So I played FINAL FANTASY IX For The First Time...

As a holder of unconventional Final Fantasy opinions, hearing this was the creator's favorite had me curious heading into it. With the love for Final Fantasy 7, why did this one standout? Coming out of this experience on the other side, I totally get it. This is story is an EXPERIENCE to put it lightly.
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[@mcihay246]

Quina Quen- "I do what I want. You got problem?" Quina is the type of character that shows the simplicity of life. That it doesn't have to be as daunting, or difficult, or hard. That it can be as simple as how you want it to be as long as you're true to yourself. How you can live life how you want to. That's Quina's input in the narrative, and how they choose to live their life compared to the rest of the party members. Edit: I'd also like to add, that Quina also represents the sort of person that lives to experience life and what it brings. Lastly, that even if others don't like Quina, I don't think they'd care either way. They live their life how they want to, and that can be respectable.

[@AdamsLeftyBooks]

Quina is absolutely a fantastic character. Love their marriage to Vivi too. Rally-Ho!

[@adiksaff]

Yes! Come here with that justice for Quina! Simple, yet elegant. Also, Quina's perspective is so different from other party members that I find him/her refreshing. A standout moment for me is how he/she was the last picked to go tackle a shrine. He/she doesn't bemoan their apparent low social standing with the other party members. The Qu believe that leftovers are a good thing (probably because someone thought to make more than enough food for any unexpected guests). So really maybe changing your perspective could make you much more satisfied in life. So overall, Retro Rebound is not wrong. Mechanically, Quina could be described as just made to complete the 4-party squad exactly when he/she is needed (and actually tends to get replaced pretty quickly by other party members more proximal to the story), but does that make him/her any less?

[@mmlan-jd7we]

Thank you, everyone hates this character for no reason

[@maximalsilverlioness5633]

Well said, Quina is actually useful than a lot people think. They have abilities come helpful at point of the game. And honestly who doesn't just listen to Quain's theme catJAM to their theme, I boosted volume listening to it for hours.

[@MarcoTalin12]

Quina is levity. FF9's cast is full of serious characters with sad stories. Quina is there a) to help keep the tone from getting too heavy (esp. when Steiner isn't around to be comically serious), and b) to give some perspective that while, yes, things can get sad and dark, you don't have to let it get to you and define you. While everyone is having existential crises, Quina is out there just living their best life, showing the player and the party what life is like when you don't let the bad things drive you.

[@michaeloconnor1281]

Magical game. Playing this at 12 years old at release was just....perfect. Time flies man...

[@cptwaavy]

Same. I've just introduced FF9 to my 11 year old daughter and now she's vivi's biggest fan lol

[@Harkz0r]

@@cptwaavy Something about introducing one of my all time favourites to someone that young in today's gaming landscape puts a smile on my face. I think I was even about 12 or 13 when I played it the first time, VII was my first one at just 8 (I put it down for a year because of a certain plank in the Sector 6 slums that I couldn't see to progress lol). I'm not sure who I'd say my favourite from IX is, apart from Beatrix being a badass, but I do have a soft spot for Vivi. I was also the philosophical sort, so it was hard not to empathise. Has she finished it yet? If she's able to look past the dated aspects, I suspect it'll stick with her for a while. I think it's one of those games that stood the test of time well.

[@Scantronacon]

7th grade man AND we had Pokemon

[@deecee7073]

This was my first adventure at age 9, ever since then I've always wanted to go on an adventure, unfortunately tragedies came early and im now stuck in a life of work. How I wish I could go back to being a kid.

[@MrGreekstatue]

Played on release aged about 14 or 15. I'm now 37. Time does fly.

[@TotallyCluelessGamer]

"It almost moved me to tears." You're a tougher man than I. Seeing Zidane, who had been supporting, carrying and caring for his friends without even hesitating finally stumble, break and fall totally fucked me up. Even just hearing the opening of the song is enough to get my eyes a bit watery.

[@metin2faithful70]

Same my guy, people saying its just a game feels wrong man 😄 its a fair part of my childhood with so many messages

[@pebo94]

FF9 soundtrack is one that instantly makes me want to start the game again. One of the most immersive games I've ever played.

[@nellanellaperched6767]

Yeah same here

[@akiinmoonlight79]

This 😭💖

[@jr9083]

Casts a total spell over me

[@chadmeredith1198]

In-game card games often add to the immersiveness to a game. This game also boasts the best in-game card game for a Final Fantasy game. I actually wanted to collect the cards and challenge NPCs.

