The Absolute Masterpiece of a Game That is Final Fantasy IX & Everything That it Means to Me | FFIX

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Published on June 12, 2025 2:00:38 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyCqS9jGZyc

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Final Fantasy IX (2000)

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Hey guys, as promised, here is my video on Final Fantasy IX; my favorite video game of all time. I've been talking about uploading a video on Final Fantasy IX for the past 2 videos but I've actually been working on this project since February. 😵 ‍💫 In all honesty, I have been wanting to make this video for years. I never really got around to it for one reason or another. Procrastination, depression, work, lack of motivation, interest in doing content for more recent games, etc. 😞 If you're an adult trying to make ends meet, then you know how life can get. That said, this is the first time I've ever made a video like this. Not only is it about my favorite game but this video is extremely personal to me as it is tied to my sister and brother in law, rest their souls. ❤ ️ At the very least, I knew that I wanted to complete this video (that I've always wanted to do for a long time) before I die. And now that it's done, I can say that I finally feel fulfilled, happy, and I no longer have that nagging thought of making this video. Though, I definitely don't mind being blessed with a long life. 😅 I still think there's more that I can do. 🙂

Final Fantasy IX is my first Final Fantasy game and it has left a lasting impact on my life since my childhood. This game, with each subsequent playthrough, always manages to teach and show me something new every single time. Its story is timeless and unforgettable. Its world and its characters are beloved and awe-inspiring. Its combat and gameplay is simple but enjoyable. And as time flew by, FFIX has aged like fine wine and has become one of the most highly praised entries within the main series of Final Fantasy. In my childhood, FFIX turned me into a gamer, where my love for all things tech and video games started to blossom. In my teenage years, FFIX purged my feelings of loneliness and provided me with joy and comfort. In my adulthood, FFIX reminds me that there is good in a cruel and unjust world, it reminds me that those who have passed - live forever in our memories, and provides me with the hope that tomorrow will be better than yesterday if we just believe. This is what Final Fantasy IX means to me. If you love FFIX as much as I do, I encourage you to share what FFIX means to you in the comments below. 💬

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Timestamps down below as usual. ⌚

00:00:00 - Preview - The Place I'll Return to Someday
00:02:15 - Preview - How I got Final Fantasy IX
00:06:18 - Intro
00:07:36 - Development & Release
00:10:02 - Art Style & Visual Design
00:12:13 - Gameplay
00:14:38 - Progression System
00:15:41 - Weapons, Gear, & Equipment
00:17:06 - Trance
00:17:37 - Reflecting on FF9's Gameplay
00:18:27 - The Problem with Trance
00:20:04 - The Problem with Skills & Abilities
00:25:55 - Side Content - Mini-Games & Sidequests
00:27:13 - Chocobo Hot & Cold
00:28:52 - Frog Catching
00:29:53 - Tetra Master
00:30:58 - Excalibur II
00:32:16 - Hidden Super Bosses
00:34:34 - Music
00:37:52 - Zidane Tribal
00:39:59 - Garnet Til Alexandros XVII
00:41:59 - Vivi Ornitier
00:44:19 - Adelbert Steiner
00:48:15 - Freya Crescent
00:49:57 - Quina Quen
00:51:01 - Eiko Carol
00:53:28 - Amarant Coral
00:56:01 - Honorable Mentions
00:57:01 - Kuja
01:00:35 - Existentialism & Purpose
01:05:50 - The FFIX Experience
01:09:40 - Memoria & Moguri Mod
01:10:54 - FFIX & My Sister
01:22:52 - The FFIX Remake
01:25:15 - Massive Changes to Story Elements & DEI Initiatives
01:34:10 - Future FFIX Content Plans
01:35:42 - Outro

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