Final Fantasy IX (PS4) - You're Not Alone (Scenes & Fights)

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

Find yourself a girl who casts curaga when you’re on 1 hp

[@jakewulgar]

Yes

[@Aries1990]

A lot of them like to cast level 3 death on me. It wasn't a problem when I was in my 20's but now it very well could be.

[@maexpert11]

Too bad it only exists in Final Fantasy

[@l2kFtw]

Or a Quina who cooks good meals lol

[@Wind-Waker7272]

Too late, its KOed zombie-Zidane Seeking for the revenge Now in Ivalice)

[@BBoy4040]

Something about the guy who tries to help the people he cares about and fix their problems so he doesn't have to think about his own is extremely relatable.

[@MoonQueenWolf]

​@@pianist-yx6otbro what is this weird fanfiction

[@KotaroYuzukoi]

​@@MoonQueenWolf fanfiction?

[@moisemensah8233]

❤

[@joshuawidener8407]

Well maybe it is but it's also not what happens in ff9

[@BBoy4040]

@@joshuawidener8407 It kinda is, that's why we don't delve into Zidane's background until everyone's stories have basically all wrapped up

[@tanaka1477]

One of the really neat things about this scene is how the pairings Zidane encounters (Vivi/Eiko, Amaranth/Freya, Quina/Steiner) are all kind of "odd couples," characters who had nothing to do with each other prior to the journey but are now working together. It adds a lot to the whole theme of companionship in this scene.

[@niceman8815]

Never thought about it this way! Literally these individuals would likely never have met and certainly most likely wouldnt be even be friends if it wasnt in part thanks to Zidane. Nice insight :)

[@kieranhair37]

What's funny to me is that they always made sense to me as couples. But now that you point it out, they make sense as odd couples too. This has always been among my favorite scenes in a FF game. You just gave me a new way to appreciate it.

[@turnkey_hole]

It's true. I always appreciated that, outside the context of the adventure, each of these pairs would have been totally alienated by the other. Eiko and Vivi are a good way to set the tone, both of whom would be totally alone without the party.

[@Feja2503]

@@turnkey_hole And Steiner/Quina blindly followed their one goal, thinking there was nothing else. Completely tunneled in their ways. Amaranth Freya were basically stuck in life, led and being lived by their past and not being able to look forward.

[@Feja2503]

@@kieranhair37 Yeah they are weird but all pairings shared a trait pre story. Being alone/lonely (vivi/eiko), being so focused on 1 thing, they cant see the rest (steiner/quina) and being lived by their past (amarant/freya).

[@stegomasaurus6737]

What makes this scene work for me is how Zidane's friends don't really catch that he's in his darkest hour right away. They stand by his side as a matter of course, and so when they actively try to remind him they have his back, you know it's the truth and not simply sparing his feelings.

[@stevenmorton2059]

Part of the genius of this scene is how the music reflects what is happening. The chords tell you that this song should be slow and sad, but instead the tempo keeps driving it forward. Also, the score starts rather thin, with only a couple of instruments, but has more instruments joining in as it progresses. The instruments represent Zidane's companions, rushing to his side and telling him not to give up. The theme of this whole scene is: "You've done so much for all of us. Now it's our turn. You are not alone."

[@Diachron]

EXACTLY.

[@TheBillz123]

its the only different music from all the game thats why hits so hard

[@jameskehoe5275]

Are there not over 100 tracks in this game? But are right that it sounds so different that it stands out so well

[@stevenmorton2059]

@@TheBillz123 The music being different also matches with Zidane not being his usual, perky upbeat self.

[@TheBillz123]

@@stevenmorton2059 true, man this part was too much and my response was the same as amaranth hahaha

[@JestanDiams]

This is easily the best scene in the game, and when you first see it, it really hits you hard! So far, it's my favorite scene from all of the Final Fantasy games I've played.

[@differentbeat88]

True, it´s simply amazing. I´ve been around since the game was released, and it still affects me. The song and feeling of this moment will never be lost for me.

[@Sornbur]

One of my favorite scenes in all videogames, ever. And the best from the whole final fantasy series

[@rach2509]

@@differentbeat88 Yes, this. Same. I was there when the game released back in the day. Even now, years and years later... This song does something to me.