[@RQS321]

"You plan to kidnap the queen-" "Not the Queen the princess! Were you not listening?!" FF9 is wonderful thank you for this review matty :)

[@Golnax]

Fun fact about that particular part of the game, if you were not aware, but if you pick that option enough times (I think it's like 60 something but I don't remember), Ruby will actually burst into the room and make her first appearance in the game to tell you to stop messing around.

[@mentalelixir7556]

It’s been 2 decades since I first played this game and it’s still my favorite game of all time. 20 years of active gaming later and more games beaten than I can count, I still haven’t had this experience matched, personally. No, it’s not the most fun to just pick up and play, but just, idk. If you love the game you get it. The storytelling, characters, atmosphere, OST, lore, world building, everything about it was done to perfection as a labor of obvious love.

[@lindblumpickles3407]

Agreed, wholeheartedly. At this point, I’m not sure anything will ever overtake it in my heart.

[@WiiSage]

crazy how this game had a short development span compare to current FF like 15 yet 9 felt complete while 15 literally release incomplete

[@Jose-se9pu]

Why do people complain about the combat? Because it was slow?

[@alexmurador]

@@Jose-se9pu yeap. FF IX is my favorite game, but its combat is really outdated. It was fine for the time it was released, but it didnt age well.

[@jaretco6423]

​@Jose Thing is, the battle system itself was solid enough. Aside from the Trance system being automatic. I didn't like that. But the combat is solid. It's just the limitation of the games hardware is what causes it to slow down once an while. Had it been more patch up, it would be alot faster. There is an option that can makes the battles goes faster though.

[@dark-_-phantom-m8589]

This was the first final fantasy I played back in high school and is still my favorite. I spent countless all nighters and try to do a play every couple years!

[@Dragonus1288]

I feel you this was my first one too and my favorite of all time

[@b00g3rs21]

Definitely warrants a remake, the characters are already incredibly well done, fleshing out more would be fantastic. Especially Kuja and Zidane's relationship, lots of complexity, would really allow that part of the ending to punch harder.

[@gazster]

i remember playing ff9 while at college and remember the hot and cold chocobo game, i used to love that, i really like ff12 aswel as that reminds me of ff9 at times throughout the game. i always thought ff9 stayed true to the older games ff4, ff5 ff6 etc.. i used to play those on ps1.

[@PazuChill]

I replayed this game last year and thought the combat held up just fine. I didn't speed up once. But I'm glad you were still able to really enjoy the game. It's probably in my Top 3 of the series. I agree on the soundtrack. This is one of Uematsu's absolute best woks. The character themes in particular are just incredible and sum up each character respectively so well.

[@umelgaming3177]

I only sped up when Grinding skills, but during actual progression, it was always at standard speed. And I only do that much because I have played this game like 8-9 times... Final Fantasy 9 is my second favorite FF with my favorite being FF6. That being said I feel like FF9 stands the test of time better.

[@armorvil]

@@jaretco6423 I feel that the problem isn't that it's slow - the problem is that what happens on the battlefield is almost always late compared to the commands you or the enemies input. And if you play on "Wait" mode (I've always played FFIV to FFXII on Wait Mode, I like to take my time to choose my next action), what is even more aggravating is that what happens on screen completely halts when you're in a menu, even though something should happen because some characters' or enemies' commands were already selected. You have to allow the time to flow again by getting out of the menu for one or two seconds, for the next queued action to perform. Basically, you're always kinda watching the distant past, which might make you select wrong actions (ie you're in the menu to select a white mage's action, absolutely nothing is happening on the battlefield so you decide not to heal because everyone is healthy, but little do you know that an enemy already chose to perform an attack on the whole party... That attack will occur before your white mage's action, effectively making you lose a turn. Infuriating at times). Oh, and when you enter a command, your character will always take a second or two to get into a "ready" stance before doing what you asked them to do, which makes for a completely useless and unpleasant delay. It's the only FF with those faulty behaviors, it's a shame they were too lazy to fix them in this Remaster. Battles being such an important part of an RPG, because of these issues I just cannot rate FF9 higher than FF6, FF7 or FF10.

[@metin2faithful70]

@@jaretco6423 yeah i didnt ive still got my old ps1 replayed it like 3 months ago idk theres just some magic to it so dont even wanna speed up stuff

[@Chaoitcme]

I remember playing this for the first time back when I was a teenager. I got it for Christmas and played it non-stop when I was on the holiday break. Was hard going back to school because all I wanted to do was finish the game. FFIX is in my top 3 FF games.

