Before the release of this game Square couldn't decide whether to call it 'Final Fantasy 9' or not because of how different it is between the change over VI-VII-VIII. Some said
"It's not 'futuristic' like VIII and needs more 'realism' and a more 'human' cast." like when you compare VIII to VII and VII to VI. Others said
"But it's showing where FF has been what it's going to be, like an 'evolution' rather than a 'revolution'."
"If this game is about all old-school final fantasy's, then it should be a seperate game like Tactics."
"But it's not a seperate game, it's all the games and an advancement, or rather a summary or finale"
"But how can you be sure we'll end it here?"

Lots of things to talk about. So is 'Final Fantasy IX' it's real title?