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PLAYSTATION: Reviewed by Hojo. Those good guys at Squaresoft have done it again. Finally, Final Fantasy IX has reached American, British and Australasian shores. And it was worth the wait. This game is arguably the best RPG game ever made. Its smooth graphics, mind-blowing storyline and nifty music all add to its greatness.
Here is a complete rundown on the characters, the story and the game in general. The story is set in a complete fantasy world. You start as Zidane, in an airship. The plan is for Zidane’s to put on a performance for the Queen and the city of Alexandria, well the rest of the thieves kidnap Princess Garnet. It just so happens that Princess Garnet was also intending on running away that night, so they leave together. The story takes off from there.
CHARACTERS: Vivi Orniter: Vivi may appear to be a small, defenceless mage, but his powers are awesome. He gets caught up with Zidane and co after accidentally ending up on their airship. Steiner refers to him as “Master Vivi”. Steiner: Steiner is the leader of ‘The Knights Of Pluto’ – a group of Knights that protect Queen Brahne and Princess Garnet. He is given the job of stopping Garnet from being kidnapped, but fails to do so. He ends up travelling with Garnet around the World, trying to get her to go back to the Castle. Princess Garnet: Princess Garnet is the adopted daughter of Queen Brahne. She decides to run away from the castle on the same night that Zidane and his gang of thieves decide to kidnap her. They end up escaping and travelling around the world. These are the main characters in the game, although there are several other people you meet up with later on in the game. As I mentioned before, the graphics in FF9 are probably the best yet. The characters are smaller, and might not seem as lifelike as in previous games, but still appear to be clearer and crisper. The battle scenes are also improved, and the Summon Monsters are the best ever. Once again, Square have got Nobou Uematsu to do the music. And he hasn’t let us down. Final Fantasy IX features a mind-blowing soundtrack that is definitely up the standards we’re used to. Overall, Final Fantasy IX is yet another masterpiece from Square. Even if some dodgy lowlife were selling it in a darkened alley for $300, it would still be good value. A must buy.
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