Do you recommend FFIX?
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I can't too much into the plot. It's back to a High Fantasy setting. The game is also very retro-style--going back to a story similar to older titles, and it's got quite a few references to previous games as well. However, these references are done very well--most of the time, if you don't get it, then you won't even notice that there was a reference.
As for gameplay:
When you get a full party, you will have four instead of three. Try to rotate party members when possible...there will be moments when you're forced to use different members.
Limit Breaks are replaced with Trance mode, where a character will start glowing and get multiple abilities. This lasts for more than one turn.
Characters have pre-set classes. They each have abilities they can learn--you unlock them by equiping gear which has an ability attatched to it.You can use the new ability while wearing that piece of gear, and fights will earn AP that goes toward learning the ability permanantly.
There's a neat synthesis system in which you combine items to make new ones (I can't remember if this only applies to weapons. It's been a while since I've played). Pretty minor, but I always thought it was cool.
There's a system in the game that lets you watch scenes in other areas. Typically, they are not important to the plot at all, but they are ammusing.
There's a TCG minigame. It serves little point to the main quest--I think you get into a card tournament at one point, but I can't remember if you are forced to win. I thought it was a fun game.
Overall, this is my favorite Final Fantasy game. I love the story, the gameplay, and the music! Hold on, let me get a quick example of the soundtrack...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3QK6CTg2g
There ya go!
Edit:
As for FFVIII, let me explain where most of the hatred comes from. The plot focuses mainly on the characters instead of the broader story. There is foreshadowing for a lot of stuff that happens, but you have to REALLY pay attention to notice it. Otherwise, it seems like one random, unconncected event after another.
To help out with that devisive issue, Square replaced grinding levels with grinding magic...and equiping magic correctly. The first part of the game has a lot of tutorials to teach you how to do this.
If you don't mind a plot that focuses on the characters so much that the plot is hard to notice, or a complex system that you'll need to learn to play it, then give FF8 a try...after FFIX, of course
As for gameplay:
When you get a full party, you will have four instead of three. Try to rotate party members when possible...there will be moments when you're forced to use different members.
Limit Breaks are replaced with Trance mode, where a character will start glowing and get multiple abilities. This lasts for more than one turn.
Characters have pre-set classes. They each have abilities they can learn--you unlock them by equiping gear which has an ability attatched to it.You can use the new ability while wearing that piece of gear, and fights will earn AP that goes toward learning the ability permanantly.
There's a neat synthesis system in which you combine items to make new ones (I can't remember if this only applies to weapons. It's been a while since I've played). Pretty minor, but I always thought it was cool.
There's a system in the game that lets you watch scenes in other areas. Typically, they are not important to the plot at all, but they are ammusing.
There's a TCG minigame. It serves little point to the main quest--I think you get into a card tournament at one point, but I can't remember if you are forced to win. I thought it was a fun game.
Overall, this is my favorite Final Fantasy game. I love the story, the gameplay, and the music! Hold on, let me get a quick example of the soundtrack...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3QK6CTg2g
There ya go!
Edit:
As for FFVIII, let me explain where most of the hatred comes from. The plot focuses mainly on the characters instead of the broader story. There is foreshadowing for a lot of stuff that happens, but you have to REALLY pay attention to notice it. Otherwise, it seems like one random, unconncected event after another.
To help out with that devisive issue, Square replaced grinding levels with grinding magic...and equiping magic correctly. The first part of the game has a lot of tutorials to teach you how to do this.
If you don't mind a plot that focuses on the characters so much that the plot is hard to notice, or a complex system that you'll need to learn to play it, then give FF8 a try...after FFIX, of course
I'll simply say this: Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, cites FF9 as being "the closest to [his] ideal view of what Final Fantasy should be" and considers it to be his favourite in the series. (source [http://uk.psx.ign.com/articles/077/077571p1.html])
It's a fantastic game, easily among my top 10 games of all time, of course I'm gonna recommend it.
It's a fantastic game, easily among my top 10 games of all time, of course I'm gonna recommend it.
Of course I recommend it. It's by far the best FF game, along with FF VI. It's got all these great characters, Nobuo Uematsu himself said that the score he composed for FF IX is his favorite, the story is great, and I absolutely love Zidane and Vivi. Plus, it's the only game that's made me cry, like really cry, not just get small tears in my eyes. Melodies of Life is, without a doubt, the most emotional song I've ever heard.
If you liked VII then I think you will like VIII because they are both similar futuristic RPG whilst IX is much more of a traditional Final Fantasy. Even though IX is one of my favourite Final Fantasies ever and you'd probably like it but it's story and world is very different from VII.
Honesty, play Final Fantasy VI. I loved VII when I first played it, but overall, VI is simply better, imo.
Really? Because back in 2000-01, GameFAQs nearly exploded from all the 8 vs. 9 fanboy flame wars. At the time it was a flashpoint between people who liked the old-school look and gameplay style of 9 vs. the newer, grittier, angstier, whinier 8 (little did we on the 9 side of the flamewar realize how much worse it would get when 10 came out!)Onyx Oblivion said:
FF9 was my last JRPG. It was basically Square saying "all those of you who loved our games back in the 8- and 16-bit days, here's a last hurrah, a grand finale, now bugger off so we can cater to the emo kids."