[@Justforvisit]

Joining that party here. Gentlemen....you're not alone!

[@kagomefan101]

After bonding with the characters for so long it really hits the player (at least in my case) very hard. To see the party come together to help Zidane confront his biggest fear of loneliness, after he helped them all confront their demons, it’s a special moment.

[@ProCoRat]

Without a doubt the greatest scene in the history of the franchise. Whole game built up to it, with Zidane spreading infectious positivity to everyone at their lowest, only to have them pay it back when he needed someone to lean on. They refused to give up on him, even if he gave up on himself.

[@Disneyfan82]

When someone is there for you at your lowest point, you want to be there for them just the same.

[@benzohhhhh]

Man it makes so much sense why gintama and IX are my favorite pieces of media. Gintoki basically put everyone else’s feelings above his own the entire series a lot like zidane.

[@Justforvisit]

The whole scene pretty much is the pinnacle of everything that Final Fantasy once stood for: No matter how hard the fight, no matter how desperate the situation. There will ALWAYS be people joining you in your darkest hours and help you out, be there for you and help you throughout the darkest of times, no matter the cost. No matter how alone you might feel; You Are Not Alone.

[@t.adamcollins2162]

Except in Final Fantasy 1 and Final Fantasy 2. Sure. And that's not really the theme in VII. Or X. But it's always been what the series stood for. LOL.

[@Justforvisit]

@@t.adamcollins2162 Uhm....you had a party working together in ALL pf them? And not in II? Fighting the Emperor and his Empire who opressed your home kingdom?! Not in I, where Garland changed the whole flow of time to keep the world kept in a 1000 year repeating loop? And not in VII, where Sephiroth casted a speel that was threatening to erase the whole word?

[@Deadflower20xx]

You say "Once stood for" but pretty sure FFXV hammers that point home more than any previous FF lmao.

[@Oppurtunafish]

This is literally the plot of endwalker

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

@@t.adamcollins2162 you must've understood 7 wrong. There's this scene that i really like, which is right before the final fight against Sephiroth, Cloud offered in the ship, even including the background crew members to withdraw and stay with their loved ones, because Cloud thought Sephiroth was his responsibility and he should fight alone. But after that (including the cute scene of him and Tifa), everyone returned and wanted to join the fight. Cloud was never alone in FF7, not even in his final battle nor his darkest times, he always had someone to hold on to.

[@darshio8307]

My dad bought me this game 2 years ago as a birthday present. This is my favorite game now.

[@MA-2020]

Cool! I bet your dad was a fan back in his teenage days

[@darshio8307]

@@MA-2020 Yep, he still being a big fan even now

[@conmane3341]

Your dad is a cultured man

[@benzohhhhh]

Cool dad

[@theradiantdadmaster5463]

Your dad has good taste, my friend

[@xx3noxx502]

Every time I hear this song I, like many of you turn into a ball of tears. But when I see this whole scene unfold, I'm suddenly 13 years old again and sitting on my bed in the attic holding the controller and staring at my TV. We were raised on Gaia, bros. I love you all. You're all amazing and perfect the way you are. If they're not in your party, they don't deserve the shared xp, never forget that!!

[@JoJoTheOtter]

When Steiner says I would follow you to Kingdom Come...” Steiner of all people Chokes me up just thinking about it

[@jewii3824]

@@Hemlocker vivi's letter to Zidane at the end of the game is so emotional he's definitely best character for me bro

[@Maxandmisty247]

The way those two started off and the way they ending up is just amazing

[@Daybreak81523]

Steiner's character development is underrated.

[@niceman8815]

I KNOW RIGHT!

[@daedelous7094]

He's a true bro, he started off detesting Zidane out of blind duty to protect Garnet as dictated by his position, but questioned his loyalties and started to see with his own eyes. Zidane earned his respect, loyalty and friendship through their time together. From what appeared to be a bumbling armored sword user to a true knight in the end.

[@KubanKevin]

This scene is one of the many reasons I firmly defend IX as the greatest Final Fantasy ever made.

