the better game by a huge margin. Character models be damned, IX's story was just kind of meh in comparison and Kuja was just a weaker version of Sephiroth.
@@NeutralGloomBot subjective, I enjoyed FFIX more than ff7.
Having a blast with ff7 Remake though
@@Arthzul Nope I refuse the "muh opinion" stance. The fact is VII changed how people perceived RPGs in the west and kicked off a golden era of games that started away from the typical medieval fantasy narrative. Not to say others haven't done the same before FFVII, but VII was the first one that mattered. Also, without the success of VII, IX doesn't exist and IX copied a lot from its predecessor which is why the bast majority of people put VII above IX. This review is dead on. IX is a solid B+ of a game but it's not an epic like VI, VII, and X because all three of those games broke molds and changed the industry for the better.
In my opinion you missed the mark on saying it doesn't have anything that stands above the others. I think it has more heart than all of them. The character development is superb and it makes you root for the cast and cherish their interactions and revelations
Exactly - the character development is what stands it apart from the others
A resounding yes I've played this more times than I can count. It's definitely a comfort game you keep coming back to over the years.
So does the many other final fantasy. Missed his point by a long shot
@@WarWxlfbased kefka enjoyer
FFX has the best characters and development I feel.
Uematsu even says FF9 is his best work. He wrote over 100 tracks for the game. The music is a masterpiece!
Hmmmm FF9 Music isn't as memorable as 7 or 8
@@Jay-Kay-BuwemboFF8’s music is annoying to me. 9 is a masterpiece from start to finish. 7 has some of the best tracks, but the soundtrack gets a bit stale in the latter half of the game.
@@goodmanwiseman303 I don't remember any of FF9s tracks, FF8 had some iconic music especially that understated track in Balamb Garden at the beginning. FF8 starts quietly, will always remember my experience with it
@dugebuwembo I know that out of the 3 PS1 FF games, 7, 8, & 9. 9 is my favorite, the great news about all 3 is they are all great. And if your jumping into any of them, you are nearly guaranteed an exemplary experience.
OMG yes, It was filled with so much nostalgia.
FF9 is my favorite out of the series. I can admit that nostalgia has something to do with it for me but I also replay this game every few years and I still enjoy it. The world and characters are what keep me coming back. I’m really looking forward to see what they do with the remake with modern graphics and maybe a similar battle system to FF7R
There is no FFIX remake. That's a fan rumor. A quick google searched confirmed that. Also, don't hold your breath for it because its not popular enough for that. VI might get a 2DHD remake, but IX is what is. I would argue after the remaster being done so well, there is no need for a remake. Would rather SE remake Xenogears or Chrono Trigger and spend their time on something other than FF for a change.
Hopefully the next remake is FF6 that would be amazing
@@scabu3 I just wish they would release FF6 on Switch or PS5
@@NeutralGloomBot Everything is a rumor until it's being announced. You can't fault people for having hopes for it when the NVIDIA list of leaked games have MOSTLY been announced. Only time will tell if your bold claims will hold true.
It doesn't need a remake, it's perfect as it is
ff9 is like the most cozy game in my memory. when i see images from it and hear music from it, i get this warm fuzzy feeling of wanting to chill a bit in its world again.
id say its the most rounded ff ever. i love it.
I would recommend everyone to download the moguri mod. It really improves the background graphics. I turned off the extra music but the graphic overhaul was amazing.
Between the Mogurimod to vastly boost visuals and the Alternate Fantasy mod to vastly boost the gameplay, FF9 is THE FF to play in modern times.
@LeoC It basically rebalances the whole game, from changing basically all skills to how most status effects work to which abilities are learned from weapons, it's a pretty big overhaul and it makes the game not your usual basic jrpg.
If you're somewhat competent with these games I'd go straight for the alternate fantasy since the normal game is just like all FF, which is pretty easy and straightforward. Considering how ff9 is focused on gathering equipment, the higher difficulty makes it so the player feels more rewarded since the equipment is valuable, while if the game is very easy it doesn't really matter since you would win regardless.
