FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Game
Game2016
FINAL FANTASY IX
Developer Square Enix
Final Fantasy IX is a 2000 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. It is the ninth game in the main Final Fantasy series. The plot focuses on a war between nations in a medieval fantasy world called Gaia. Players follow a thief named Zidane Tribal who kidnaps princess Garnet Til Alexandros XVII as part of a ploy by the neighboring nation of Lindblum. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
427 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
266 positive · 14 negative
95% range 92–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 266 | 14 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 44 | 1 | 60 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
7,742 of 8,185 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 238 yes, 13 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 251 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (13,720 of 14,426 positive).
Many players consider Final Fantasy IX their favorite game in the series and praise its story, characters, and emotional impact. [1][2][3] Several reviewers recommend using mods like Moguri Mod and Memoria to improve the port's performance and visuals. [2][4][5] A few players criticize the port for censorship, poor EULA terms, or outdated gameplay. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
The EULA is evil. It reserves the right to completely rewrite the EULA without even a guarantee that the player will be informed of the changes and given the opportunity to reject the changes.
- [1]
My favorite Final Fantasy game and still my favorite game of all time. I make a new friend because of this game. I learn my English through this game. This game is important to me and I don't think any game will ever top FF9.
- [2]
Great game but you probably need this mod to enjoy it fully: https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy9/mods/3 Makes the game run at 60fps, higher resolution and adds a bunch of other QOL fixes. You can even install other mods via this one. There's not really much else to say that other people haven't already. Amazing story with really deep characters that all evolve throughout the game. Writing is honestly 10/10, it …
- [9]
How do 2 polygons in a black mage hat have more personality than the main character of a modern AAA game? I am glad I waited so long to play this game. Not only does it hold up - it puts modern game narratives to shame. Simultaneously whimsical and deep, this game has the confidence to not take itself too seriously, while delivering profound meaning (without trying to shove it down your throat). The musical score is …
- [3]
Easily my favorite game in the series out of the ones I’ve got the chance to play. Character driven to its core, FFIX is a game that stuck with me through its masterful use of its cast to communicate its message and themes, culminating in one of the most beautiful celebrations of life I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing in a work of art. Most of the gameplay quirks can be addressed through the boosters …
Summarised from 34 of the 383 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
FINAL FANTASY IX sits at 95% positive across 280 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Final Fantasy IX sold over 2.65 million copies in Japan by the end of 2000, making it the second-highest selling game of the year in the region. Although it was a top-seller in Japan and America, Final Fantasy IX did not sell as many copies as VII or VIII in either Japan or the United States. In 2001, the game received a "Gold" certification from the Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland (VUD), for sales of at least 100,000 units across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The original PlayStation version sold over 5.5 million copies by March 2016. Across all releases, the game was announced to have sold 8.9 million copies by March 2025. Final Fantasy IX received universal acclaim…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 427 · most liked firstan illustration I drew in 2022 for the gorgeous Final Fantasy IX zine: You're not alone! It's now been 25 years since the release of my favourite FF game ❤️🎉
positive · AI labelView post →Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX. It's my favorite Final Fantasy game of the PS1 era. You can talk at length about the characters, story, music and everything else that makes it so special, but the bottom line is it's an RPG classic everyone should experience!
positive · AI labelView post →Illustration for the Final Fantasy IX collaboration in Emberstoria (Japan). Artist is uncredited for this image, but character design for the game is by Yusuke Kozaki.
neutral · AI labelView post →Square Enix shares an illustration of Beatrix (Final Fantasy IX) by Toshiyuki Itahana used for the 'Opus XII' set of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game released back in November 2020:
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, my favorite game of all time ❤️ Still chasing that high.
positive · AI labelView post →Here's the playing card illustration I did for our Final Fantasy IX Fanzine, 'You're Not Alone.' I got the Queen of Hearts: Princess Garnet/Dagger! --- #FF9 #FFIX #finalfantasy #finalfantasyIX #finalfantasy9 #princessgarnet
neutral · AI labelView post →Final Fantasy IX is and will always be a beautiful game #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyIX
positive · AI labelView post →Happy 25th Anniversary to my favourite game of all time, Final Fantasy IX!