[@AsukasButler]

It's the best I've ever played, but I've only played VII - XII

[@ivinae]

This song is a dialogue. The slow tones, Zidane explaining how empty and weak he feels; the strong guitars, his friends cheering him up. This is by far one of the best scenes of all the ff serie

[@neotev]

Everytime i see this i cry. Im a 31 year old man and i bawl like a child. Its so relevant it hurts

[@TheLajwiis]

Trust me, you're not alone....no pun intended

[@HeyDaton]

This game is pure art and is so beautiful, the best Final Fantasy of all times

[@josecampanero4307]

It’s the memories of the game plus you aren’t alone

[@joshuawidener8407]

If it's relevant, then you need to get a life lol

[@supergobgoblin424]

​@@TheLajwiisNo, you are alone , he is alone, im alone, i must erase all existance behold my grudge!

[@chrismaddock5790]

That moment when you realise that you've been breaking yourself up from the inside out trying to help others with their problems whilst dealing with your own by yourself, only to turn around and suddenly realise that help was always there in the form of friends and loved ones, ready to give their all to bring you back from the brink if you'll only let them for one minute. This scene captures that feeling beautifully.

[@Disneyfan82]

Even heroes like Zidane can end up saying things they later regret and don't mean when they are at their lowest point, never knowing that they're the ones who need help next. He helped his friends out, and now it was their turn to help him out, even when he thought that he didn't deserve it.

[@xherreraoc]

This scene resembles what helping a loved one with depression feels like for those who care about that person. It shows that loved one in need not wanting to be a burden for their loved ones and rudely demanding to be left alone with their monsters. It also shows the perseverance that those around who care must have and the need for them to understand that the rudeness is depression speaking, not their loved one.

[@cpilfold420]

:(

[@Disneyfan82]

Yeah, Zidane was acting that way because he was not right in his mind when dealing with the depression of being a burden to his friends and didn't want to drag them off into their deaths any more, having caused them too much pain enough.

[@niceman8815]

Chillingly true

[@supergobgoblin424]

​@@Disneyfan82friends, family, such nonsense...it makes me puke!

[@supergobgoblin424]

I wish humanity could end by only destroying a crystal

[@ZergRaines]

I cannot watch this, and NOT get goosebumps. Uematsu bless your soul, we didn’t deserve this beautiful track and this super emotional scene :’( this is POWERFUL

[@Woozychu]

This sequence cemented ff9 as one of the greatest games of all time imo

[@xx3noxx502]

Nothing to disagree with. There has never been a better game since.

[@glupok8091]

I was 14 when that game was released and it was the first Time for me, that I kept a specific save from a game to listen to a soundtrack again and again... I Always thought that Zidane was represented by the electric guitar solo first, and then Uematsu added singer voices to accompagny it, like Zidane's Friends showing UP to help him and give him strenght. It was my favorite moment in a game, so simple, but yet, so powerfull ! Till I hit rock bottom a few Years ago and fell info depression, and none Of m'y "childhood Friends" even cared and abandonned me .. I'm Better now but Can help crying looking at that scene or hearing this wonderfull track. Have a good day

[@neotev]

Ive been there man. This scene has such a deep impact on me

[@King32028]

Hope you're doing good after all these years.

[@glupok8091]

@@King32028 thank you, I'm wayyy better now! Everything Is fine for me! And your comment made my Day ! Take Care

[@niceman8815]

To feel truly abandoned is suffocating feeling . . . I wish you peace

[@hazrover]

Cried through this, it's an amazing representation of what depression feels likes (can absolutely relate), & coupled with that incredible music.... just couldn't hold it in.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

"Can't you even take care of yourself?" *GRAND LETHAL MURDER*

[@airshipmayhem9905]

Someone close to me passed away in thr beginning of August. I made a vow that I would never see anyone alone even if it were their last day. I will carry that vow till i leave.

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

I still can't believe it's been 22 years since this came out. I feel so old lol.

[@Shadsapirate]

Still the best Final Fantasy.

