Let me hear it!

[Breine]

I've noticed that there are quite some people out there who are disappointed with Final Fantasy IX and therefore find that it's basically a crappy game. Anyway, I thought it would be nice to talk about all of the positive sides of the game for a change.


So, what did you actually like about Final Fantasy IX? (and not what you didn't like!)

[Trance_Kuja]

Let me see......
Best Cast.
Best Music.
Best Villain.
Charming graphics.
Best Story.
Underrated (like the underdog but all us IX fans know it is the best just VII fanoys denial).
Best FMV's (not visually but it almost takes the cake in that departement).

[Vivisteiner]

Let me see......
Best Cast.
Best Music.
Best Villain.
Charming graphics.
Best Story.
Underrated (like the underdog but all us IX fans know it is the best just VII fanoys denial).
Best FMV's (not visually but it almost takes the cake in that departement).

I would snap that.

And its hilarious.

[PuPu]

I liked the fact that it was similar to the Original FFs (I-VI) with certain things in the game, such as the fact that you could have four party members at a time. That's also most likely the reason most FF VII or FF VIII fans hate this game, since it was different from what they were used to from VII and VIII. Though Final Fantasy IX is definitely the best out of all Second Generation FFs.

[cloud21zidane16]

i like 7 and i also like 9. Its a great game that is underrated. I whish it was a bit harder though:rolleyes2

[Bolivar]

I like 7 and 8, but i still like 9

great graphics, story, characters, gameplay and music

it has alot of great minigames

I like how the ATB makes it more turn-like, like the older games

4 party members in a 3d FF, can't hate on that, allows more balanced parties

Alot of good abilities to traditional classes, good combinations of classes in characters

The way the story unfolds, with you using different characters at different times, adds a level of depth and importance to the story and each character

Just a great game overall. If you like FF, I don't see how you can hate on IX.

[Avarice-ness]

The ending. Point. Set. Match.

I don't care what anyone says, the ending part cinematic is my favorite out of all FF's.

[Kitteh]

IX was a great game, the system to attain things such as " Clear headed " was pretty neat-o, and It's not a walk in the park when it comes to leveling. That and Kuja. Ah yes, he makes my knee's wobble =[. And, I like the way they brought back the whole 'class' bit, for example; Zidane was the theif, Vivi the mage, and Steinder the warrior. Its like chocolate. In a disc. That you can't eat, because if you did you'd cry because it wouldnt work ; ;.

[Omni-Odin]

I love this game and I literally think it has one of the best skill level upgrades with the weapons.

[QUOTE=Trance_Kuja;2177007]
Underrated (like the underdog but all us IX fans know it is the best just VII fanoys denial).
[QUOTE]

Cry about it some more.

[Lynx]

the whole game was jsut great as it being the underdog i think thats starting to change as more and more people are comeing around to how great this FF truley is.

[Little Blue]

I would just quote all of the above posts cos I agree with them all, but I'm too lazy.

[Neo-Omega Mk XXV]

FFIX fans are a defensive bunch, aren't they? It seems that every FF forum online has an "FFIX is underrated" or "Why do people hate FFIX?" thread. I don't think many people hate this game, nor is it really an underdog.

I personally don't hate it, but I don't like it very much. In the spirit of positivity though, it has its strengths:

Vivi
The Terra-merging-with-Gaia part of the plot
The Iifa Tree
Memoria, even if it is poorly explained and tacked-on

I can't think of much else, unfortunately .

If you like FF, I don't see how you can hate on IX.

Meh, the game is very un-FF in its style. The whole thing is just too "kooky". A gang-o-freaks main cast, towns filled with giant rats and Hippopotamus-headed demi-humans, Cid as an idiotic-looking insect with a mustache, a wierd, disjointed world, etc..

[Mirage]

Best final dungeon.
...and that's about all.

[Captain Maxx Power]

Monkey-love!

[Finola]

What I don't get is that why people don't like IX (no, you don't have to tell me the reasons). Cuz I just absolutely love it!!
It's the best FF so far.

Good about IX:
The world
Charming graphics (sorry i copied that one )
Characters
Music (best in the series)
Kuja
Story
Battle-system and lvling system too
Monsters
Chocobos (also the game hot and cold)
MOOGLES
The worldmap (and also the cities)
Airships
The humour (Oh, i so love the jokes and stuff)
Tetra master

The atmosphere that takes over me while I play the game, for example in the Forest in the beginning of the game. While the fire burns and the airship has crushed. Or the feeling in the end where Zidane feels totally lost and thinks that he can save the world by himself. That moment releases my despair-feelings right on.
And the Terra part. I'm in love with that music.
But i gotta say that there are some not-so-good-parts in the game that after playing the game through many times they're not so interesting anymore but since the game is really starting to get so easy it doesn't really matter.
I think that the reason why i feel so strongly for IX is cuz it's the first really good game that i've played and also the first FF.
I also fell in love with the moogles. (is it just me or have i fallen in love with everything??)

I'm really happy that a thread like this is here

Oh yeah, and though i think there's sometimes too much talking about the meanings of their excistence, espeacially by Zidane, he's great character!