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Destructoid
Top Critic
Oct 5, 2017
This game feels like a home run after almost two decades. The look may be a bit dated, but the gameplay still holds up, and the story still resonates. Final Fantasy IX is certainly worth the time of a first-timer or a nostalgic fan like myself. It's always a pleasant surprise to see how well a complex RPG can hold up almost 20 years later and a joy to have one of my favorite games easily accessible on a modern console.
IGN Spain
Top Critic
Sep 21, 2017
Playing Final Fantasy once more, this time in Ps4, is one of the most notalgic and happy things. The renewed version looks nice and smooth and allows new players to enjoy one of the best game for PsOne.
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GamingTrend
Top Critic
Sep 26, 2017
Seventeen years after its original release, Final Fantasy IX continues to bring lovable characters full of whimsy.
COGconnected
Top Critic
Feb 21, 2019
Final Fantasy IX is an excellent investment on the Nintendo Switch.
Push Square
Top Critic
Sep 27, 2017
Not all aspects of Final Fantasy IX hold up perfectly in 2017, but the PSone swansong is still a stone cold classic. Although you could argue that the PS4 port should do more to enhance the experience, the adventure's core strengths in world building and storytelling remain, and they're as flawless as ever. When all's said and done, masterpiece is still a word that we'd use to describe Final Fantasy IX.
Nintendo Life
Top Critic
Feb 21, 2019
Warts and all, Final Fantasy IX remains a great RPG to this day; you likely won't regret picking this one up.
We Got This Covered
Top Critic
Feb 25, 2019
Although this is nothing more than a port of the inferior PC version, Final Fantasy IX feels great on the Switch and will introduce a whole new generation to the game's many charms.
Gameblog
Top Critic
Feb 18, 2019
Eighteen years after its original release on PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX is back on Switch, but with all the flaws inherited from the PC/PS4 port of 2017. But in the end, its compressed soundtrack and smartphone interface will not make us forget the greatness of such an adventure, which could have benefit from a sweeter launch price.
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Reno Gazette-Journal
Top Critic
Oct 7, 2017
Final Fantasy IX Remastered re-introduces one of the pinnacles of Squaresoft's Golden Age of JRPGs. Some aspects, including parts of the game's visuals, don't quite make the transition to the PlayStation 4 in good shape despite the improved graphics. There also aren't as many new features to distinguish it from the original. A likable cast of characters, however, combined with a well-crafted world and narrative makes this a must-have for any JRPG lover, especially those who missed it the first time.
Oct 3, 2017
Final Fantasy IX on PlayStation 4 has rekindled my imagination that for years I thought I had lost, giving me a reason to return to these characters and story that deserve to be experienced by any fan of the genre. Final Fantasy IX on PlayStation 4 is upgraded and re-rendered up to the best possible version for every fan of Final Fantasy, new and old.
RPG Fan
Top Critic
Mar 19, 2019
The definitive return to a heartfelt classic in the Final Fantasy series.
Impulsegamer
Top Critic
Mar 7, 2019
Final Fantasy IX is a fantastic game with an average port. The price is steep for a 20 year old game with no major upgrades. But once you start playing you won't be able to put it down.
Spaziogames
Top Critic
Feb 21, 2019
It doesn't matter which console you play it on: Final Fantasy IX still remains a timeless masterpiece, and thus we can only be glad to see its success on the Nintendo digital store. However, this Switch edition is basically the same that was published on PS4 and PC on last two years, so if you already own it on one of these two platforms, there is no real need to buy it again.
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Impulsegamer
Top Critic
Oct 3, 2017
The black sheep of the PlayStation-era Final Fantasy behemoths certainly deserves attention from those who have somehow avoided playing it in some form or another over the last seventeen years and feels like slipping into a worn but comfortable pair of slippers for any returning players.
Hardcore Gamer
Top Critic
Sep 20, 2017
For a seventeen-year-old game, Final Fantasy IX has aged incredibly well.
Spaziogames
Top Critic
Sep 28, 2017
We won't waste time in small chat: Final Fantasy IX is a timeless masterpiece.
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DarkZero
Top Critic
Oct 9, 2017
Though Final Fantasy IX's PS4 port lacks the same love and care that was given to the recently released Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, it is still a solid enough re-release, and more importantly another modern source for players to experience this wonderful RPG classic, whether for the first time or the hundredth time. The timeless charm, characterization and content guarantees that this game will be the place you'll return to someday, now and forever.
Cubed3
Top Critic
Mar 27, 2019
Final Fantasy IX is an absolute must-buy and must-experience classic JRPG that deserved a home on a Nintendo console, and should have had one a long time ago.
Cubed3
Top Critic
Dec 21, 2017
It's a bold claim, but Final Fantasy IX is the best PS1 era Final Fantasy, and easily one of the best the series has ever produced. With it being on PS4 and PC, even if you don't want to visit a garage sale or local game shop to grab a PS1, you can now play one of the best RPGs ever created. While it manages to only just fall short of greatness, it does so with a level of grace so memorizing, it's hard to believe sometimes. If you still aren't convinced, just play to the final cutscene. That should convince you just fine.
NintendoWorldReport
Top Critic
Feb 20, 2019
That's not to say people should avoid this re-release, because despite the problems there's a strong game here that's worth playing and experiencing. FFIX is reminiscent of a simpler time, boasting a strong narrative and quality of life features that make it easy to get into. I just wish it had a better presentation, one that a game of this quality truly deserves.
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