[@videomaestro9566]

No kidding! Friendship goes a LONG WAY

[@ChrissGriffin2000]

Yessir

[@kamikazechivalry1264]

100%

[@jeffreyali3644]

7 still holds the crown

[@ChrissGriffin2000]

Jeffrey Ali 7 is too overrated the fanbase made it not as good

[@tarcisiusaryopriatmoko1947]

The music really pierced my heart

[@sEaNoYeAh]

You really owe it to yourself to watch You're Not Alone from Tour de Japon. This piece is special and that's maybe the best performance of it.

[@finaleknight]

Such a great scene man

[@Justforvisit]

THE greatest in all of FF History

[@GeNeRaLAdilo]

I love how they have paired up the characters and the interaction between Zidane and each pair. First, Eiko and Vivi, two little kids whom he has fostered, as a foster parent you can say. Zidane's words to them are like that of a father to his kids, calling them little brats. He moves on, Freya and Amaranth, as per nature of those two, don't need any interaction with Zidane from the start. They are assertive on their own, they just jump into the fight and help Zidane out and leave him on his own, knowing it's better for him. Then Quina and Steiner who roll in a defeated manner towards Zidane, not noticing Zidane at all. Even in almost an autistic way they only have one purpose at the time, killing the monster. This is also how Zidane exactly knows Quina and Steiner and decides to help them. His nature to help returns slowly. Then there is Dagger. The princess , but now a queen, almost ordering Zidane to get back to his senses, to feel how he has always been feeling, and be himself again. It's outright so powerful

[@Justforvisit]

Smash Bros has "Everyone is here". Final Fantasy has "You're not Alone".

[@Ehekehekehek]

One of the video games moments that very memorable to me. The soundtrack, the dialogue and the setting.

[@SpydeyDan]

Zidane, at the depths of his depression. Game: Level up!

[@janklnkhammer970]

And then FINALLY he's like "EH FUCk IT. I'M GONNA BUST!".

[@nidoroide]

To this day, the best scene about how you think you can do alone, but can do better with your friends. FF9 is the best ♥

[@firecross625]

I have a lot of love for this franchise. 4 tore the limiter off of fantasy storytelling, 5 is what got me into JRPGs in the first place, 6, 7, and 10 are near-flawless masterpieces, and the rest are fantastic in their own rights, but my heart will always belong to 9. Zidane is a masterclass in protagonist writing, and this sequence is the best part of a game wholly made up of "best parts". *Everything* that has happened in the game prior to this was building up to this scene -- Zidane is mercilessly cheerful and his positivity is viral. Everything he's done has been to give his friends the best, happiest experience possible, to pick them up when they're down, and their background, attitude, and lack of receptiveness have never been barriers for him. Zidane sees who people can and want to be, and relentlessly pushes them to grow into that person. In return, in his lowest moment, when the chips are down and he's lost everything he knows about himself, the friends that he's fought tirelessly for prove that kindness *is* to be rewarded, that friendship goes both ways, and that love begets love begets love begets love. I have had my low points, and during all of them the people that I've put effort into have proven to me that they also put effort into me. Zidane, and this scene in particular, are the epitome of that. Simply a fantastic piece of fiction.

[@mariodeathcore1]

And i shall follow you to kingdom come if i must. I always starting crying at that part. Coming from Steiner, that is absolutely insane.

[@justindza]

All-time moment in gaming.

[@DB-Zcom]

One of the strongest moments in the entire Final Fantasy franchise.

[@Yeshua_cringegod]

I cant believe poor zidane literally having his soul ripped apart from his identity crisis...and people say that there are other better protagonists like cloud

[@finalfantasy1912]

Cloud's identity crisis is similar to Zidane's but this one is done much better than 7 and I say this as someone who considers 7 his favorite.

[@uncannyplays1220]

You can like a character without tearing down other characters

[@zeldafan9016]

Whats his deal hes calling them babysitting bastards what did they ever do to him

[@fhistleb]

Cloud is literally an identity thief.

[@finalfantasy1912]

@@fhistleb Na he's a lab experiment who was brainwashed. Then after his escape thanks to Zach was told by him to assume his identity. PTSD ridden and Schizophrenic yes identity thief no.

[@seonaghjedlicka3570]

And i have not yet included wether or not you are the right man for her highness,mind you. Love that bit

[@DaFro3713]

It shows how far Zidane and Steiner came during the adventure and that by this point, they have each other’s backs

[@ShiroiLuke]

Honestly, Steiner, with his comments, is the one who sells the Zidane x Garnet/Dagger ship the most, in this story.

