Is Final Fantasy IX better than Final Fantasy VIII?

[Quindiana Jones]

We have pretty correct heads on our shoulders, you mean.

[G13]

Correct!

[roen]

Vivi makes FFIX awesome and better than FFVIII.

[Quindiana Jones]

Vivi's the standard God point. People may hate FF9, but there's no denying that Vivi rocks. And if anyone does, then we can just burn them at the stake. It's a win-win situation.

[I Don't Need A Name]

Simple answer
Yes

[Marky Tee]

Vivi's the standard God point

im sure you meant steiner?:P

[drotato]

Well, yes in my opinion.
But that's because IX is my favorite, and will always be my favorite. I liked everything in it better than VIII. :nibbles:

[MrNash]

I lean toward FFIX if only for reasons of nostalgia. I grew up on the early FF games, so it was nice to see the game give a nod to the series' roots after the previous two games went in much more modernized direction in terms of the game world.

[rubah]

Of course not. What gave you that idea?

[J.Raven]

Final Fantasy IX's big draw for me was the medieval themes, large variety between characters, engaging storyline, and eidolon sequences.

Its downsides were in-game graphics were a far cry from the FMVs, and the FMVs themselves didn't have voice-overs, just lots of action and music. And no kissing scenes.

FFVIII main turnoff was the modern setting. The last thing I need when playing a fantasy game is to be reminded of daily modern life.

[Vivisteiner]

Well duh.

FFIX is better than everything.

[Sword]

I don't see how this is a very productive discussion. They're different. Nuff said.

[asukaevaunit02]

IX has always been my no.1, but VIII was a close 2nd until I played XII.

I find IX so memorable, I can recall so many moments in the game, and just pick it up and play happily. Where as VIII had a few nice parts but I don't remember a lot of, that said VIII was unique. The battle system was interesting I liked the change from the pretty much the same of the other titles, and the little love story was a nice touch, the ending almost made me cry which was a first for a game.
But like I said IX was more memorable, the music is just awesome, the opening theme is great, the characters were good and a lot of fun to play with.
Also I have played/finished IX start to finish atleast 4 times or more, compared to the once of VIII... and would like to play VIII again but something kinda puts me off it for some reason.
But both are good games, just in different aspects.