7 Final Fantasy IX Facts You Probably Didn't Know

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Final Fantasy IX arrived right at the end of the PlayStation's lifecycle and it holds a special place in the hearts of many, thanks to its classic take on what it meant to be Final Fantasy.

Many characters, such as Zidane, Vivi and Garnet, left a lasting impression... but due to all of the changes that happened throughout development, there are quite a lot of hidden secrets that people may not know about the game. And these secrets relate to changes to characters, but also the story of the wider game.

►KEY POINTS WITHIN THIS VIDEO

1. Final Fantasy 9 Announcement
2. Final Fantasy 9 Concepts / Development Details
3. Final Fantasy 9 General Beatrix
4. Final Fantasy 9 Garnet's Real Name
5. Final Fantasy 9 Eidolons
6. Final Fantasy 9 Ark Eidolon
7. Final Fantasy 9 Soundtrack

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[akiinmoonlight]

FF9 has so much soul ... one of the best games of all time and probably the best jrpg of all time ❤

[Chrima]

I can‘t put in words how much I love this game. I turned 39 this August and I still keep getting tears in my eyes everytime I hear „Not alone“ or „Melodies of Life“.

[fleiteh]

I wish for the Final Fantasy series to one day return to this style of art, story and music.

[Narigane]

This game is what actually makes me learn English properly for the 1st time, back in 2000. I was still about 12 year old ignorant kid that time. This is my 1st time i also playing JRPG and playing something that has actual story with MANY TEXT and Dialogue.
1st time playing i'm just brute forcing my way through with the help of guides
2nd time, i want to know the story, i'm starting to makes sense the dialogue. Of course with the help of many guides and story resume out there.
Then somewhere along the 3rd time.. my english somehow got WAY BETTER compared to before i started playing

[lionheart]

I still stand by saying "Final Fantasy 9 is the Magnum Opus of the Series, It Represents the entire Final Fantasy series as a whole"
It may not be the best Final Fantasy to some, but IMO it was the Best Final Fantasy to Represent Final Fantasy at its core.

[daggak]

So much love for Final Fantasy IX on the comments section really warms my heart! 😀😀 FF9 is simply the best video game ever created for me ! It has had such a deep impact on my life and personality. And I didn't think I could actually learn something about it, but I did! 😄

Rally-Oh to all the FFIX fans here! 🙋‍♀️

[supersaiyanzero]

FFIX has the best character development of any game. Feels like they're real. Fantasy game done right.

[OG-Macho]

It never hit me that Ark was a Terra Eidolon. Pretty cool.

[notaboutroses]

Oh do I love this game, in my OPINION the best FF game, the story characters, and overall gameplay are amazing! And dont get me started on the music, yes please I need more.

[matthagen]

Dayyum Square Enix, can we please go back to the pre-FFX formula? :/ I miss my favourite FFs.

[parkouremaster]

The FF that started everything for me into the franchise and rpg in general, my favorite game of all times.

[darkcodemonkey]

So having replayed FF9 about a year/year and a half ago or so, I can honestly say that as an adult, it is my favorite of the PSX titles. I love 7, as does every one for its dark and brooding sci-fi bent, which being a final fantasy fan for several years before that had only really been hinted at in FF6, which is still my overall personal favorite. But IDK if it is because the death of Aeris is constantly referenced and so I have become used to her death as always being listed. The ending scene of FF9 hit me REALLY hard. (trying not to spoil it for those who are playing for the first time) When I was a kid I had issues with one of the last fights so I only partially paid attention to the end. (looking back I was a dumb kid and the fight was relatively easy). But now actually paying attention to the ending, it has one of the most happy/sad moments in gaming that doesnt get talked about enough.

[davidjorge]

Probably the most special gaming experience I've ever had. It still touches me on a very personal level. It's criminal how underrated ffix is

[ssjmonstar]

20 years later still trying to get jump rope king

[SouthernHadoken]

Here one fact i know. Princess Garnet has very soft bottom.

[iLLBiLLsRoastBeats]

I still have a crush on dagger/Garnett/Sarah 20 years later

[jizzleman]

FF9 is by far the best ff in my opinion. It had characters we loved, story we wanted to see to the end, a battle system that was intriguing and music that was lovely. My only gripe is the lack of optional bosses. I wanted more of a challenge and wanted to use all the abilities i earned to their fullest potential. Other than that, this game is a masterpiece, and should never get remade or touched. Its perfect the way it is.

[DarkPhoenix]

The best FF ever and one of my all-time favourite games. Look forward to watching this.

[vsriotact]

The escape from the evil forest is still one of my favourite cgi pieces. The game itself has some of my favourite music and some of the best character development in any series.

[samadyusufi]

No game has ever made me so emotional, what a masterpiece