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Final Fantasy IX
The console versions of Final Fantasy IX mainly brought technical improvements in addition to some other minor changes. The anti-aliasing is slightly better than the PC version, the UI of the battle menus have been reduced so that it takes less space on the screen and you can also play poker after you beat the game.
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The modern ports of Final Fantasy IX are a great way to play the game, despite a few technical shortcomings that weren’t present in the original.
Final Fantasy IX is among of the best, if not the best entry in one of gaming's most illustrious franchises. It's a sweeping tale of adventure, friendship, war, loss, and oglops. It's a role-playing masterpiece produced by a studio that, back in the year 2000, was at the very top of its game. And now, the glorious PSone classic has been ported to PlayStation 4 with enhanced visuals, shorter load times, and built-in cheats.
Final Fantasy IX still holds true as being an amazing entry in the series for JRPG lovers but be prepared for a lackluster porting of the classic experience.
Reviewing a new Final Fantasy game is tough. Final Fantasy 16 bears the weight of expectation, a burden that comes with the territory of its iconic name. Each loosely associated entry redefines what it means to be a Final Fantasy, and every fan has a checklist of what aspects of the series need to come together to make the perfect experience. So, can it live up to the titans that came before it while carving out a distinct identity of its own?
Despite releasing almost 20 years ago, Final Fantasy IX remains an excellent RPG that lay down the framework for how to make an enthralling role-playing adventure, it’s just a shame that the port doesn’t quite do the game justice.