[@artemcultura6191]

Best winter break ever. Hard to beat that Christmas. Cheers!

[@michaelrains7909]

It's my favorite game of all time. I've beaten it so many times, I have it on Xbox, Switch, PS, PC I love it so much. It deserves more attention than it gets. It's a near perfect game.

[@chieftain9]

This was my first introductory to FF, and still my favorite. Recently replayed again and still finding new things. The story, imo, is the best in the series. All characters and their developments are enjoyable (even though Freija and Armant were sidelined fairly early, story-wise). Also Quina can be one of the best mages if you take the time to build him/her. Their use is broader than vivi, who’s really only useful at the beginning/end or whenever Steiner is in party. Basically a more magic focused version of Armant. Story-wise, Quina is comic relief.

[@izlude9283]

My favorite FF game and my best JRPG of all time. I was captured by the characters, the story, world building and even how the party was brought together. And I must say, even the gameplay doesn't age that much compare to the other turn based games nowadays.

[@izlude9283]

Also, my greatest moment in all Final Fantasy franchise is... Garnet's cutting of her hair. It was marvelous and really want to put her in my party every time. It was a payback after the time she went "silenced". I suggest playing Final Fantasy Tactics if you got the chance. Also I played a "canonical" party set up whenever I play FF9 if you want to replay the game. for example: Disc 1: Evil Forest - Zidane at 3/Vivi at 1/Steiner at 1 Ice Cavern - Zidane at 6/Vivi at 5/Steiner at 5/Garnet at 4 Village of Dali - Zidane at 9/Vivi at 8/Steiner at 8/Dagger at 7 Lindblum - Zidane at 12/Vivi at 10/Steiner at 10/Dagger at 9 Gizamaluke's Grotto - Zidane at 15/Vivi at 14/Freya at 15/Quina at 14 Burmecia - Zidane at 18/Vivi at 18/Freya at 18/Quina at 18 Disc 2: South Border - Steiner at 10/Dagger at 9/Marcus at 10 Treno - Steiner at 15/Dagger at 14/Marcus at 15 Gargan Roo - Steiner at 20/Dagger at 19/Marcus at 20 Cleyra - Zidane at 20/Vivi at 20/Freya at 20/Quinna at 20 Alexandria - Zidane at 21/Vivi at 21/Freya at 21/Steiner at 21 Lindblum - Zidane at 24/Vivi at 23/Dagger at 21 Lost Continent - Zidane at 25/Vivi at 24/Dagger at 23/Quinna at 23 etc etc.. you know what I'm talking about hehehe.. :D

[@SuperSupersoda]

I always felt there were four FF that stood out from the rest: 6, 7, 9 and 10. I'm not a fan of 8, but a lot of people love it, and that's great for them, it is a divisive game though. 6 is my favorite one, 7 and 10 are the most important ones, and 9 is the best one. That's how I'd rate it.

[@Jose-se9pu]

VIII just isnt good. It was rushed, aimed at a very especific audience, and the combat system was a mess... VI, VII, IX, and X are *the* Final Fantasy games, especially IX.

[@SmazSolaire]

This mirrors my thoughts very accurately.

[@frozendevil9549]

You dropped this👑

[@michaelharrington5906]

IV, VI, VII, IX, X*

[@logiclunacy606]

@@jaretco6423 I played 4 on the ds, which is the version of the game which is regarded as a lot more difficult. I found it had a decent story, it has very tactical combat, some interesting characters but it's very standard as far as how the older final fantasy's play (1-6).

[@ADHDad]

Quina (kwin-a) is a reflection on the simplicity life can have when you know what you are and what you want. They're meant to be a juxtaposition to everyone else in the party who is driven by deeper fears or aspirations and bogged down in moral grey areas. Quina wants to support everyone to be as content as they can be. Quina recognises the danger of the journey, but instead of being cowed, they grab a fork. There's only 2 things in this world, things you can eat (accept) and things you can't eat (not accept)

[@antiadam666]

Thank you for shining a light on this game. Its amazing. Probably my favourite game of all time and the best jrpg ever

[@TheColeTruth]

glad you enjoyed it! 9 is like the perfect fairytale story. 9, 10 and 11 were the Triforce of the series for me.

