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Final Fantasy IX

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Summary (source: IGDB)

Final Fantasy IX is the ninth main installment in the FF series. The title is a return to the series's roots, with gameplay features and references to the past games featuring throughout, as well as a medieval fantasy setting and cartoonish art style as a break from the sci-fi slant style of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII.

Metadata (source: IGDB)

Release date:
July 7, 2000
Developer:
Square USA
Publisher:
Square
Also involved:
Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix, Square Product Development Division 1
Franchise:
Final Fantasy
Modes:
Single player
Themes:
Fantasy, Drama, Open world
IGDB rating:
88 / 100 from 963 ratings
Total rating:
86 / 100
IGDB ID:
421

LGBTQ+ characters

  • Quina Quen — Agender or genderqueer or non-binary Source

Storyline (source: IGDB)

Taking place on planet Gaia, the story follows a thief named Zidane Tribal, a member of a thief troupe who is tasked to kidnap the princess of Alexandria, Garnet Til Alexandros XVII. He teams up with her and a team of allies to stop Queen Brahne and her ally Kuja from waging a war with an army of black mages.

Screenshots (source: IGDB)

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Final Fantasy IX screenshot
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Final Fantasy IX screenshot
Final Fantasy IX screenshot
Final Fantasy IX screenshot
Final Fantasy IX screenshot
Imported Sep 19, 2026 · Last synced Sep 19, 2026 · IGDB record updated Sep 17, 2026