I personally would have to say no. I've gotten to play most, if not all of the FF series (I think I missed some GBA/DS/Wii versions) I can't say IX is a favorite. For the most part I didn't like the look. I know that's a bad excuse for some, but if you don't like what you see and you have to stare at it for XYZ hours it's a valid complaint. I got started, but never finished the game. It didn't draw me at any point. But alot more people like it than FF8's "love drama". I enjoyed 8's story and gameplay, but that's not much help for you. I say play them in order, burn through 8 then tackle 9. I promise you will love 10. As for FFXI it is an interesting MMORPG which I did enjoy more than than WoW (which everyone compares all MMO to). FFXII plays like an MMO which is kinda funny imho. Reminded me of that .HACK game. I was vastly disappointed with 13, such promise and yet felt like lite-rpg with heavy action elements. As for 14, *sigh*. It's a huge work in progress, they made it free while they fix things. It has promise and decent graphics, but it's missing something. Trying to be like WoW isn't a sure win.
in this ones personal opinion ff9 is the best final fantasy game ever made period so definitely yes you should.
if any ones wondering my list of ff game sin order of awesome to shit - ff9, ff7, ff8 ,ff10, snes ff's all equal in how i like them, ff10, ff12, ff11, ff13, ff14
really ff13 and 14 are just terrible compared to the ps1 games are just horrible, how they fell so far is amazing.
anyway this inst a rant its a recommendation , yes definitely get ff9 best one you wont regret it.
if any ones wondering my list of ff game sin order of awesome to shit - ff9, ff7, ff8 ,ff10, snes ff's all equal in how i like them, ff10, ff12, ff11, ff13, ff14
really ff13 and 14 are just terrible compared to the ps1 games are just horrible, how they fell so far is amazing.
anyway this inst a rant its a recommendation , yes definitely get ff9 best one you wont regret it.
Overall, if 7 was your very first, I'd say go with 9. 8's system is pretty complicated, although I enjoyed it well enough. I've actually been playing 9 again recently and I absolutely love the side-quests, especially "Chocobo Hot & Cold" game.
I will say though that while the first half of the story is great (it's especially touching when they get to the BM Village), the second half (towards the end of disc 3) pulls a REALLY stupid plot twist and puts Vivi, the more interesting and conflicted character, in the back. Then there's the final boss, who had no business being there and, honest to God, throws out a line from Star Wars. None of it is a complete deal-breaker, but I didn't enjoy the game near as much by then.
Again, 9 is simpler, pretty close to 7's system, so it's easier to get used to than 8. I'd definitely suggest trying the other previous FFs, especially 6.
I will say though that while the first half of the story is great (it's especially touching when they get to the BM Village), the second half (towards the end of disc 3) pulls a REALLY stupid plot twist and puts Vivi, the more interesting and conflicted character, in the back. Then there's the final boss, who had no business being there and, honest to God, throws out a line from Star Wars. None of it is a complete deal-breaker, but I didn't enjoy the game near as much by then.
Again, 9 is simpler, pretty close to 7's system, so it's easier to get used to than 8. I'd definitely suggest trying the other previous FFs, especially 6.
ha...it's funny because he explained in the video that he lifted the triple triad gameplay off of youtube.Tarkand said:Wouldn't want to see him talk about a game he hates then!wolfy098 said:You know I think he liked VIII, he's said he played through it at least twice and he has those triple triad cards and the figurines...Tarkand said:FFIX is my favorite installment... it's actually the only FF after the jump to disc (FFVII and above) that I'd recommend.
And in my opinion, FFVIII is actually the worse of the bunch
Anyway, I couldn't get into IX, and I despise VIII, X and XII. XIII is just okay. For me all of the games up to and including VII are classic, with my favorites being IV, VI and VII (I really hope that IV ultimate edition reaches the US); but I believe the first three deserve an honorable mention with III being my favorite out of those three.
First off, let me state: Squall is not an emo but a military workaholic seriously look at some parts of the game. Quistis asks him to remember certain lines for protocols during certain parts of the game and he recites it to the bloody last line of the bloody paragraph and section. And how would you feel if you were the only child at an orphanage and your 'sister' happens to be taken away? Not to mention he has an odd time trusting people but learns to do so with Rinoa etc, fall in love etc.Glademaster said:
Second of all, maybe Cloud just might be a prick but I guess its reasonable when you found out that some huge trauma caused you to completely imitate your friend to think your actually him? And well seriously Tifa? Jump on him and do something its fairly obvious.
Thirdly, they are just dark in general. It's like saying God of War is not gore,blood and nudity.
You might want to look into some newer JRPGs, if you haven't played ANY since FF9. There's bound to be a few to interest you by now. But stay far, far away from modern Square Enix.SimuLord said:
Anyway, GameFAQs actually had that die down, and are back to mostly the "6 vs 7" debate, as usual.
But still, now that the firestorm has settled, and the haters have moved onto 11, 12, 13, and 14...9 is pretty much accepted as "good" by the GameFAQs community. Why I still linger on that Nintendo fanboy site, I'll never know.