[@th33obnoxiousbruh]

I don't know if you noticed this Matty but the play in the beginning is symbolic for the whole story that play where they kidnap the princess is the story of final fantasy 9

[@Senju_Sensei]

I understand your opinion on Quina and Amarant - especially since you said you weren't a fan of the combat specifically. While their total input on the story and character development could have taken on a bigger role; they're almost like 'hidden' characters from my perspective. Their abilities can be OP to someone who's played the game a few times over. As a kid, I always used Dagger, Steiner and Vivi, but in my most recent play through, I switched it up with Eiko, Quina, and Amarant. It was satisfying and.a huge refresh on the combat strategies that I remembered.

[@crispwarthog319]

I'm so glad you said "Not Alone" was the moment of not only the game, but the *series.* I was 10 when I got this game in 2001. I remember I paused the game and just listened to "Not Alone" for maybe 20 minutes. It was amazing. I didn't want it to end. That song led to my teaching myself piano. So glad to know that others loved that moment in the game as much as I did. I was so sad to have to finish that game. And I've come back to it so many times over the past 20 years. Such a phenomenal game, and so deserving of a remake.

[@adxtn]

For us who played the game in our childhood, this game will always have a special place in our hearts. The storytelling, music, character development were just on a different level. P.S. Quina is the actually the best character, but it’s hard to unlock her potential on a blind playthrough.

[@stevenanderson7620]

I love the ATB system lmao, but to each their own. One of the reasons I prefer FFVII Remake is bc the battle system is a lot better, but while I haven’t finished FFIX yet, the characters in this game are all very different in the way they play with different strengths and weaknesses. It actually provides some challenge too. But that’s just me.

[@DotHacker99]

What gets me is his Chrono Trigger video where he praises ATB but suddenly in this he trashes it.

[@jacobmonks3722]

@@DotHacker99 To be fair, very few games utilize the ATB system quite like Chrono Trigger. In static battles where enemies don't have movements and counterattacks, it's kind of pointless. Not bad, just pointless. It might as well be standard turn-based, just going slightly faster.

[@FurryWulfz]

I wouldn't say VII Remake's combat is "better", it's very different. That said it also isn't without its flaws, like the sort of poor AI and the aerial combat on flying enemies is pretty terrible, very mashy, etc. VII Remake's combat got me more annoyed on Normal mode at times than it did satisfy me. Especially towards the end.

[@stevenanderson7620]

@@FurryWulfz I mean the AI is actually kind of ok. You aren’t supposed to “main” a character, you’re supposed to swap between everyone to build up ATB and unleash your abilities or some magic. Whoever you aren’t controlling generally plays defensively until you swap control to them and build up ATB with them. It took me a while to understand that, but the game became a lot more fun that way. That being said, I agree about aerial combat. The camera fights against you during aerial combat, and the fact the game has no dedicated jump button is irritating to say the least. At the end of the day, I prefer Remake’s battle system, bc the og game didn’t do much to differentiate between characters, and it felt like other FF games just complimented the ATB system better. Such as this game. I still love ATB in og FFVII, but somehow other FF games from the time made it feel more fun imo.

[@Madbiochemist16]

FFIX is the GOAT. Best Story, Best Characters/Character Development, Best Music, Best Themes, Best Progression, Best.... FFIX Remake? I WILL PLAY THE SHIT OUT OF THAT.

[@miniyorha]

I actually just completed this game for the first time today and reflect basically the same sentiments! What an incredible experience and truly a Final Fantasy unlike any other. Aside from the tragic and well told story one thing I loved the most was how all the characters are flawed and go through personal development. I feel that as players we can find at least one to relate to and that in itself is powerful! Great video and congratulations on also finishing FFIX!! :))

[@Gohaeism]

I played this game when it came out - I was 9 at the time. I fell in love with it. That game made me cry a few times. And when you were alluding to Not Alone, like others, I knew immediately that that was what you were referring to. That fucks me up every time. I have replayed this game countless times... It has always been my favorite game of all time. I love every single thing about it - yes, even the slow turn based battle system. I would change nothing. I've always wanted a remake. I would lose my shit and buy it immediately... I'm so lost in the sauce that I still have my original first print and a first print Japanese copy for the PS1. I have it on the ps3. I also have it on mobile... And on steam. 😅🥴🤓

[@bakuhakudraws5603]

this game ran into an infamous issue: because storage space was so limited on their 90s computers, after the development was finished, they actually deleted the 3-d models that they used to make the background renders in order to make room for another project. Thus when it came time to remaster the game for a PC re-release over a decade later, they didn't have those assets, and were forced to upscale the 480p renders that were stored on the disk instead of re-rendering them, resulting in them being really blurry and gross on any modern HD screens. They literally just didn't have the files they used originally. There's actually a fan-made mod that did some AI upscaling to make the environments look better. It's not perfect, but it really helps capture how gorgeous some of the environments and vistas you visit are a lot better, and helps the characters look significantly less out-of-place by virtue of being rendered at a much much higher resolution than the backgrounds they're standing on.