positive · AI labelView post →Where are my Final Fantasy IX fans @? Shout out some love for this game! This is as “fantasy old school” as the new games get and I adore it. #FinalFantasyIX ❤️
positive · AI labelView post →Summer Game Fest predictions: Resident Evil 9 Arc Raiders shadow drop Final Fantasy IX Something Nintendo Hotline Miami 3 Hotline Miami VR Hotline Miami RPG Hotline Miami MMO Hotline Miami Battle Royale Hotline Miami Kart Hotline Miami VN Hotline Miami RTS Hotline Miami Farm Sim
neutral · AI labelView post →In honor of SomecallmeJohnny's Final Fantasy IX review, we have a fun fact about to share. In Paper Perjury, we put a reference to his first Final Fantasy review in the game. And yes, FFVI's soundtrack is the director's favorite soundtrack in the series.
neutral · AI labelView post →Incredible resource of weird gaming history, like this preview of Final Fantasy IX that has approximate knowledge of what the characters are named and calls Vivi "Skidmark" for some reason
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 25th Anniversary to Final Fantasy IX! I said I was gonna get this retrospective done on time, and by god I did it. Learn about how the game navigates themes of life and death, how the Hawaii studio was set up, and how the game's existence was leaked a year early! youtu.be/7a1jHvi2CJ8
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 25th anniversary to such a special game to me. #FinalFantasyIX ❤️🫶🏻🥹🏰⚔️🐉
positive · AI labelView post →Illustration of Beatrix from Final Fantasy IX, celebrating her birthday this month. Featured in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Opus XII, illustrated by Toshiyuki Itahana.
neutral · AI labelView post →My favorite Final Fantasy game and still my favorite game of all time. I make a new friend because of this game. I learn my English through this game. This game is important to me and I don't think any game will ever top FF9.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Final Fantasy IX is the next game I’m playing. It’s been awhile since the last time I experienced one of the best JRPGs ever!
positive · AI labelView post →26 years of ✨Final Fantasy IX✨ What an incredible nostalgic game for me that transports me back to my childhood playing on the PlayStation 1 without a care in the world I love this game so much I even have my own Vivi tattoo 💉❤️😭
positive · AI labelView post →LOVE THIS! These Final Fantasy physical releases with the games ON THE GAME CARD were previously exclusive to Asia but are being printed for NA! Pre-order now 👇 Final Fantasy IX: bit.ly/3IU4VCe Final Fantasy VII & VIII Remastered Twin Pack: bit.ly/4h3iY4O
neutral · AI labelView post →FINAL FANTASY IX - Black Mage Village. (this game actually has a multiple secret villages where a party member freaks out because all the villagers mysteriously look like them.)
neutral · AI labelView post →I see everybody is celebrating Final Fantasy IX. A beautiful game. Here's a small tribute I did to it a few years ago.
positive · AI labelView post →I love how some of the save points in Final Fantasy IX are tucked away in hidden spots, yet are still easy to find. The game is full of little details like this. What an incredible classic! ❤️
positive · AI labelView post →Happy 25th anniversary to this amazing game #FinalFantasyIX I remember first playing this as a little kid right after I played and loved Final Fantasy VIII then I really knew I was all in on this series as a whole and I was going to continue playing every single entry that came after. ❤️🫶🏻
positive · AI labelView post →It is now July 7 in Japan and Square Enix has released the Final Fantasy IX '25th Anniversary Special Movie' video on YouTube to celebrate 25 years of the game: www.rpgsite.net/news/17869-f...
neutral · AI labelView post →Post a game you got for Christmas. Final Fantasy IX is the game I always think of on Christmas mornings. The colorful and playful vibe (with a sinister undertone) and imaginative characters had me playing all day long.
positive · AI labelView post →Hey all, I found a much better game to play that you can also get for free and I can guarantee it's not going to support the uber-terf. Don't play terf wizard game, Final Fantasy IX is right there
positive · AI labelView post →Crossing Those Hills on this #ScanlineSunday 🎵 Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX! FFIX is near and dear to my heart. I remember it as the lovely RPG that helped me make it through some difficult times I will always cherish FFIX!