[@iSteveGWT]

Favourite scene from all final fantasy games, still remember this from getting the game on my birthday on release day back on ps1.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

I don't remember much about FF9, but this scene and this song has always stuck with me.

[@sirgulle1m1]

I'll never forget how impactful it was seeing Steiner trance up right when Zidane appeared in my playthrough. The "You're late!" message combined with his trance armor hit so incredibly hard considering how much Steiner HATED Zidane through most of the game. Finally, in his darkest moment, the person who hated him the most cares so fully about him that it sends him into a frenzy just to keep him alive. It's going to disappoint me when I play this again and it doesn't happen.

[@bobach6083]

By far the most emotional part of any final fantasy game.

[@enterthehat]

This right here is why this game is underrated and is not the "chibi baby game" a lot of people dismissed it as.

[@aidankeane8971]

No sequence in any game hit me as hard as this one. The music, the dialogue, the emotions....yeah I'm grateful I was around to appreciate it

[@qgaspy]

i’ve just made it past this part on my first time playing, it hits really hard and i can’t explain why, it’s an unreal feeling ❤️

[@victoralmeida2684]

Cool, what's your usual party in this game? I played this game for the first time recently too in 2021, and it's really good.

[@qgaspy]

@@victoralmeida2684 I usually use Zidane, Steiner, Dagger and Vivi, occasionally i’ll switch Dagger for Amarant also

[@aryann2422]

Ff9 has always been my favorite game. I played it when I was 9. This game and the characters really shaped my vision of friendship. Back then, I did not realize what this scene meant, and that Zidane actually tried to get himself killed just to save his friends and not destroy the world. Dagga’s curaga scene is ultra powerful because it symbolizes the spark of hope Zidane needed at the most crucial moment, when his life was about to end (1Hp). I think it encourages us to never let a friend down, even when everything seems lost, because there is always something that can be done, to let our friends and family know that they are not alone.

[@TwistedSaviour]

This scene makes me water my beard in a manly fashion. To anyone this hits in the feels, you're not alone, we're here for you too.

[@nokiae51yangu]

I loved it

[@aycomusic]

Who dare's down vote this. They have no heart. This is the most heartfelt scene in the whole series.

[@elpistolero82]

I remember playing FFIX as a kid for the first time back in 2001. I remember being absolutely blown away by how good it was, and I couldn't stop playing it. It's a true classic that stands the test of time. Also, the soundtrack is definitely one of the best in the series. I think Nobuo Uematsu said in an interview that the FFIX soundtrack is his favourite.

[@yubtubtime]

Here at the lowest point of my life to role play what it would be like to have real friends like these 😢

[@polyphoniphilia]

hope you're doing well brother

[@moisemensah8233]

❤

[@esta7763]

Hope things have gotten better for you

[@thebigboss55555]

20 yrs ago , the first time I played this game , the first time I heard this theme , still the best videogame music have been done 👍🏻

[@Joe_334]

I kept getting this mixed up with Legend of Dragoon.

[@koalasciences4319]

I'm not crying... you're crying!!

[@Justforvisit]

We're all crying here man, and that's totally okay!

[@_MochammadSatriaAzhar]

You're not crying alone man All of us crying when we all see this scene

[@supergobgoblin424]

​@@_MochammadSatriaAzharwell im alone so i do hope existance stop, i gladly summon Necron!

[@larbielmellah2792]

How time changes…… look how beautiful the games were and know u see high graphics but the game can’t touch you like this …… I was 13 years old and it was remarkable for me I will never ever forget about this beautiful game probably my best … FF9 ❤️

[@RaghadGaming]

One of the best scene in whole final fantasy games!!! So emotional and I can relate to Zidane.

[@johnthefalcon2903]

In one of my playthroughs Zidane and Dagger both went into trance during last fight of this sequence. It was so perfect.