[@Livingtree32]

I never got to play it when I was a teenager, although I played all of the others from 1 to 13 (well except 11, at that time I didn’t even have an internet connection in my home). I’m playing it right now on Switch for the first time, 15 hours in and I gotta say, I don’t know why it surprises me so much, but I’m really surprised how good it actually is 🤣. Absolutely up to par with 5,6,7,8 and 10, my favorites in the series.

[@shoujitv2016]

yup one of my favorite titles of the ff series. the chocobo grinding with treasures is really challenging here and breeding it to gold chocobo to go places which you can't go with any of your rides 😊

[@Metallizombie]

It’s a masterpiece. The last true “Fantasy” in Final Fantasy.

[@austinr4405]

"There are two things in life. Thing you can eat and thing you no can eat" Even Quinoa has some great moments

[@Roxas77]

9 is my favorite by far as well, hope it gets a remake....an ACTUAL remake next lol

[@ssjcookie5498]

This is still my favorite Final Fantasy game this was the first game I bought for my PS1 i played this so many times if they will ever make a remake of this i hope the can keep the style and feeling of the original game

[@dsps51]

Playing FF9 for the first time. I've only played FF7 & remake as well as FF6. Im way too excited for FF16 releasing in less than 2 months. Such a beautifully crafted franchise, I was never fortunate enough to play them growing up, but I can appreciate them while I'm older.

[@WilG082]

Yasunori Mitsuda was the main composer of CHRONO trigger’s soundtrack. Nobuo Uematsu finished the last of few tracks after Mitsuda became ill (from overworking).

[@BlindGardener]

For those who want to replay it today. Try the moguri mod, it really polishes the game.

[@reizak8966]

Just started playing it on my Switch and I am in love.

[@jmlouie]

I'm so glad you sad it was your favorite. I remember playing it and crying near the end. I think FF9 doesn't seem to get enough credit. I think of the FF I played it is my 2nd fav

[@ripdoxyyy]

I played this game as a young kid. I'm grateful to have played and experienced this game back then. It truly is something else.

[@push-to-talkpodcast2864]

There was just something about this generation of game’s music. The music of today’s games is sooo much more complex. I don’t know why

[@Fun_With_Google_Translate]

Definitely my favorite FF. I even have the theme song from the Black Mage Village as my ringtone on my phone.

[@levinanders1852]

Someones praising my favorite game of all time? I'm here! I love FF9 so much, dont know how often I played it over the last 20 years. The only "bad" thing today is the gameplay (combat/exploring) itself, which could be faster. Especially the fights last very long and everytime I "hate" myself when I'm using the speed function. I really hope the remake is announced soon and won't be to different from the original game. I absoluty don't need/want an action based combat system.

[@weazz]

Quina is the most powerful, cost effective character in the game. Just catching the toads, all it takes, no real grind. And you can cast 9999 dmg, for 2mp. ALL GAME. no need for 9999 mods or modes. Plus Blue Mage is one of the best FF classes ever. The fact s/he eats for abilities is fantastic.

[@knleonhart]

Fisherman’s Horizon in FF8 > Dali Theme in FF9

[@PrestonGraff]

You kept saying this game is from the 90s and comparing it to games in the 90s, but it came out in the early 2000's. Other than that, excellent review of one of the best games ever made

[@clay4816]

I'm with you. FFIX is the best story and character driven FF in my opinion. But you are right about the game play, sadly hasn't aged well. I am hoping this game gets remade.

[@samsoncooper1]

You're not alone, that whole scene, the music, the ethos, everytime every hair on my body stands up.

[@willhotznotes]

Excited for that screech. A FFT review would be awesome too.

[@masonwilcox7055]

Minority opinion, Freya is my favourite character in FFIX.

[@greypolar2720]

I think IX and VI had the best skill systems of the numbered Final Fantasies. Learning skills from your equipment and then decided which to equip in IX is similar to learning magic from Espers in VI, along with the buffs that each Esper would give upon level-up.