My favourite game, not only in the FF series. I was lucky enough to play it around 2003 (can't remember properly). It made such an impression in me, that it was from then on my definition of fantasy. Everything is superb; characters, the greater-than-life story, the cities, its inhabitants, the monsters... and, last but not least, the MUSIC (of course). It's the game you want to play with your son when he gets patient enough to enter the RPG world.
Not only is this the best mainline game, Vivi is arguably the best FF character. The journey he goes through life is the deepest of the series. He is easily the most relatable character as he grows and his comradery with Steiner is gold.
What I love the most about Vivi and Steiners relationship, is that from the jump Steiner had mad respect and admiration for Vivi. Which is quite wholesome!
@vermillionaether I am doing my FIRST playthru despite owning this own disc for years! I just made it to the Evil Forest... "Master Vivi!" ❤🎉😂
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@thesupremety just started replaying it tonight what a masterpiece 9 is my favorite have a 22 year old save file from high school on my memory card.
Tbh it was my first exposure to the series watching my friend play it back in 00s. I was awed with the graphics, characters and story. Fast forward 2022, I managed to finish it.
I just started playing this game for the first time, so this is super timely for me! Love the content!!
Hope you enjoy!
I played it several times and just love it, the sound , the atmosphere the characters. Just 👍🏼
I played ff 7, 8, 9, and 10 over the past year and though all of them are great I would say 9 is chef’s kiss and my personal favorite.
You gotta play 6 and tactics as well. 2 of the best!
ff9 had the best story ever for me as a kid!
Man, the random battle transitions in glorious PAL 50 hertz make one truly grateful for the speed-up button in the remaster.
I loved IX back in the day. I played it on PS2 because I was one of the weirdos that never bought a PS1. Need to give this one another go on PC with some mods to polish it up.
Great video.
I loved Final Fantasy IX at release. It was a great throwback to the classic era while feeling more modern. It doesn't seem to get talked about as much as 7 or 8, but i enjoy it more than 8 personally.
Zidane was such a great protagonist and i enjoyed his chemistry with Garnet.
But do you enjoy it more than 7?
@@dylanalexander4393 not as much but close
FF9 is the only one that can make me cry. Maybe FF10 as well, but yah the FF9 story is one of the best
@@jaretco6423 Everyone's different. I think that's what makes the FF franchise great because different people are touched by different subject matters/plot points
@@jaretco6423 FF9 still my favorite so you good
I religiously replaying this masterpiece every year
To me, FF9 was a nostalgic distillation of the Final Fantasy series down to it's most basic elements.
For that reason I think it wasn't meant to stand out per se, but it does feel like eating your favorite home cooked childhood meal. It might not be the best thing you've ever eaten, but it has familiarity and heart to it that can only come with an honest sincerity
This was beautiful
You said it perfectly.
I always liked the fact that it was a self-contained story - it didn't demand a sequel or prequel, and had a very satisfactory ending.
Played this when i was 10? Played it after ff8 but i only finished when it was remastered. For first timers in FF series or JRPG in general, this is a good entry to Final Fantasy or JRPG. Loveable characters, great plot, not too complex battle system, really great music!
The only Final Fantasy world I would like to live in. Small apartment in Theater District in Lindblum, watching ships coming and going. Occasionaly go to Treno for a night out playing cards and drinking. What else do you need!?
I personally think final fantasy 9 did 2 things better than almost any other in the series. It made the world feel lived in and sucked you in immediately. I think other games in the series including 7 at some points has places there just to be there if that makes sense. I never felt that way in 9. Every location felt important and was memorable from Dali looking like a innocent humble village. Lindeblum felt like a big thriving metropolis, Treno being like Venice built by people with endless wealth. Second the character building and development is as strong as any other game ( Garnet,Vivi and Steiner especially great), to me the core message in 9 is "do you really want to know the answers to your biggest questions and do you have the courage to accept and embrace the answer" which i think is as powerful and deep theme you can carry in a story. If you like good story telling this game will hold it own with any other in the series.
