Final Fantasy IX
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😍 8.7/10
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Developed by:
Squaresoft
Published by:
Sony
Released On:
01 Jan 2000
Final Fantasy IX tells the story of Zidane, a member of a team of theater actors who also happen to be a gang of thieves, and Garnet, the princess of Alexandria. Zidane and his friends first plan to kidnap Garnet from her mother's palace. But shortly after the kidnapping, they realize the queen of Alexandria is up to something evil. Zidane, the princess, and other characters they encounter on their journey decide to join forces and find out what can possibly drive the queen to commit her cruel deeds.
The game's visual style is similar to previous entries in the Final Fantasy series, with 3D character models, world map, and battle stages, pre-rendered backgrounds in individual locations, and CG cutscenes that advance the story. However, from the point of view of overall atmosphere and gameplay, the game tends to resemble older installments more. Like in Final Fantasy IV , each character belongs to a specific class which cannot be changed, having his or her own unique abilities. Combat utilizes the series' trademark ATB (active-time battle) system. Battles allow for the participation of four player-controlled characters. The player is able to choose these from a larger amount of available characters during later parts of the game.
Character abilities are contained within weapons and armor. Each of these allows the player to learn one or more abilities by equipping the item on a character and continuously participating in battles. Ability points are awarded after battles along with experience points, gradually filling the ability bar of the equipped part. Once the bar is full, the ability can be used by the character even after the equipment that allowed him or her to learn it has been removed.
The card mini-game from the previous installment is now called Tetra Master and is featured more prominently. Cards are placed on a 4x4 grid and can attack other cards on diagonals as well as cardinal directions. Cards no longer have set stats, and instead have a range of values and arrow positions, making every card unique. Regional rule variations are gone, but at the start of every match one to five positions on the grid will be blacked out, changing the player's offensive and defensive strategies with every game.
eBay Product ID:
10045279047 (United States)
UPC-A:
662248900100 (United States)
UPC-A:
662248900162 (Canada)
ASIN:
B00008KTPN (Canada)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01251/01295/01296/01297 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01251-01295~01297 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-01251F/01295F/01296F/01297F (Canada)
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Gamepads Supported:
DualShock
Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Save Game Methods:
Manual Save, External Storage
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation® game console following its instruction manual. Ensure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert disc 1 of FINAL FANTASY® IX into your PlayStation game console and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn the power on. The Title Screen will appear after an opening movie sequence. The opening sequence can be skipped at any time by pressing the button.
Beginning a New Game
On the Title Screen, use the directional buttons to highlight <New Game>, then press the button to begin.
Loading a Saved Game
Insert a MEMORY CARD containing saved data into a MEMORY CARD slot, then start up the game. On the Title Screen, use the directional buttons to highlight <Continue>, then press the button.
A menu of saved game data will appear. Select the data to load, then press the button to confirm.
Saving a Game
On the Field Map, you will encounter certain moogles who will allow you to save your game. On the World Map, you may save at any time by calling a moogle with the button.
When changing discs, you will be prompted to save your game. A MEMORY CARD with at least one free block is required to save a game.
Entering Names
During the game, you will encounter several characters. When you first meet certain characters, the Name Input Screen will appear.
At the Name Input Screen, you may <Confirm the existing default name, or choose a name of your own. To enter a name, highlight letters by moving the cursor with the directional buttons, then press the button to confirm the letter selection. Any mistakes can be deleted by pressing the button.
When you have finished naming your character, move the cursor out of the letters box with the directional buttons and select <Confirm>. Press the button to finalize your character's name and continue the game.
Changing Discs
When you reach the end of a disc, you will be prompted to open the disc cover, remove the current disc, and replace it with the specified disc. Do not turn off the power when switching discs.
Travel the World
The story takes place in an expansive world. Explore carefully so you don't miss anything.
Talk to People and Inspect Everything
You must speak with many characters and examine various locations to progress in the game.
In locations where there are things to inspect (like treasure chests, bulletin boards, and ladders), an exclamation point "Field Icon" will appear over the character's head. Press the button or button to acquire items, view useful information, or climb ladders.
In locations where a choice must be made, a question mark "Field Icon" will appear.