[@nellanellaperched6767]

I would not be who I am without this game. The single most important one I've ever played. I tear up just thinking about this game. It's incredible.

[@zmandragon]

Nine was my first final fantasy, but I only felt the true soul of this game after tackling the previous games then replaying Nine, so many references to previous games and got more of the story because it hits a 10 year old different than a 19 year old

[@ryksa6479]

Actually, FF 9 has everything that can be loveable from the previous entries and packed them together.

[@vattghern.g818]

I would love to see Baldurs Gate 1 & 2! Great work thank you!

[@PressStartMark]

Damn I might have to grab this on switch man never played ff9

[@DarkepyonX]

No mention of the holy F moments when summons get cinematics

[@Omio9999]

As another comment said, Quina is present as contrast. Without Quina's simplicity, and giving a bit of extra flavor to Vivi's backstory (as well as some interactions that contextualize the rest of the cast), the world would've seemed actually less _alive,_ funnily enough. Quina also filled a lot of otherwise empty spots by themselves (Quina's gender never _actually_ gets confirmed, nor does Vivi's, so take of that what you will), and indirectly encourages the player to take a break from the narrative (even if a bit forceful, imo). Generally, one either likes or dislikes Quina, and also generally does so _strongly._ However, I'm indifferent to Quina. Quina was handled well enough, especially since they're a bunch of tropes that you _wouldn't_ expect in a JRPG.

[@IzraelGraves]

"The graphics are horrible, I hate the battle system, Quina is a terrible party member." "Favorite Final Fantasy 11/10"

[@NaxTheArcaneWizard]

Vivi and Zidane is more "what am I?" And "why do I exist?" Game taught me depression at a very young age

[@avidviewer2223]

My personal favourite game of all time. An absolute masterpiece of story telling and characterisation.

[@adamlowrie2625]

Will always be my favourite as it was my first FF game. Got it as a gift one Christmas, along side a brand new PS2. I didn't expect to play it much as I had a shiny new PS2 and GTA3 to play. That plan was shattered when the PS2 turned out to be faulty. I was gutted. Ended up playing FF9 on my old PS1. Immediately loved it. Sparked my love of the whole series. Turned out we couldn't get a new PS2 for a few weeks as they were sold out everywhere. But I honestly didn't mind. I got to play the best JRPG of all time.

[@AArdW01f]

Quina is in the game because they needed a blue mage. They wanted all the Og job system jobs.

[@mosesdouglas4325]

Needs a remake. Just like FF6! 6 IS THE BEST! 6 and 9. 7 is good but damn there are other FF games, 2,4,6,9 deserve credit. I still can't believe this is your 1st time playing FF9 Matty. But glad you love it! Honestly just downloading now on my ps4 to play again for the 100000000 time

[@ThAlEdison]

I modded my PS1 so I could preview the Japanese copy. I was annoyed that the saves for the Japanese and American versions dedected as different games, so I had to start over. I really loved it, especially after FF 8.

[@SisselSasha]

2:34 no no... kidnap Princess Garnet. Not the Queen. Maybe you wanted to see the hidden scene and you mixed your words hahaha (if you didn't know, when you go over the plan with the Tantalus at the beginning, if you say "that's when I kidnap Queen Brahne" *50 times,* Ruby comes storming in to make you advance the story... because she's Ruby). Anyway, yep, it's a great game, definitely my fav main FF game story wise. You should check Memoria Project also, it's pretty nice to see Vivi and Alexandria in 3D even if it's a short experience. If you haven't tried, I also particularly liked Final Fantasy Tactics' very mature story but the game's not everyone's cup of tea (geopolitics/politics/social issues + tactical RPG mechanics) Suikoden II also but I won't say much more since it seems you've already played/tried it or at least you know about it. *edit:* not that it really matters but Zidane is technically pronounced just like the French soccer player, Zee/dan not Zay/deyne. But yeah it's not that important

[@zidanetribal2343]

Playing FF9 since 2000! Remake should be done for this masterpiece!

[@boltinabottle6307]

Have you played any of the Trails games yet? I was ready to give up JRPG's before P5 and Trails reignited my love for the genre.

[@shinjid3705]

I dont care what ppl say. 9 is the best because castles, kingdoms, fantasy and vivi! And the fact that we might get a remake?! Uhhh thats the cherry on top man. And ppl complaining about slow atb bar never really bothered to go into the settings options. For any ff game, go to options to speed things up!

