Final Fantasy IX: Game Review

Reviewed by Matthew on 15th May 2016
Our Rating: 8.0/10.0
Platform(s): PS1, PS3, Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
Genre(s): Role Playing Game

Final Fantasy IX originally released on the PlayStation 1 in 2000 was a great JRPG. Square Enix,   have re-released the game for the iOS, Android and Microsoft Windows with improved graphics and added more features to these ports.

Currently I am playing this on Android version and the controls work pretty well. Square has ported the game to touchscreen instead squashing a joypad on the screen like Final Fantasy 7. You controlled the characters with floating stick or tapping the screen in the direction you are going. When interacting with NPCs or objects an icon with appear on the screen. Furthermore, you can swipe outside the text box to choose your response, then tap a button to select when you’re chatting.  
The 3D models of the major characters have redrawn texture that, look amazing. However the NPCs are low resolution and blurry. Also, the pre-rendered background seems to be not up dated from the PlayStation 1 port. I understand why because the upgraded pre-rendered. Backgrounds would have made the game files bigger but it would have been nice.

 

However, the time turn- based combat is still interesting and fun and also the touchscreen handled and flows wonderfully when in combat. Also they are new features in the mobile port. For example, 9999 damage, no random encounters, full battle meters, auto, attack, fast forward and level and gil max. This is for players who want to experience the story quickly without bother of leveling up their
characters. In my opinion I don’t think they need these features because it ruins true nature of the game but you don’t have use it anyway.

 

Overall The cast of characters is fresh and interesting especially Vivi, the combat is intriguing and the plot wonderful and heart-warming. Although the Final Fantasy IX a bit expensive it still worth buying it as is on of the finest JRPG ever created on the Android or iOS.

Pros:

- compelling story

- mesmerising characters
- great turn-based combat\
- tounchscreen controls work perfectly
- new 3D models of main characters

Cons:

-a bit  expensive
- low resolution pre-rendered background



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