In my opinion, the best game ever. Final Fantasy IX is very different thematically to FFVII and FFVIII since it returns to its roots. Instead of a modern world with mobiles and emails, the setting is pretty simple (although there are airships). It truly feels like a fantasy game and one that is done extremely well.
The characters are all unique and are brought to life by a beautifully written script. Nobuo Uematsu returned for his last solo FF sound track and it was amazing. From the beginning piece 'The Place I'll Return to Someday' to the emotionally powerful 'You're not alone', the music never fails to pull at those heart strings.
The gameplay is solid and enjoyable despite lacking any uniqueness. Which brings me onto another point about FFIX in that it was intended to be a throw back to the earlier Final Fantasys. In that respect the plot, characters and setting were not ground breaking. But all these aspects were done so damn well that Sakaguchi, the series founder called it the best Final Fantasy yet. Uematsu said the same.
In conclusion, FFIX is a magnificent game although it failed to make the impact that many FF fans (such as me) feel it deserved. So, for those of you who haven't played it, go play it now! It is more than just a game, the experience and memories may well last you a lifetime.
The characters are all unique and are brought to life by a beautifully written script. Nobuo Uematsu returned for his last solo FF sound track and it was amazing. From the beginning piece 'The Place I'll Return to Someday' to the emotionally powerful 'You're not alone', the music never fails to pull at those heart strings.
The gameplay is solid and enjoyable despite lacking any uniqueness. Which brings me onto another point about FFIX in that it was intended to be a throw back to the earlier Final Fantasys. In that respect the plot, characters and setting were not ground breaking. But all these aspects were done so damn well that Sakaguchi, the series founder called it the best Final Fantasy yet. Uematsu said the same.
In conclusion, FFIX is a magnificent game although it failed to make the impact that many FF fans (such as me) feel it deserved. So, for those of you who haven't played it, go play it now! It is more than just a game, the experience and memories may well last you a lifetime.
by Adelbert Steiner March 20, 2008
The point at the end of a series where characters start hooking up and having kids.
Championed by the writing of Hideaki Sorachi.
Championed by the writing of Hideaki Sorachi.
The final battle's already over, and the story's gonna end soon. At this point yiu protag-types start proving ships and babymaking. It's the final fantasy phenomenon!
screw you, real men play Dragon Quest!
screw you, real men play Dragon Quest!
by Karashou September 11, 2018
A fantasy based on reality. The greatest ARPG to date. This video game has a dark plot and an incredible cast of characters and a really hot and lethal female lead.
Praising this game is in front of the bad lot of FF fans is like praising anal sex in a Catholic church. Tread carefully within the convulated FF fandom.
Praising this game is in front of the bad lot of FF fans is like praising anal sex in a Catholic church. Tread carefully within the convulated FF fandom.
Gamer 1: Yo, what do you think of Cindy from Final Fantasy XV?
Gamer 2: She's wonderful. But I don't get why Gladios gets a pass on showing his abs around, and fighting like that in front of enemies - SO MUCH TESTOSTERONE. While female characters are not allowed to embrace their sexuality in this game or be judged for their personality in gaming.
Gamer 2: She's wonderful. But I don't get why Gladios gets a pass on showing his abs around, and fighting like that in front of enemies - SO MUCH TESTOSTERONE. While female characters are not allowed to embrace their sexuality in this game or be judged for their personality in gaming.
by VoltaireKorchinster October 2, 2015
A turn based strategy and role playing game by Squaresoft. It contains a complicated and well developed story about a war between rival kingdoms and the search for the Zodiac Stones which let demons manifest themselves through the stoneholders.
The combat plays out similary to a chess game, where in a battle, units take their turns moving and attacking on a grid. The max number of characters the player can use in a game is at most 5, although the player can have as many as 16 (I think) characters at his or her disposal. They gain experience and job points whenever they complete an action. The job points can be spent on abilities for the job (class) that the character is at the time. The characters can switch jobs between battles, and more and more jobs become available to the character as he/she gains levels in certain prerequisite jobs. Items can be bought for the characters between battles in shops at destinations (castles/cities) on the World Map (It's literally a map with dots as areas and lines between them.) Because of this setup. Almost all of the game is combat, with the rest being preparation and cutscenes in the story.
For a time the game was near impossible to find and it was selling for upwards of $100 at used game stores. After a few years it was finally made again as one of Playstation's Greatest Hits, and now should be much easier to find.
The combat plays out similary to a chess game, where in a battle, units take their turns moving and attacking on a grid. The max number of characters the player can use in a game is at most 5, although the player can have as many as 16 (I think) characters at his or her disposal. They gain experience and job points whenever they complete an action. The job points can be spent on abilities for the job (class) that the character is at the time. The characters can switch jobs between battles, and more and more jobs become available to the character as he/she gains levels in certain prerequisite jobs. Items can be bought for the characters between battles in shops at destinations (castles/cities) on the World Map (It's literally a map with dots as areas and lines between them.) Because of this setup. Almost all of the game is combat, with the rest being preparation and cutscenes in the story.
For a time the game was near impossible to find and it was selling for upwards of $100 at used game stores. After a few years it was finally made again as one of Playstation's Greatest Hits, and now should be much easier to find.
What, my definition isn't good enough? Buy Final Fantasy Tactics somewhere and check it out, it's only 10 bucks.
by JoshyPoshyPuddingPie June 14, 2006
The only level based RPG that you can beat at minimum levels (known as the 122333 challenge) due to the Firefly accessory (you gain no exp), the gun class of weapons that do the same damage no matter your strength, and the fact that bosses and 'marks' don't give you exp.
Watching this however, can seriously damage your pride.
Watching this however, can seriously damage your pride.
You: Damn! I can't beat this boss, let me see how to do it online.
Me: pwned at lvl 1 bitches!!!
You(real thinking): Wtf. Amazing
You(hating): He must not have a life, only plays Final Fantasy XII
Me: pwned at lvl 1 bitches!!!
You(real thinking): Wtf. Amazing
You(hating): He must not have a life, only plays Final Fantasy XII
by RPGbuff October 9, 2009
A game for the Super Famicom/ Super Nintendo. It was released by Square Soft in 1993. Known as Final Fantasy III in the US, it has been widely regarded as the best game in the Final Fantasy serise, ans well as one of the best games made for the Super Nintendo. It follows the story of a young girl named Terra, who is half human and half "Esper", a race of magical beings who were thought to have dissapeared a millinea ago. She is brainwashed by the evil "Empire" who plan to use her abilities, and the abilities of Espers to create new war weapons. She encounters an Esper on one of her missions with the Empire, and is struck with amnesia. She is eventually led by Locke, a treasure hunter, to a group known as The Returners, and anti-Empire organization. She then sets out to destroy the Empire who brainwashed her.
by LockeCole311 April 3, 2004
An epic low-fantasy RPG developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), and released for the Sony PlayStation console in 1997.
Frequently cited as one of the best video games of all time, FF7 was lauded for its massive size, depth of story, stunning visuals and unforgettable score, and is widely credited with popularising role playing games in the western world.
The game has since spawned numerous inferior sequels, prequels, remakes and spin-offs, none of which appear to have lessened its god-like reputation amongst enthusiasts.
Frequently cited as one of the best video games of all time, FF7 was lauded for its massive size, depth of story, stunning visuals and unforgettable score, and is widely credited with popularising role playing games in the western world.
The game has since spawned numerous inferior sequels, prequels, remakes and spin-offs, none of which appear to have lessened its god-like reputation amongst enthusiasts.
by Slimemon March 21, 2017