9 is forever my favorite in the series even with its quirks or downfalls…and this video made my day. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into this
I started it but didnt end up continuing since i wanted to play a more modern game. Story was nice so far tho. The princess just disappeared from her Uncle’s castle. I also love the map music. I also like being able to learn abilities from gear
After this square never got the characters on such a high level ever again. FF 10 still had some likeable characters, but from 9 it was a downfall which accelerated with every part released after 10
Just beat it today for the first time. Absolutely loved it. What a journey…
I just beat it yesterday. I'm 22 years late on playing it, but it's a great game
It's 2023 and I'm about to dive back into this classic! I'm glad to see your review on it👌
0:00 - 0:06 perfectly described ❤
For real tho FF9 is a magical masterpiece that just has a certain "soul" it's 101% worth it ... i claim FF8 to be my fave game of all time but ngl FF9 is probably the real one ... it just changed me like no other game 😫❤
~ also the timing of your upload is just perfect, since im playing it again right now on switch - and no matter how often i replay this game or how old i get, FF9 squeezes every possible emotion out of me ... 💕
How’s the switch load times👀
@@reliableprez pretty ok ~ only problems i have is that starting a battle without the double speed option reeeaaalllyy takes way to fcking long, idk why that is, but that's not ok for a port of a 20+ year old game, and theres sudden crashes ... like why ×______×
@@akiinmoonlight79 Yep had the same issues back when I played it that way
This is hands down my favorite game ever, it has been since I was 7 or 8. Every time I replay it I get so damn nostalgic but also find new things to appreciate
The relationship I have with FF9 and the feelings I get from it are unexplainable. I first played in 2000 when I was 7 years old because my dad was playing it. Of course I didn’t beat it lol. Since then I have gone through the first 2 discs at least 4 times and STILL HAVEN’T beaten the game. Different circumstances have kept me from completing it. Yet, it’s still one of my most favorite games, nostalgia accepted and included lol. Thank you for doing a video on it
I beat FFX because I loved watching my dad play it, and I love it. This too shall I one day beat.
P.S. it’s currently the theme of my PS4 Home Screen. #FF9Love
One day you will see them end credits
When you got time to play it. Make sure you play it when you are not in moment when you life is too happy.
The dark and depressed side of this game story is what makes this game special.
Good boy
I'm on the same boat. Have loved 6-10 all my childhood but I only finished 7 and 10. Am probably on my 4th try of 9 again.
Woah, woah, this boring chore or a game has multiple discs?! OMFG. So many man hours went into this and yet it still plays… like _this?_ Making a JRPG is wasted effort.
I got Final Fantasy IX on my PS4 last year. I've known about it for years before that though and my verdict: it's a masterpiece! I knew it was underappreciated but until recently, it was a shame it wasn't more popular back then. I don't care what people say, FFIX has plenty of iconic moments, the ending in particular made me tear up! I loved it so much; I played through it 3 times. I'm overjoyed that IX has gotten such a resurgence in recent years so more people can know how good it is making its upcoming remake well earned!
Great video! I want to introduce some friends to the game for them to give it a chance, and this is just perfect.
I know FFIX since I'm like 2-3 years old, my dad used to show me some promo videos of the game that came with a CD of a 3D course he bought at the time. As a toddler I was fascinated by the characters and the music, and I still am. Everyone should give it a chance ❤
Haven't played it for 20 years! Definitely going to get back into it! Thx for the video
I love the 8 characters in Final Fantasy IX like Amarant Coral, Dagger, Eiko Carol, Freya Crescent, Quina Quen, Steiner, Vivi Ornitier and Zidane Tribal.
Adelbert Steiner, I think.
I started playing this in 2020 and about 8 hours in I got weirded out by Zidanes tail and had to stop playing. Hard to explain. I’d like to return it because it was such a “simple” game with character, but I worry I’ll get weirded out again.
