Final Fantasy IX is a Japanese role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix (formerly Squaresoft) for PlayStation. It is the ninth installment in the Final Fantasy series, released in 2000.
The story revolves around Zidane Tribal, a young thief from the group Tantalus, along with Vivi Ornitier, Garnet Til Alexandros, Steiner, Freya Crescent, and Eiko Carol, in their journey against Kuja, an evil man bent on destroying the world.
Final Fantasy IX is a turn-based role-playing game, with the familiar Active Time Battle (ATB) combat system of the Final Fantasy series. Players control a party of four characters, using physical attacks, magic, and special skills to fight enemies.
Final Fantasy IX’s soundtrack was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, a composer famous for his works in previous Final Fantasy installments. The game’s soundtrack was highly appreciated by both critics and players.
Final Fantasy IX is an excellent role-playing game with an engaging story, engaging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and great music. The game was highly praised by both critics and players and is considered one of the best installments in the Final Fantasy series.