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On a scale of one through ten how would you rate Final Fantasy IX? I think I'll give it a seven it's a fun game but it's pretty short. If you just follow the main storyline and don't complete any sidequests you should be able to beat this game in a few days...Unless you run into some problems.
Few days? You playing 24/7 with no sleep or something? >.>
It took me like 50-60 hours my first time to beat it, with minimal side quests. Then again I didn't use a strategy guide, so I had a bit of fun exploring everything.
But I would rate it a 9. While very good in many aspects, and I loved how it had so many of the classic elements and references from older games. I have very few gripes with the game, but at the moment I can't recall them (I'm sort of half asleep at the moment.) But I'm also a strict person when it comes to rating games. I don't think I've ever had or will rate a game a perfect 10. >.>
I meant about four, five, six, or maybe seven days I like to stay up late and play video games. When I'm playing a game I'm pretty focused on it I never get sidetracked since I don't have any friends to distract me.
At least a 10/10, is this a question? Never has a FF reflected so good what FF was about in the beginning, as FF IX.
8.5 out of ten
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bahamut2000X
6 or 7 out of 10.
9 out of 10! Great storyline, characters, music --but i really hated the chocograph quest!--
hmm. i guess most of us have high standards from other FF's so this scale in in comparison to other FFs.
FF9 is my favourite or second favourite FF. its so hard to choose because FF6,7,8 and 9 are masterpeices.
id definetly give it 10/10. its a truly amazing game. it is a little bit "love it or hate it." but if you think about it and give it a chance you'll find its one of the best FFs.
Agreed. It´s a pretty good game but not the best FF.Quote:
Originally Posted by mobiletype
I would have to say a 9.2/10 for me. The customisation of weapons the story and the characters were they highlight of the game for me. Oh and don't forget the music, the music rocked!!:D
Same for me. But an 8.5 is high for me, because I consider 5/10 to be exactly in the middle average and not "horrible experience" like most scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by mobiletype
Short? Appearently you haven't fought, Ozma...Quote:
Originally Posted by John_912
Actually it sounds like you just rushed through the game, and if that is the case shame on you...
10/10
It probably doesn't deserve a ten but its my favorite game ever and I've given games 9s so in order for you to tell IX apart it must have a 10!
I didn't have a strategy guide when I was playing Final Fantasy IX so I didn't know about the Ozma boss battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoldenbocoShort? Appearently you haven't fought, Ozma...Quote:
Originally Posted by John_912
Actually it sounds like you just rushed through the game, and if that is the case shame on you...
10/10
It probably doesn't deserve a ten but its my favorite game ever and I've given games 9s so in order for you to tell IX apart it must have a
10!
FFIX is as long as the averge FF. For me about 70+ hours.
Id give it 9.9/10. My favourite game of all time.
Neither do I :p...Quote:
Originally Posted by John_912I didn't have a strategy guide when I was playing Final Fantasy IX so I didn't know about the Ozma boss battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoldenbocoShort? Appearently you haven't fought, Ozma...Quote:
Originally Posted by John_912
Actually it sounds like you just rushed through the game, and if that is the case shame on you...
10/10
It probably doesn't deserve a ten but its my favorite game ever and I've given games 9s so in order for you to tell IX apart it must have a
10!
I found him the old fasion way its called exploration.
If you play just to beat the game your missing half the fun!
Here's what I think about Final Fantasy IX. Note that the following comments are my opinions, many of them aren't facts by any means.
Gameplay: 9/10. Very good, with an old-school style system with four characters and fixed classes. The mini-games are a lot of fun, and there aren't really many boring parts in the game.
Storyline: 10/10. I really like the storyline. It's deep and has its share of twists and tragic events. I like the fantasy setting a lot, the world of FFIX is a fascinating one. The characters are some of my favorite characters in the series. Most of the party members are likable, and we also have several good villain characters. I also like it how the main character isn't whiny or annoying this time. The love story in this game isn't too cheesy, and it's done in a more subtle way rather than just having the characters hugging and kissing and holding hands all the time. The ending is my favorite in the series.
Graphics: 10/10. I could rate them lower because the game sometimes looks a bit weird on the PSX... however, I played this game with ePSXe with 3D support, so it looked fantastic to me, especially with a 1024*768 resolution. The cartoony graphical style didn't bother me, the visuals were still great. The FMV sequences were awesome and very impressive.
Sound: 10/10. The sound effects are typical for an SE game, i.e. pretty good. The music, however, is what really shines. This is my favorite FF soundtrack. There's some tributes to older FFs, and there's a lot of different musical styles used in the game, and the FMVs are accompanied by a fully orchestral score. There's 152 songs in the game, and I think there's only one song that I don't like. The music also works very well with the game.
Replay value: 9/10. There's quite a lot of side-quests, such as playing Chocobo Hot & Cold, defeating Ozma, the secret ending and getting Excalibur 2. The first time through the game was the most enjoyable to me, though.
Overall: 9.6/10. I think Final Fantasy IX is a great game and well worth the time spent on it. ^^ It's been a while since I've played the game, but the enjoyable story is still quite fresh on my mind.
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Originally Posted by Elpizo
I would give it a straight up ten. The story was great, gameplay wasn't bad, lots of sidequests that can benefit you, it was all perfect in my opinion.
I guess an 8.
the story was really good and it has a classic feel that you just won't find in VII and VIII. I think it's biggest downfall is that the battles were a little slow, they were alot faster in VI and VII. FMVs were just as good as VIII if not better.
I also liked the ability system alot too. While you can't have characters crossing class lines and combining different jobs, there's alot of customization within each character's class. I thought it was alot better than the junction system and would probably rate it as one of my favorites.
The Music was really great too.
The first time I beat it I thought it might've been the best PSX FF. after a few years I'm not so sure i'm about to play it again soon I just need to beat FF1 & 2 first because I want to get all the references this time, even though III doesn't come to America for a while.
edit: oh yeah, I give it a 9.
10/10.
10/10 because it was so real for me. It wasn't so over cliche in everything. I mean c'mon what other villain could wear a thong while he was in super mode.(aka trance mode)
I don't think there's ever been a game that I would consider a 10/10, but Final Fantasy IX comes closer than any other game I've ever played (excepting maybe Ocarina of Time). It's my favorite game, hands down.
Refer to Sephiroth1999AD's for my feelings on the game. =3
9/10 i loved the story,battle system,theme, and sidequests but like many people i dont give hardly any games a full 100% because there is always room for improvements