[@niceman8815]

Beautiful :)

[@KefkaJr]

God that is too perfect

[@dabulls1g]

Unreal, finishing that last fight with Bahamut. Absolute chills

[@niceman8815]

This shit will never not make me tear up

[@LTonyTonyChopper]

This song and scene are the magnum opus of the entirety of the Final Fantasy franchise. Fight me.

[@niceman8815]

Definitely a top contender thats for sure!

[@caio-oliveira-oficial]

It is indeed the greatest moment of video games history! So deep....

[@neoscencez]

This, this to me will always be my favourite FF. Its truly beautiful.

[@KamiSilver]

There is no one who can compose like Nobuo Uematsu.

[@tabhamma4451]

Legit never fails to make me emotional and cry, what a fantastically written scene

[@sethmiller5225]

Orchestration is over the top. Awesome scene.

[@justsomeguy3931]

Really great clip, good recording. Nice use of Dagger's defend at the start of her fight to! My favorite part of FF9, thx for sharing

[@takiza5679]

I remember this scene as a kid 💔😔

[@Joe_334]

Amarant: Can't you even take care of yourself...? Zidane: Uh, remember where I could have left you, in Ipsen's Castle... Amarant: (...)

[@nicholasdiaz9424]

Zidane's Depression...damn it hits us right where it hurts...

[@kevinmay9151]

I was unsure about how I felt about the second half of the cast starting from quina to Admarant, but this scene solidified it all. Zidane has been a free spirit his entire life, he had protagonist energy as he simply went for what he wanted, and was able to give others that care free courage, and now here they all are reciprocating that courage back to him.

[@polyphoniphilia]

imo Quina and Amarant were weak cast members, but I think it speaks for the power of this scene that they don't detract from it.

[@samsoncooper1]

Probably my favourite part of any game i have ever played

[@metin2faithful70]

this scene made me cry over weeks, its such a powerful message

[@Willcaballero]

Final Fantasy 7 is still the best FF game out there, but nothing compares to this one singular scene from FF9. Ugh, even 25 years later, it still gives me all the feels...

[@MuffinTop7379]

Zidane reminds me of the 12th doctor, the most human of everyone. Hides the hurt in his hurt with a gruff exterior at times. End of the day, carries the weight of the world on his shoulders.

[@MuffinTop7379]

Sorry, the second hurt should be heart.

[@livecoilarchive1458]

This is by far the best scene in the entire series, maybe even of all time. "There are some things kids can't understand."

[@nonutemperor]

This battle is pure genius, if it were made in 2020, it would win best game of the year for sure

[@Feja2503]

FFIX is tied for the best rated ff for a reason. Storywise its great, battle wise it could just some tweaks. Though i didnt notice it at the time.

[@sureokk]

I just hope they dont ever remake it, it's perfect

[@tehmaimed]

@@Feja2503 which game is tied with FFIX?

[@Feja2503]

@@tehmaimed VI is the other one.

[@nonutemperor]

8 and 10 were both great as well. 8 has Laguna, like I cant decide between Zack and Laguna

[@HeartOfTheCards93]

When someone you know is going through it, say these three words.

[@АлександрЕрмаков-р3у]

Such a lovely game, story and a whole world that changed my life for good!

[@matthewmidigi4903]

This game is simply a masterpiece.

[@TheTrueAlucard]

this track hits hard man... good ol' times...

[@Maxandmisty247]

Quina is such a great party member

[@Hellwolf36]

There was a reason on my PSX memory card I had 2 save files: 1 for the overall game and 1 just for that moment.

[@BaronSengir1008]

I had a save just for the entrance to Memoria... The airship armada arriving to help fight off the dragons was another great scene...

[@SNYKPodcast]

Why do I strongly agree with this 10000000%

[@emperorreign6154]

Best Scene in the game. Like zidane, I’ve pushed away the people I’ve cared about most too because I didn’t want to be a burden on them any longer. And did they give up and leave me, even when I thought I was unworthy of them and their love? Never. It speaks to most of us, which is why I think it’s a classic moment in all of the FF games.

[@TheGoldCrow]

The scene just oozes with symbolism with how he rudely pushes people trying to help him away to go fight monsters by himself.

[@Whienzarth]

When you get a Dagger trance during this portion of the game. That shit hits different

[@NymphieJP]

That should have been a thing. Like at the start when Zidane trances when she's in trouble.