[@willdingee7431]

Really sick KH crew neck. Have you ever talked about that series on any of the channels?

[@Zanji1234]

tbh i loved this game more than FF8. I don't know why but the whole world was way more lovable for me. FF8 was too much Teenager Angst and lovestory in a sci-fi world. FF9 was pure fantasy. Sadly the game was too easy so most of the time the cool skills were not that neccessary for the regular playthrough. (i was 15 when it came out and played it when i was 16) the only issue i had even back then: the ATB gauge filled up WAY to slow. FF8 was "quicker" ... and Adamant was just... "there" regarding remake: IF they remake it i HOPE they don't make a button masher like ff7 remake

[@saeefa]

Quina is one of the most underrated character in FF, she was really on a free holiday, they needed to give her more depth to her character

[@MrBallentine24]

Also 9 came out in the early 2000s

[@brandontheurer1372]

This is easlly my favorite Final Fantasy game hands down.

[@grahfkarate1799]

Can you play Xenogears for the first time? Good work

[@BJGvideos]

I'm sorry but did you just say this game looks bad? I can't possibly have heard you right. And Quina sucks? What? Quina is the strongest character in the game, and their carefree attitude is refreshing in such a serious game.

[@emptilion]

Favorite final fantasy game for me as well. Played it when I was very young, and it left an impression. I am very curious about what a remake of this game could be. I highly doubt they are going the FF7R route with it. I could see them doing a near 1:1 remake with better visuals, a improved battle system and maybe some other extra additions, but not the AAA treatment that will impress everybody. But we'll see. I am very open with whatever they come up with, as long as it's not an ugly broken mess. I am just excited that there might be something more coming out of FF9.

[@Wesker1984]

Qyina as a character was bizarre, Quina as a useful party member? Amazing 👏. The best blue mage in the series, fight me. Amarant is basically a reskinned Shadow (FF6) with some semi-useful side abilities. No slouch but definitely not the best, but at least he's useful for the shrine section where everyone splits (if you've grinded his abilities and not neglected him like many do).

[@55ronnel]

the best best moment for me is getting ark summon and thats the moment i enjoy the game a lot.. no cheat

[@binx8541]

A fellow man of culture! Favorite game of all time!

[@Error50505]

the characters in this game have so much life and personality, vivi has to be one of my favorites

[@huzidamasta]

It took me a few years to realise 7 is my favourite because I had this weird thing (which I still have now and I believe will always have) where when I'm playing 7, I think it's the best....but when I'm playing 9, I think it's the best. I have this constant back and forth between the two and I'm always in favour of whichever one I'm playing. It's only when I'm playing neither that I say I prefer 7. So that tells me I ultimately prefer 7, but needless to say it's a very close call and 9 is without any doubt my second favourite. Technically speaking there are MANY things about 9 that are better, but for me 7 just wins. It's such a hard comparison but if I was forced to pick it'd have to be 7. I'd be over the moon if they remade 9. Especially if it looks like this Memoria Project thing that's going on....my god....😍👌

[@jaretco6423]

There both fantastic games anyway. Can't go nothing wrong liking both of them.

[@tzanax]

Welcome brother. The most missed Final Fantasy because of the timing of its release on an aging PS1, but definitely the best one imo.

[@MO-bo2du]

Beautiful game isn't it? That said, I get why you wouldn't mention XI/XIV due to being MMOs (although XI is my personal fave of the whole series)... but I noticed you didn't mention FF XII. If you haven't played XII you're really missing out. Get on that and I look forward to the review video when it comes out. ;)

[@coldchillin8382]

You’re there to kidnap the princess, not the queen.

[@Francescofilmmaker]

I saw you are not alone conducted by nobou once and I cried aha

[@DanIel-fl1vc]

Playing it on PC is equivalent to I don't know, taking an old western movie and increasing the saturation by 200% and the fps by 300% so that it looks like a home video shot in a candy factory. It looks soooo bad, these old games were meant to be played at 410x234 something resolution in a 4:3 aspect ratio. They completely removed the unique font meant for the UI and replaced it with Arial as well as changed the UI completely so that fingers on a handheld device could click the buttons. That is why bubbles pop up when you walk next to characters so that you can click on them with your finger on a touchpad. Anyone reading this and who hasn't played the game, do yourself a favor and play it on a playstation 1 emulator. The port is terrible and the mod that upscales the backgrounds isn't much better because it doesn't fix the other problems. Oh yeah and the encounter rate is lowered by 200% so the dungeons aren't going to be as challenging. Very unlikely you'll ever die in the game. The same wasn't true on the original. Very good children's game, very bad port.

