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Awesome Game!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User
FFIX is the first final fantasy I had ever played.Though the characters look sorta odd, they are still good fighters. My favorite one is Beatrix. Though when ever you fight her she kicks your butt[which is gonna happen whether you like it or not.]anyway when you get to play as her, you're unstoppable.You get to fight vicous bosses [not including Steiner] but may take awhile to beat the bosses that are not Steiner.But when Steiner gets to learn the SWORD MAGIC stuff, he gets stronger.Try playing it.
Final Fantisy IX
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I own FF7 & FF8 and those are great. But I have played my friend's FF9 ant it is probably the best game I have ever played in my entire life.It is by far the best in in everything compared to the other Final Fantasy games except for the storyline(the FF7 one is my favorite)and in my opinion it deserves 5 stars.
Buy it, now!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Yes, just like any other Final Fantasy's..(except 8 wasn't.... quite right.) simply the best. What more can I say? It has everything you can possibly want for a game(not just an RPG game.) Graphics, story line, characters, everything, is simply amazing! You a fan of FF series! run to the store now! If you are not, run to the store now!
WOW!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User
Square has done it again! They never cease to amaze me. I have been a huge fan of the Final Fantasy series, and it keeps getting better. In this, the "final" installment on the playstation console, Square has gone out with a bang! The graphics are the best I have seen on the playstation...proving that the developers and game designers are still pushing the envelope and trying to deliver a quality product. The game-play and depth of the game are awesome and engrossing. From the first opening scenes you are pulled in and carried along on one fantastic ride! Fans of the Final Fantasy series will love the "old school" elements, as well as some brought over from FF7 and FF8. Those not familiar with the genre or series will have no difficulty jumping on and learning from scratch...everything from the online stratgey guide to the in-game help will allow players of any ability to enjoy the game and its many surprises. This game is great and belongs in the game library of EVERY playstation and PS2 owner out there. Buy this game and prepare for many sleepless nights trying to save the world.
"To be forgotten is worse than death"
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User
The game starts in the kingdom of Alexandria and ends in Alexandria too. You play Zidane, a boy with a tail and a member of Tantalus, a band of thives from Lindblum. You've come to Alexandria to Kidnapp Princess Garnet and bring her back to Lindblum. However, when you run into Garnet, she wants to be kidnapped. Garnet comes with you to Lindblum with two other guys: a knight named Steiner and a black mage named Vivi.
Steiner is very protective with Garnet, and will not let her close to Zidane if he can help it.
Zidane is the most open character of the series, however he gets sort of sullen on the third disk.
All in all, the best game for the ps1!! Also, this hails the last Final Fantasy game that'll be for the ps1.
The Best Original PS Final Fantasy Game
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Out of the original titles for the Playstation (Final Fantasy 7,8,9), 9 is hands down the best. The game is a departure from the realism and bleak futurism of 7 and 8...it's a return to the style of 4 (US 2) and 6 (US 3) that were huge hits when they were released on the SNES. If you felt let down by Final Fantasy 8, play 9 to regain your confidence in SquareSoft. If Final Fantasy VI (US III) is a 10, this is a 9.5.
Another excellent Final Fantasy
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User
This is yet another Final Fantasy, and like the ones before, it shines. The story, whilst not the best one so far, is still highly enjoyable and entertaining. The graphics are the best on the PSone to date and the sound is quite stellar also.
Vivi has to be by far the most endearing FF character to date. Not sure what about him makes him so loveable, but he is the best character so far. Zidane is also a really cool character with his interesting personality and his funny way with the girls. All the other characters are also great and make the story that much better.
The game play is still pretty good while the battle system, while nothing new is still quite easy to use and navigate. The songs and musical scores still impress with a wide variety of tunes to listen to while you play.
The rest of the game is great with many things to do and many places to visit. The only thing I really didn't like about this game was the ending. Although it was a happy ending and was enjoyable, it was outstanding like that of FFVIII. However, this is a small complaint for an otherwise excellent game. Don't think about it, just buy this one and have fun.
Keeps a good thing going
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User
Square has a reputation as one of the best RPG companies out there, and this game continues to prove that there's a reason for that. After the Techno-Fantasy hybrids that were FF VII and VIII, the series gets old school, with a return to the fantasy lands. The ATB Battle system is still a lot of fun, and the Summons have one MAJOR thing going for them: They usually shorten after the first time you summon, only giving the full treatment occasionally.
Story-wise, it's pretty intriguing, but doesn't seem to draw you in as quickly as it did in VII (my personal standard for judging all others.) Still, the characters are memorable (my wife LOVES Vivi, the Black Mage) and it's just a good time for all.
The best Final Fantasy, in my opinion
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User
[I FALL INTO THE UNUSUAL CATEGORY... LOVE VII, LOVE IX, BUT DON'T CARE FOR VIII]
I really liked Final Fantasy VII, and I was greatly disappointed with VIII. When IX came out, I had never even HEARD of its existence (strange how the previous two were raved everywhere) and I bought it the moment I saw it.
This game, as EGM put it, brings the best of the old and molds it with the new into one extremely enthralling game. The story is very OldSkool-ish (albeit the crystal pops up at the very end without explanation, but oh well) with characters that are totally three-dimensional in their personality. While the Trance system is sketchy compared to the limit breaks in previous games, the battle system is overall basic like the old Final Fantasies. The music is also very good.
While this game is not nearly as challenging as its previous outings, this game is still a fun experience and worthy of the Final Fantasy series. It tends to be my favorite, although VII and some of the older ones are also good. I really think that a lot of fans were put off by its uniqueness (not every character is human, for example), but if you are a die hard Final Fantasy fan, this WON'T disappoint.
Dude Great Game
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User
to be honest, this game was very good. Just like 7, the cahracter traits 7 is still the ebst but killed 8. I recommend if u like games with hott stories, cinematic scenes, great battles and magic. This game diserves a 5 star quality.
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