The answer is YES. 100%. This was one of the last games I played in the mainline series when I was going back through them after falling in love with VII. This is top 3 of all time for me, and the gap between it and most of the other games in the series is staggeringly huge.
FF 9 was my first final fantasy. It's still my favorite mainline entry to this day. Only FFT comes close to surpassing it for me
FFIX was always my favorite. I love the cast and the themes.
The answer is yes, for any year.
I've finished FF9 just recently on Steam.
I'll be honest; I forced myself to finish it.
Early game, I always come back to progress through the story. But as I reach closer to the end, it gets harder for me to come back.
I really like how each character has fixed jobs like Zidane being the Thief, I don't have to think too hard about how to build the perfect team.
Unfortunately, the farther I go, the more the combat puts me to sleep. Maybe it IS because of how slow the game is, and maybe the abilities I gain from equipment tend to not be as rewarding as it was initially.
With that said, I'm glad I played it, and I'm glad that I was able finish it, but I don't think I'll keep playing it.
Combat really is just purely solid but doesn't give you much reason to level anyone up
So I'm 33 and final fantasy nine is my favorite game of all time. I replay it almost every year. This year I'm playing it on my phone. I got the game when it first came out and was the first RPG I ever beat all by myself and I truly love the game. If you want to play a classic RPG if you can find it I would recommend Legend of Legia. Or Shadow hearts one and two. All great games.
9 is my favourite in the final fantasy series, I was 13/14 when it first came out and I when I first played it I fell in love. Deep story, great character development, nice side quests and side stories. It's game I go back to at least every year or two. It's number 5 in my top 5 games that I can keep going back to time and again and never get bored.
Like and comment for the algorithm. Your videos are tops mate! 👍
I used to dislike Quina but now she’s one of my faves. The humor in this game is great!
I really enjoyed the open world! It’s dark and grey because of the mist, when it opens up later it’s so lush and nice. And it has so many secrets hahah I totally understand people not liking it though.
Disagree with most your criticisms of the game. Sure the battles are slow and trance was dumb but other than that its one of the best games ever made.
But isn’t combat literally most of the gameplay?
Just played it once more earlier this year and it was awesome as expected 😎👍
Commenting to support another youtuber and because I want to know more about FFIX since I have it on the backlog. Here through the frontpage, nice vid!
Keep in mind Freya and Amarants story’s were cut due to time constraints.
I hope they tackle that in the remake, as well as * spoilers for ff7 remake* keep it as a real remake rather then a sequel like ff7 remake.
I personally love the ost, though they do remix a lot of the themes instead of straight up new ones.
Cool vid
one thing for sure, playing ff9 2022 won't be the same as playing ff9 when it first came out.... you don't need 4 discs to play a game XD
other than that, ff9 is my fav of all series and also the only series I re-played several times...
The thing I love most about FF9 is that it brought the fantasy elements back to the series. I love the steam punkish feel of 6 and the future tech of 7 but at its core the FF series is a fantasy series not sci-fi.
Final Fantasy 9 hits me so hard... when vivi questioning about his existence... i felt emptiness... 😢
FF9 is worth playing ANY time. Best FF out there imo.
I Do honestly think that the character designs are the best in FF9 compared any entry before or after. FF10 comes close, but its NPC's are not nearly as creative as in FF9.
As a FF9 fan boy I agree with most of what you said. Not easy for someone who only played it twice to have such an accurate opinion about FF9.
I have made more than 100 hundred walkthroughs on this game since 2005, when I was 14 years old and I enjoyed it every single time.
This game helped me so much it's undescribable.
FF9 is like you said the most consistent game in the whole franchise although I agree it's not the best story(FFX is imo), I would still give it an A.
Edit: Speaking of soundtrack - You're not alone - is one of the best in the series and doesn't get enough credit as it should. :P
Edit2: Even if it's not a hard game to play, this game has two of the most difficult challenges I came across in the many games I've played . Rope Jump mini game and Obtaining excalibur 2 . the difficulty on these challenges are mindblowing.
