FINAL FANTASY IX (2016)

Developer: Square Enix
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 14,064 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A warm, whimsical journey through a storybook world, blending light fantasy with heartfelt character moments and classic turn-based pacing.

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What players say

Players adore the cast, story, and music, calling it a high point of the franchise. However, the port is widely criticized for being lazy, with many saying it is best played with the Moguri mod. Players are split on the trance system and note an endgame difficulty spike.

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