FFIX - Worth Getting?

June 23, 2007, 1:24 AM

Since this topic crops up so much, I figured I'd make a topic and sticky it.

Is this game worth getting? Please post your replies so that people who cannot decide can read this to make their decisions.

August 2, 2007, 1:28 AM

Well it's all a matter of opinion really. I definitely wouldn't say that FFIX is bad. Quite the opposite, in fact. It was definitely a lot easier than FFVII, and pretty much all previous FF's, but enjoyable nonetheless. The characters were all really good, I thought and you really grew to like, or dislike some of them. Kuja is probably one of the better FF villains so far, albeit a bit of camp-looking one.
I still prefer FFVII though. The storyline was masterful, and the characters were wonderfully done. I'm really running out of superlatives here.

I'd definitely recommend that you play IX though.

August 2, 2007, 1:31 AM

Personally, this is my favorite one in the serries. Although FFVII is the best one, this is still my favorite. I would say it is worth buying. Despite the fact that it's not the best in the serries, any TRUE FF fan would love the game.

August 2, 2007, 1:39 AM

FFIX is definatly worth it, its one of the best of the series, and its in my personal top 5 FFs. It has a gripping storyline, the characters are amazing and the battle systems relatively easy to master.

But, like FFVIII IX is Marmite, you'll either love it or hate it.

August 2, 2007, 2:50 AM

I think it's definitely worth getting. It's actually my favorite in the series. I love the characters, the story, the music and the atmosphere of the game. I doubt you'll be able to find it in a store. I think most game stores have stopped carrying psx games. You should be able to find it on ebay or amazon quite easily though.

August 2, 2007, 2:59 AM

Lies! FF9 is just as good or even better than FF7! So, yes, you must get it!

August 2, 2007, 4:12 AM

you can buy FF9 and FF8 in a bundle pack on ebay for $20 sealed

August 2, 2007, 8:53 PM

Whoever told you IX was bad should burn <.<

IX is my favorite in the series, tying with VI. The reason so many people dislike it is because their first exposure to Final Fantasy (and usually RPGs in general) was VII or VIII, so they're used to more futuristic and realistic things. IX is definitely a medieval fantasy game, with everything from knights to castles to princesses to dragons to airships to plays.

The character development in the game is quite amazing, and the story is simply fantastic. Also, IX is an homage to the old FFs, so if you've played any of those you'll have an even greater appreciation for IX. The soundtrack is also gorgeous, it's definitely one of Uematsu's best and it matches the game perfectly. It's one of the few soundtracks where if you hear a song, you'll remember the exact place it played in the game and will bring back whatever emotions you had during that part.

So yeah, IX is definitely worth the $20 you'll end up paying for it. Look on ebay, or if you're lucky enough to have any gaming stores in your town that sell PSone games, pick it up there. I think it's better than VII, but as people have said, it all comes down to a matter of opinion. It is by no means a bad game, it's an excellent RPG, and as a FF, it's one of the best.

August 2, 2007, 9:09 PM

I hear this game is a pretty good game, so I say it's worth getting. I have not experienced it myself but I see and hear some pretty decent reviews about it.

August 2, 2007, 9:35 PM

I always found this game awsome. I thought this game was one of the best along with ff7. So I think it is worth getting it.