positive · AI labelView post →To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, Square Enix is sharing the thoughts and feelings of various Square Enix creators about the game. Yoshi P - Final Fantasy XVI Producer Masayoshi Soken - Square Enix Sound Director
neutral · AI labelView post →Apparently, there's a Big Game everyone is talking about today, which I believe is, of course, more Final Fantasy IX! Also 3 followers away from 1,500!!! 👀 Live now! 👇 twitch.tv/hunt_traindx #twitch #twitchstreamer #twitchaffiliate #finalfantasy #finalfantasyix
neutral · AI labelView post →- Djidane - 64px Fanart of Final Fantasy IX My first FF game, it holds a special place in my gamer's heart. <3 #ffIX #finalfantasy #finalfantasyix #djidane #pixelart
positive · AI labelView post →Need to stop convincing myself that Final Fantasy IX Remake will be revealed at The Game Awards. 🙂
neutral · AI labelView post →After the let's say mixed reception of VIII, there was much fan demand for Final Fantasy to return to a familiar format. So Sakaguchi returned to cowrite and produce 2000's Final Fantasy IX - a game that would combine the 3D visuals of modern FF with the storytelling and class archetypes of old.
neutral · AI labelView post →I wish I had taken a picture of it but I spotted the infamous PlayOnline Final Fantasy IX strategy guide at the retro game store today as well
neutral · AI labelView post →Random game Saturday - A sealed copy of Final Fantasy IX from my retail days of hoarding rare stuff in the back until pay day to put it on a shelf, forever to stay in a backlog due to school...
neutral · AI labelView post →This was originally a tweet from 2022, but look, Final Fantasy IX is clearly Game of the Year all years.
positive · AI labelView post →Tomorrow's the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, a game I hold very close to my heart. Remake announcement, yes? YES????
positive · AI labelView post →Great game but you probably need this mod to enjoy it fully: https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy9/mods/3 Makes the game run at 60fps, higher resolution and adds a bunch of other QOL fixes. You can even install other mods via this one. There's not really much else to say that other people haven't already. Amazing story with really deep characters that all evolve throughout the game. Writing is honestly 10/10, it really made me think about life and almost made me cry at the end. Great…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My friends and I ran a 64-game PlayStation 1 bracket to determine the objective, inarguable, and undisputed best PS1 game ever. Seeds were randomized. FINAL FANTASY IX is the champion! 1. Final Fantasy IX 2. Metal Gear Solid 3. Final Fantasy VII 4. Resident Evil (series)
neutral · AI labelView post →Started playing Final Fantasy IX ~*
neutral · AI labelView post →Final Fantasy IX is a very special game 💫 #art #ff9 #finalfantasy #fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →Easily my favorite game in the series out of the ones I’ve got the chance to play. Character driven to its core, FFIX is a game that stuck with me through its masterful use of its cast to communicate its message and themes, culminating in one of the most beautiful celebrations of life I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing in a work of art. Most of the gameplay quirks can be addressed through the boosters included in the port, though I'd still recommend playing the game with at least…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ᴛᴀɴᴛᴀʟᴜꜱ • ᴛʀɪʙᴀʟ Final Fantasy IX is definitely NOT my favorite FF game... YOU CAN'T PROVE IT! GPOSERS | Male Viera | The Bun King | Fairy Presets
negative · AI labelView post →This week's schedule, more Final Fantasy IX! I am so in love with this game already, see you all tomorrow! #twitch #JRPGs #finalfantasy #FFIX 💚 twitch.tv/terrixdactyl
positive · AI labelView post →My thoughts reflect the experience of playing this game with the Moguri Mod (9.0) on the Steam Deck. To newcomers: Final Fantasy IX is every bit as good as the reputation it has. If you're new to the series entirely, I think 9 is actually the best place to start. It wholly encompasses everything great about this series. If you've played other FFs before and haven't played 9, its never too late to experience one of it's crowning achievements. The world immediately draws you in with its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Felt like an Elixer after surviving the sickness that was Final Fantasy VIII... Please play it with the Moguri Mod!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The EULA is evil. It reserves the right to completely rewrite the EULA without even a guarantee that the player will be informed of the changes and given the opportunity to reject the changes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After finishing FFIX I completely understand why so many people consider this one of the best FF games. It’s also a game that frustrated me repeatedly. And somehow both of those things are true at the same time. At first glance, FFIX feels almost deceptively light compared to FFVII and FFVIII. Where those games leaned into dystopian sci-fi, moody protagonists, and a more serious tone, IX opens like a storybook. Cartoonish characters, medieval fantasy cities, theater performances and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy Anniversary Final Fantasy IX. Even if we dont get a remake announcement, seeing all the love for this special game has been amazing. The new art has been my favorite part so far. These are some of my FFIX pieces that I've done over the years. It will always hold a place in my gamer heart.