I love to see other people commenting/playing this game so thank you very much for the video :)
cheers
This was the Last FF I beat in 2019 and it was AWESOME, I am at the end of FF Tactics with supped up LVLS and have been for 3 years lol, stopped playing games after Corona Virus take over but I am slowly getting back into watching some play.
Like a lot of people my age, FF7 was my gateway drug to FF. And for a while, 9 was my least favorite of the PS1 era, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate 9’s storytelling and how 9 encapsulates everything FF was up to that point.
New subscriber here but TOP notch video man! And I've been debating on playing Final Fantasy IX for awhile now because I love Vivi as a character but wasn't sure if I wanted to get into a game as long as an FF title.
Final Fantasy IX is my favorite game of all time, and defenitely one of the best games of all time. Its a shame that it has not the publishity it deserves.
My only issue was the combat being slow but thankfully you can fix that real easily with the latest release on steam.
Magical game. FF9 or 7 depending on the day would be me faves. I've a lot of time for 9. It's beautiful.
thank you for this video, it is really entertaining
your joke is very funny it really cracks me up lol
Zidane and Garnet relationship the best in a whole FF Series 😇
The way Zidane act, the way Garnet react Zidane's Act, always make me smile and remember all teenager always do 😅
The Development their relationship really heartwarming too 😇
9 is the best FF to date. My favorite of all of them.
My first Final Fantasy game, and one I absolutely loved when I was younger. Picked it up again recently, and didnt hit the same way. Not that I expected it to hit the exact same way it did when I was younger, but it didnt age how I thought it would.
I thought of FFIX a lot while playing Dragon Quest XI, with the classical fantasy imagery and somewhat childish elements. But I realize now that DQXI improved on many aspects in ways I didnt realize until I went back to something like FFIX. It's unfortunate, but my tastes have moved on.
maybe that's why a remake is in the works... *crossing fingers
FF9 was my first entry into the franchise
and it was very good (in my eyes)
and characters serve as a mini story
in that mini stories will haunt or catch up with the player later on disk 2 or 3
I agree with the Open World, it would be like an E.
But the Story and Music it’s a top A for me… eventhough the story it’s shorter and more linear than other FF like X, XII or XV, the way events and characters unfold is just Magic ❤
How is it more linear than X? That game started the trend of the games being long hallways
It’s one of my favorite games. It wasn’t on my first play through at 18 in 2000. I liked VII and VIII much more at that point, and there were so many other games I wanted to play or play again. Then I played IX again in my 20’s, say 17 years ago, and I was just in love with it. It’s really a deep, existentially bleak, and harsh game. But it’s also super charming. It charms you. IX is a slow burning story unfolding like a novel, it’s superb. Many entries just force more and more dramatic nonsense in to the plot, and IX just has you hooked in because it’s so slick and polished and compelling. It’s top 10 for me all time. And I might be able to argue it to the top 3. It’s a gem. And at its time it was stellar game play.
And yeah it’s kind of slow.
FF9 is the only FF game that gives me the sense of adventure. Felt being so far away from one place to another. Also have the most interesting mini game/quest to follow. Still my #1 Final fantasy so far
This is my Final Fantasy that got away; upgraded to a PS2 and never picked up FF9, skipped right over it for X which is a top 3 all-time game for me. Definitely need to give 9 a fair shake
I played ff9 and got the platinum trophy back in 2021 when it got released on ps now along with the other ff games and it was amazing!! Loved it more than ff7 and 8
it was my first ff game, played it at the age of 7 but dropped it midway. might pick it up again but not sure.
FFIX is still my favorite FF game. 😍 ❤️
To say ff9 sound track is anything less than s teir is just insane to me. Honestly the best ost in the series imo
FR. I'd rank IX's music on par with X's. One of the best of the FF series
Awesome video! That's exactly how I feel about the game! So many people these days seem to give 9 way too much praise. It's a good game but definitely has flaws.
