Gonna give this one a try....

Bonjour

FFIX is the only FF that was released on the PSX that I haven't played (aside from FFXI).

How did you people enjoy this one compared to the other PSX releases?

I really liked it, compaired to VIII I thought it was a whole lot better, but that's just me. I also liked VII a lot, but IX is just a bit better in my oppinion. If you get through the first disk, that's really when the action starts and you get hooked to it, so don't just play up through disk one and say you don't like it (a lot of people I know have done that). IX is one of the more unpopular ones, probably because it was released soon before the Playstation 2 came out, but I would say... good choice in deciding to play it. :D

I enjoyed this one way more than I thought I would. I put off playing it because it looked different and so I guess I was too quick to judge. But a friend of mine suggested I play it/let me borrow it and once I did, I was hooked for quite a while. I even blew off her friend's birthday party for it. *shame shame*

I still like FFVIII better, but that's only because it was the first one I ever played, so it's kinda special. :rolleyes2

Classic and bring back memories. A nice FF game which act as a tribute to the past FF series and an overall excellent storyline like other FF.

7 & 8 were spectacular imo so for me 9 wasn't as strong. However it was a great game I just don't like the light hearted feel as much. The characters while developed well weren't developed in the darker, more thoughtful way (you didn't see what they were feeling, and it didn't feel as important except Vivi, who brought up the most interesting topic in the game, of course this is all my opinion) as the others. The battle system had a well done battle system. You have multiple jobs (thief, warrior, black mage, dragoon, blue mage, I think amarant's a monk and two white mages/summoners) and you learn abilities from your weapons. Sometimes you learn moves and sometimes you learn abilities that you equip to your character via a the ability part of the system. you have a certain # of ability points for each character that goes up as you level, and you gain abilities from training with weapons. Abilities you equip could stop status, allow u to counterattack, make you level quickly, make you good against a certain type of enemy, etc... Overall I liked the system a ton for a job system but prefer customizing system's like VIII. The graphics gave a nice fun fell to the game and the FMV's were great. Plot was good in a somewhat medieval setting. The character's were well developed for the type of rpg it is. I thought the main enemy was probably the best done main enemy in the series. I found some of the characters dull but characters like Vivi made up for it. The game had a lot more humor than 7 or 8 with characters like Steiner and Quina (one of the most disliked characters in FF history whom I thought was funny). Overall the game is a very stong game which is strong in a lot of areas and easy to get into. Probably my 5th favorite game all time after: 1.FFVIII 2.FFVII 3.Shadow Hearts Covenant (wonderful game with great humor and characters) 4.FFX and 5.FFIX.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the prompt reply, everyone.

I do like the traditional feel of the old final fantasies, the job system, and a medieval setting. I think I'll really enjoy this one too.

Learning abilities from your weapons sounds similar to the materia and the sphere grid systems. Both of which I enjoyed.

It sounds a bit different than FFVIII, which as of now is my favorite FF, and favorite game ever. However, I love the traditional medieval setting and traditional feel the old FF's gave me, so I'm sure this will be a great game.

i was actually a little disappointed because i expected more from it, but it was still a great game. the storyline was amazing, but i wasn't as fond of the battle system. i have only replayed it a couple of times, only finishing it twice. i agree with polyonymous that the first disc wasn't as great as the others, and the first disc moved somewhat slowly. Although this game wasn't my favorite, it was really really well made.

Of all the ff's past ff7 (there in a different league really) ff9 is my least favourite. I like the job system and learning abilities from weapons but thats about it. I don't think the storyline was deep enough and the battle system (especially the limit/overdrive/trance whatever you want to call them) was very poor. not my favourite ff of all, not even close. but something i may return to when all other games have lost their intrigue (keyword in that sentence being MAY)

I found it to be the least interesting. I'm not really big on harecord medieval.

It doesn't quite beat VI and VII (though it comes close), it's about equal with Tactics, and it's ultimately better than FFVIII and X. Really, it depends on the kind of story you like. Since you like a medieval fantasy setting, you'll probably enjoy it. It's has no where near the same dark and depressing feel of FFVII and VIII, and is instead much more humorous and light-hearted like VI. Seriously though, a great game, I highly suggest it.

Definitely the best FF... in my opinion. After an hour of play you'll be totally hooked on it, seriously this game is so addictive and the story is very intriguing. Try it out, it's as good as FFVII and even better than FFVIII.

Good luck! :)

everyone seems to hate ff8 but there no reason for it because it has a great storyline and is mainly about the charcters rather than the fighting. the characters on ff8 have personalitys far superior to the other ffs . ff8 is 1/4 fightin 3/4 characters and love storys and stuff

My favourite most definately.

It has, in my opinion the most touching scene in a FF to date.

whats the most touching scene then?
i reckon the most touching scene in ff is either the converstion with cloud and sephiroth when sephiroth killed aeris or the bit at tears point with sqall and rinoa.

Craig could be reffering to (SPOILER)The ending where Zidane and Garnet are brought together again.