[@RufusID]

Lightning and noctis combine cant beat this masterpiece

[@reapordeath]

In all fairness Noctis couldn't combine with anyone to beat this masterpiece. Noctis really wasn't a bad protagonist but he wasn't a particularly good one either.

[@Deadflower20xx]

@@reapordeath I thought he was great, he had a good arc of being someone who required babysitting and wanted to run away from his responsibilities to someone who owned up to everything and could stand on his own as a man. Even Lightning has a good arc, maybe just not as pronounced. If by the end the protagonist recognizes their faults and overcomes them/accepts them, to me that's a satisfying hero.

[@reapordeath]

@@Deadflower20xx I disagree, I found Noctis to be boring as a character. Not a whole lot changes from chapter 1 to chapter 13. His whole character arc happens while he is asleep anyway. Noctis is less of a character and more of a... 'reaction' I would surmise. He finds out his father is dead? That's pretty powerful character building stuff. But Noctis has one of the most unbelievable reactions I've ever seen from a character. There's denial, which was nice to see, but then he just accepts his father's death and pretty much skips the rest of the grieving process... I mean the biggest change to his character is from the crystal sleep. Literally just skips the biggest and most important piece of his character arc and he just glosses it over. I did recently play the royal edition and it certainly smoothed out some of this, but even still Noctis just reacts to things even though we are in direct control over him. But if you felt it was a satisfying character then you are certainly welcome to it. I shan't say your opinion is objectively wrong, but I most definitely do not share your enthusiasm.

[@morphogenes]

There is just something beautiful about seeing Garnet finish off the last monster by summoning a full-sequence Bahamut.

[@roychaosreaper4688]

I’m imagining how darker Zidane’s voice would be when he’s like this before his friends managed to tell him that even if he tries do this alone, they will be there to protect him.

[@pizzaofdarkness4041]

The monsters' cries in this game have always been badass and bone-chilling at times.

[@zidanelionheart]

In 5th grade I used to hum this to myself at school when I couldn’t play. Of course I didn’t really get the whole existential meltdown thing, I just remember it was cool how he gets sad and his friends don’t let him kill himself. Of course now, “FF9 is my favorite game” (been saying that for a decade now wow) is a cliche, but it’s true. There has been none better since, and the older games upon scrutiny don’t hold up. FF9 ages like the finest wine however, it’s only more relevant and popular every year. I used to fear a remake but I would love one if they could just keep their hands off the story, it’s literally PERFECT. I think we’re better off without a remake though, this scene will hold up forever. Also using Mega Flare to end the last battle was sick, this is a great video!

[@eliminator999]

this is my favorite scene from the Final Fantasy series.

[@Richard-yt9vi]

Uematsu San really did a great musical score on FF 9

[@Trixbeat]

Normal players: crying over emotional impact of this sequence Level 1 challenge players: crying over the fact that this sequence will force characters to level up

[@polyphoniphilia]

i'm not crying you're crying

[@allanfizzahmeh3037]

we're all crying

[@Ventus_Fair]

ahhh Quina at her/his best again ... missed at her/his first attack xD

[@Ju4n530]

Masterpiece.

[@digiing1992]

As I said on a previous video: > But after playing the “finally completed FFXV” (Damn! That game could have been so much better if the time would have been invested properly! DAMN!!) I have to admit that Noctis had also had a considerable amount of development. Especially in the last campfire scene. I never expected him to come out like that.

[@gerry8381]

too bad they didn’t gave Lunafreya in ffxv her deserved moments.

[@RedBishopGaming]

Truly an amazing scene

[@jillvalentine7672]

8:32 wow that made me cry

[@thatstheway2429]

Greatest moment in all of FF history for me, and made IX my personal fave FF, just above VII. The only scene that carries a similar emotional weight for me is Cloud’s Lifestream sequence. But the music in this just pushes it over the top. Best FF track for me as well.

[@IngFede1]

this song given me the force to move on a bad love story and hit the gym and became a chad.

[@DiegoSouto-fy9su]

"I'm so... tired..." I can relate on a monday.

[@CieloAzul2011]

The best scene on the best final fantasy