I dont think that. I personaly dont like 10 that much because its ended to fast but besides that. 7 gets so much praise that i got sick of it
Possibly my favourite FF from that time. I still have my PS2 and discs... Looking forward to revisiting that lovely world. A remake, or thorough remaster would be amazing though.
FFIX is the highest quality experience of all the FFs. Incredible game
FF9 was amazing when I first played it 24 years ago, and it still is to this day. Can`t wait for the ai upscale fan made versions with re-drawn backgrounds, vagrant story looks so sick with it...
lmao i also 2 seconds into this said "yes its worth playing" great vid now im out
I'm almost finished with my 2nd playthrough since the game debuted. Definitely worth playing still and my all time favorite FF.
In a nutshell, yes
Recently replayed all the mainline games in the series (not xi & xiv) and my favourites have definitely changed over the years. 9 is now my absolute favourite, taken over 7, 8 & 10. My only complaint would be the battles are incredibly slow.
My recommendation would be to play the hacked version that speeds up the atb, that's all. Makes the combat so much enjoyable.
I played it on my hacked ps classic and felt right at home using the ps1 controller.
While 7 remains my favourite (I just love thr characters and the Materia system) and 6 is the real timeless masterpiece, I still believe 9 to be the ultimate experience, the quintessential Final Fantasy (and the one I had the most fun with leveling)
i haven’t played ff9 yet but i’m planning to so this is a good video to watch lol. i recently finished ff8 and your video helped a lot! keep up the good work :)
Appreciate that a lot!
I got this game when it first came out, I started replaying it again last week. It's been a constant companion and even now I'm finding things I didn't before!
I loved FFVII for a lot of reasons, but this was the first game that just left my jaw on the floor (in part because I was late to console RPG's).
Hello from 2023! New to turn based and JRPGs. Thanks for the video
I just played it today and at the start i didn't like the animal stuff but it started to grow on me and now i like it
Great video mate! Been playing this game these past few weeks, loving it!
Final Fantasy 9 is so underrated. I love both the main party as well as the supporting cast and how the story is conveyed. The ATE system let you see what the rest of your party is doing while you explore. It made the areas you visit feel fleshed out. Also the events and themes of the game are pretty heavy.
The FMVs are still gorgeous to this day and it's insane that this was done on the PS1.
Skip the video answer is yes 0:01
This the classic FF PS1 era game that aged better.
I played this game through disc 2 but disc 3 was lost or stolen and didn't get to play it. I just bought on e store last week and I'm excited to play it
9 is the masterpiece of the series imo
This is till my favorite FF title to date. I played it as soon as it released on the PS1. I just fall in love with the characters and the music. It also the first FF title I played from start to finish at that time.
(I'm the oldest of 4 children so often I found one of my brothers has gone through my games and just took one of them without telling me. Ah, childhood memories. Haha.)
I've played the game several times over the years, and I never get bored of it. I just find myself falling in love with the characters all over again, and I 've seen mu options change on them as I' ve grown older. The music hits me just as hard and I know no FF song that can hit me harder than Melodies of Life. It remains a remarkable game, that deserves so much more love than it goes today.
Randomly stumbled across this video (huge ff9 fan) and it took me till halfway through the video that you’re prez from TGL reacts! Loving the one piece reactions and now you’ve got another sub on this channel too!
Eyyyy😂😂 that’s what I’m talking about! Cant hide my recognisable voice huh
moguri mod is what everyone needs with this game
5:07 - funny thing about the voice acting. When this came out, a bunch of my friends and I were coming up with voices of our own. When I saw Steiner and his monologue, the voice in my head that came out made all of them roll over laughing.
Dudley DoRight from the original Rocky and Bullwinkle show. Have a listen to and read Steiner’s words.
I apologize for nothing.
planning on getting into more classic RPGs. Great video!
FINAL FANTASY IX is the best game ever created, of course it's worth playing it , anytime!