Final Fantasy IX represents a shift back to the style of older Final Fantasy titles. The characters are shorter and less realistic, and the party is composed of four characters instead of just three. Final Fantasy IX has wizards and knights and many other old-school elements that have not been present in the last few Final Fantasies. The crystals which were included in earlier Final Fantasy titles are also back once again.
Dark times have spread over the world of Gaia. Four separate governing nations (some blinded by their short-sighted greed, some persevering in the name of justice) are battling on and off in a deadly game for power. The kingdom of Lindblum, headed by the honorable and trustworthy Regent Cid, finally decides to take a stand against the unspeakable massacres by the troops of Alexandria. Cid enlists the aid of mere bandits to kidnap Princess Garnet of the Alexandria Empire. Garnet and her bodyguard actually join Cid's cause knowing full well the outlandish recklessness of the governing Queen, who counterattacks with an onslaught of warriors. A crossfire begins that may engulf the world in something far worse than political standoffs. Out of the band of thieves, one boy along with his entourage must battle his way through several awe-inspiring challenges to restore peace.
You are Zidane, a young boy who has a monkey tail (Doesn't this remind you of someone? ::Cough...Cough:: Like Son Goku?) and a thief. Zidane is in love with Princess Garnet during the game but tries to impress her (Which is funnier than FFVIII). Meeting new people and Vivi (a small boy who is a black mage) questions about who and what he is and about life. He travels with Zidane and becoming friends. Zidane has to fight is brother Kenja! But, that's not the main boss. You have to fight the End of time boss (Sounds weird?).
Available for: Sony Playstation, Coming soon for Playstation 2