[@sunderwire]

Was just thinking about this game. I just started X also

[@intepolation]

btw it is Zee-Dan. (Zidane)

[@OhHiMark001]

I loved the music as well, i just wish the trance system was done better, and the final final boss came outta nowhere. Other than those 2 things it was well done 7.5 rating for me

[@tomasgarcia7499]

So, I just finished FFIX during this past weekend, I know a lot of FF fans say it’s the best one, but…hm…I guess it just didn’t hit as hard for me. It’s good, but there are other FF games that I have enjoyed more. If I had to rank the Final Fantasy’s that I’ve played so far it’d be like this 1. Final Fantasy XV 2. Final Fantasy VIII 3. Final Fantasy XII 4. Final Fantasy VII Remake 5. Final Fantasy VII 6. Final Fantasy X-2 7. Final Fantasy IX 8. Final Fantasy X It might be weird seeing IX & X so low, but I want to say, I genuinely liked both of them. I’ve yet to play a Final Fantasy game I don’t like, it’s just, I didn’t enjoy them as much as the others. IX’s battle system is so fucking SLOW, and it took forever to load battles when going into new areas (even with the speed up). That wasn’t a problem 7 nor 8 had. Also, I enjoyed the Materia and Junction system more than the ability system in 9. Stealing to make sure you always got the best equipment would get tiresome after a while too. Story wise 9, for me, was good, but that’s all I can really say. I enjoyed the storyline in other FF games more. The ending parts of 9 reminded me of 7 and Tales of Arise mixed which I found interesting. Also, the OST was just alright. There wasn’t a standout track besides Melodies of Life to me. 7 has a lot of great ones, 8 does too, and XV’s OST is my favorite out of the whole series. Soooo many bangers on that one. Omg, you didn’t like Quina!?!? I fucking LOVED Quina. S/he is one of the only FF characters to actually make me laugh hard lol. That wedding scene with ViVi before visiting Eiko’s village made me laugh so hard lol. No FF game has made me laugh like that. Plus, Mighty Guard blue magic is awesomeeeee. The characters are the bread and butter of this game. I love this cast. They’re so funny and gel well together. Zidane is a great protagonist, and the people around him are excellent. I’d say Garnet is my favorite because I enjoyed her arc the most, and then Quina because s/he made me laugh so much. I love their dialogue lol. Eiko and Vivi would probably be tied for 3rd. I love Eiko’s epilogue scene with Cid and Hilda 🥺. That was adorable. IX has one of the best endings too. I’m glad it was happy. When Garnet started running to Zidane, I started crying lol. Overall, a really good game. Not my favorite FF, but still a damn good one.

[@stephenmier7277]

Vivi is one of the greatest characters in all of fiction, IMO.

[@Theywantthedro]

35 Hours? I need to finish this game!

[@Dracobyte]

This masterpiece deserves a masterpiece!

[@pdraggy]

Sad thing is, I know it's been like 20+ years but... I feel like now that I know Beatrix ends up with Steiner those scenes will be 'watered down' for me and I... who am I kidding, I have no emotions anyway ^.^

[@sodalangstson9438]

Final fansty 9 combat is fine as it is and shouldn't remade into same combat system as final fansty 7 remake because the game slower and simple

[@randalthor2859]

Quina, while strange looking, is actually one of the most powerful characters in the game, and can easily be exploited in the early game for excalibur 2 runs.

[@lesterdominguez7605]

Gonna have to buy this one and give it a shot

[@jccarlamaroe7678]

I own the ps1 physical. Vita, Xbox,ps well not 5 but on my ps 5 and physical switch I love this game

[@rwhite9994]

I also enjoyed this game 20yrs ago, so good. I felt act2 slowly moved into act3.... And that is about it. Great game.

[@MrJasePark]

When you spoke about the character-driven narrative, I had hopes. Then you didn't get Quina's narrative value as the simple, pure expression to balance much of the overwrought worry and panic... Sadface

[@darthcarth27]

Hey Matty if you turn on wait mode in the settings it actually pauses when you are picking your moves

[@dragonzord6615]

You can't hate on Quina, they're fantastic haha. They just wanna go around eating shit and that's such a mood.