positive · AI labelView post →Final Fantasy IX being the best rated game in the series maybe game critics ate that one lil thing
positive · AI labelView post →Just started Final Fantasy IX. I remember starting this game a long, long time ago, but never actually getting more than an hour or two into it.
neutral · AI labelView post →A Final Fantasy IX Retrospective FFIX was always one of my favorites growing up and re-playing it now with the help of mods to bring the game up to modern standards, was an absolute 10/10 experience. With the Memoria Launcher and Moguri Mod, the game is essentially re-mastered and is highly recommended. Some mods I used alongside Moguri were: Portraits Pack, 30fps videos, PlayStation Sounds, Kupo UI Suite, and Cursors Mod. All of these can be directly installed with a couple clicks from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →20-Day Game Challenge 🎮🕹️👾 Choose 20 video games that greatly influenced you. No explanations, no reviews, just pictures. Day 19 #finalfantasyix #ffix
neutral · AI labelView post →The PS1's best Final Fantasy. I've always adored Final Fantasy IX. Much more so than VII, and definitely VIII. I'm not sure how many times I've completed this game, but it's been a lot, and I still love it to bits! That's not to say FFIX is without its faults though. The game has aged quite a bit. Its UI can be cumbersome to navigate. The second half of its third act sees a huge difficulty spike. And some of the story beats are a bit awkward or nonsensical. But the game has a ton of heart and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm playing this with Memoria + Moguri mod on Steam Deck. To install both, go here: https://sites.google.com/view/moguri-mod/install If on Deck you have to copy the terminal command into terminal. After it installs, when you run the game on Steam it will open the Memoria launcher. Some of the nice things it does even without Moguri installed is you can set it to 60/90/120 fps (you want 60 on LCD Deck, 90 on OLED), it also by default makes getting into battles much faster (no PS1 loading…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We’re back! And starting a new game for Cozy Tuesdays… Final Fantasy IX 🥹 I’ve never played this y’all. I’m pumped. Sharpieshark.com
neutral · AI labelView post →How do 2 polygons in a black mage hat have more personality than the main character of a modern AAA game? I am glad I waited so long to play this game. Not only does it hold up - it puts modern game narratives to shame. Simultaneously whimsical and deep, this game has the confidence to not take itself too seriously, while delivering profound meaning (without trying to shove it down your throat). The musical score is unmatched, the characters and writing are unforgettable, and the themes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While the jump rope game in Final Fantasy Resonance may evoke memories of Final Fantasy IX, it is not nearly as hard or weirdly timed as the FFIX mini game. I have actually been deliberately looking away from the screen and relying on audio cues instead and it is working.
positive · AI labelView post →there was a period where Vivi from Final Fantasy IX was breaking the game so badly that they had to ban him
neutral · AI labelView post →Final Fantasy 9 is, plain and simple, one of the best FF games ever made. It's a love-letter to the classic FF era, made to send off the series before it moved into the PS2 and the era of voice-acting. This version is 100% faithful to the original except it has optional cheats if you really *really* need help getting through this. It also has an obscene number of save slots for going back in case you miss something and pass a point-of-no-return. The only mechanical difference is that the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our game is obviously inspired by: - Curse of Monkey Island - Harry Potter - Discworld - Ghibli films - Final Fantasy IX
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