HERE Icon
Each time you enter a new Field Screen, the HERE Icon (a pointing hand) will appear briefly over your character, indicating your position. This feature can be turned off in the Config Menu.
If you ever become lost on the Field Screen, press the SELECT button to make the HERE Icon appear temporarily.
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TIP: When you equip an item, 100% Elem-Def takes precedence over Elem-Absorb
Active Time Events (ATE)
Active Time Events, which occur throughout the story, allow you to see what other characters are doing. When the ATE icon appears at the bottom left portion of the screen, press the SELECT button to view the event. (If the text is gray, the event is shown automatically.)
You can still follow the story and finish the game without viewing any ATE, but they provide different perspectives and reveal deeper insights about the characters.
Active Time Events Change According to Your Choices
The ATE menu changes depending on which ATEs you have already seen and what actions you have taken. Conversations may change after viewing an ATE. Try different options to experience different results.
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Example of an ATE change:
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Moving left after viewing "Treno Tradition"
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Select event
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Treno Tradition
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Ambition
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Cancel
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Moving left after viewing "Ambition"
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Moving left without viewing either event
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TIP: Some of the rare items you buy in Treno's auction can be sold at a certain location
Battle System
Understanding the battle system and acquiring new abilities will allow you to defeat any enemy.
To Win a Battle...
This game uses the Active Time Battle (ATB) system, in which each character has an ATB Gauge. Only a character with a full ATB Gauge can be issued commands. Each character has a different set of commands. To win battles, consider which commands are effective for each situation.
Reading the Battle Screen
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1) Cursor: Displayed over the character selecting the command.
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2) Commands: Every character has "Attack" and "Item" commands.
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3) HP (Hit Points) / MP (Magic Points): Characters whose HP reach 0 are KO'd and cannot join battles. Abilities use MP.
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4) ATB Gauge: Refills over time. You may issue a command only to characters whose ATB Gauges are full.
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5) Trance Gauge: Trance power accumulates when you receive damage from enemy attacks. When the Trance Gauge becomes full, the character will enter a Trance (page 11). The Trance Gauge will not appear until after a certain event.
Helpful Hints
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Switch Turns with the O Button: If several characters are ready to take action, press the O button to switch to the desired character.
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Escape with the L1 and R1 Buttons: You may be able to escape from a battle
Controls
L1 button
View previous page / Select single or multiple targets / Escape from battle (when held down with R1 button)
L2 button
Display cancel Target Window
R1 button
View next page / Select single or multiple targets / Escape from battle (when held down with L1 button)
R2 button
Display Help / Cancel Help
SELECT button
Pause
START button
Pause
directional buttons
Cursor movement
left stick
Cursor movement
button
Cancel
LI button
Change characters/View next page/Select single or multiple party members when using abilities
right stick
Move vehicle forward backward
Enemies & Characters
ZIDANE TRIBAL
You don't need a reason to help people.
ADELBERT STEINER
Having sworn fealty, must I spend my life in servitude?
VIVI ORNITIER
How do you prove that you exist? Maybe we don't exist...
GARNET TIL ALEXANDROS 17TH
Someday I will be queen, but I will always be myself.
AMARANT CORAL
The only dependable thing about the future is uncertainty.
QUINA QUEN
I do what I want! You have problem!?
FREYA CRESCENT
To be forgotten is worse than death.
EIKO CAROL
I don't wanna be alone anymore...
Tips & Maps
SIDE QUESTS
Side-quests are optional activities not directly related to the story, offering additional challenges or special rewards.
USE MOGNET TO HELP MOOGLES COMMUNICATE
Mognet allows you to deliver letters between moogles or read letters addressed to Zidane, but remember moogle locations and that some change as the story proceeds. You cannot carry more than three Mognet letters; trying to pick up a fourth requires discarding one.
FIND TREASURE SCATTERED AROUND THE WORLD
Become a treasure hunter to find items for various collectors you meet, who may offer rewards in return.
Stellazzio
An aristocrat is collecting over ten Stellazzio coins, each engraved with the name of a constellation.
Coffee Beans
A coffee lover is searching for the finest coffee beans.
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