Final Fantasy IX
•Initial Release: Jul 7, 2000
•ESRB: Teen •Xbox One Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PC +5
IGN Rating
9
1.0k Ratings
HowLongToBeat
39 hrs
Main Story
53 hrs
Story + Sides
83 hrs
Everything
48 hrs
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Final Fantasy IX Review
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Summary
Final Fantasy IX gives fans of the franchise the nostalgic thrill of re-experiencing the visual style, gameplay elements and overall spirit of the 16-bit Final Fantasy games of the 8/16 bit eras.
Content Rating
ESRB: Teen Mild Language, Animated Violence
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Initial Release
Jul 7, 2000
Platforms
Xbox One Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PC Android iPhone PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable PlayStation Genres
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