Adelbert Steiner's definitions
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
Get the final fantasy 9mug. by Adelbert Steiner March 22, 2008
Get the brainwashmug. A cool lookin, cool talkin moogle in Final Fantasy IX. Makes a cameo in FFCC as well. Buy stuff off him at bargain prices.
by Adelbert Steiner March 20, 2008
Get the stiltzkinmug. Up and coming Final Fantasy fighting game for PSP. It pits all the heros on the side of Cosmos against the villains on the side of Chaos from FFs 1-12. Looks awesome.
by Adelbert Steiner May 30, 2009
Get the Dissidiamug. The main villain of Final Fantasy IX. Some people thought he was a woman at first, even though he was labelled as 'Mystery Man'. Kuja is amazingly powerful, suffering only a small cut from a powerful attack from Bahamut. He also destroys a planet which Id like to see any other FF villain do.
by Adelbert Steiner March 20, 2008
Get the Kujamug. The morbidly obeice mother of the beautiful Princess Garnet in Final Fantasy IX. Naturally she isnt the legitimate mother. Brahne turns bad but is killed by Kuja who turns her own summon against her by using the Invincible (an airship).
by Adelbert Steiner March 20, 2008
Get the Brahnemug. Final Fantasy IX is so underrated man!
by Adelbert Steiner March 21, 2008
Get the underratedmug.