FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ in IOS

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Our Site Score

85/100

The original Final Fantasy is a piece of gaming history, and this mobile port brings that classic NES charm to a modern device quite well. It’s a straightforward adventure where you guide the four Warriors of Light to restore the crystals, but there's a certain purity in its simplicity that many modern RPGs lack.

The touch controls are functional, though they can feel a bit cramped on smaller screens. The upgraded graphics and remastered soundtrack breathe new life into the 8-bit world without losing its soul. It’s definitely a grindy game—you'll spend a lot of time fighting random encounters to level up—but for fans of the series or those looking to see where the legend began, it's an essential play.

Reviewed on: Sun May 11 2025
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I played this on the NES in 1990. This version is better, obviously. The music is fantastic and the 'quality of life' features like auto-battle save you hours of mindless grinding. That said, it’s still an ancient game. The story is non-existent by modern standards and you'll spend half the time looking at a guide so you don't get lost. It's a museum piece—beautifully restored, but still a museum piece.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible rearranged soundtrack
  • Beautiful pixel art
  • Fast-forward and auto-battle
  • Very basic story
  • Occasional font choice issues
  • High price for a 30-year-old game

Technical Report

Performance: The font is still a bit small, but the game runs flawlessly.

Accessibility:
  • Auto-battle
  • Map overlays

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want to experience JRPG history with modern comforts.

Skip if: You need a deep story and complex characters.

Similar Games:
  • Dragon Quest
  • Chrono Trigger

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Air
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: Defeated Chaos

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.5.4Wed Feb 25 2026

Minor bugs have been fixed.


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Due to the size of the application, the download may take a considerable amount of time to complete. The app uses 3.9GB of space. When downloading the game for the first time, you must have more than 4GB of space available on your device. Version updates for the app will use more than 4GB of space. Please ensure that there is plenty of space available on your device before downloading.

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■Description

Selling over 5.5million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on iOS!

Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew in the palm of your hands!

Enjoy this classic FINAL FANTASY experience with no additional fees or purchases.

■Story

Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria.

To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle.

Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey.

Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.

■Gameplay Features

・Abilities

Learn new abilities by equipping items.

When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options.

・Trance

Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle.

When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!

・Synthesis

Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items!

・Minigames

Whether it's Chocobo Hot and Cold, Jump Rope, or Tetra Master, there are plenty of minigames to enjoy when you're not off saving the world.

You can even earn special item rewards!

■Additional Features

・Achievements

・7 game boosters including high speed and no encounter modes.

・Autosave

・High-definition movies and character models.

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Operating System

iOS 7.0 or later

Recommended Devices

iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus

iPad (4th Generation), iPad Air, iPad Air 2

iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4

iPod touch (6th Generation)

We cannot guarantee proper performance on devices other than those listed above.

Please confirm your device model before downloading this app.


Requires iOS 15.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Get FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ for 52% off the regular price!

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Due to the size of the application, the download may take a considerable amount of time to complete. The app uses 3.9GB of space. When downloading the game for the first time, you must have more than 4GB of space available on your device. Version updates for the app will use more than 4GB of space. Please ensure that there is plenty of space available on your device before downloading.

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■Description

Selling over 5.5million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on iOS!

Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew in the palm of your hands!

Enjoy this classic FINAL FANTASY experience with no additional fees or purchases.

■Story

Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria.

To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle.

Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey.

Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.

■Gameplay Features

・Abilities

Learn new abilities by equipping items.

When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options.

・Trance

Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle.

When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!

・Synthesis

Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items!

・Minigames

Whether it's Chocobo Hot and Cold, Jump Rope, or Tetra Master, there are plenty of minigames to enjoy when you're not off saving the world.

You can even earn special item rewards!

■Additional Features

・Achievements

・7 game boosters including high speed and no encounter modes.

・Autosave

・High-definition movies and character models.

ーーーーーーー

Operating System

iOS 15.6 or later

Recommended Devices

iPhone 7, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e

iPad Pro (3rd Generation), iPad Pro (4th Generation), iPad Air 5

We cannot guarantee proper performance on devices other than those listed above.

Please confirm your device model before downloading this app.


Ratings & Reviews

3.2 out of 5 with 1405 Counts
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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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The first installment in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series comes to mobile with a complete 2D pixel remaster. Players take control of the Warriors of Light as they set out on a journey to restore power to the elemental crystals and save the world from darkness. This version features universally updated 2D pixel graphics, a beautifully rearranged soundtrack overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu, and improved gameplay including a modernized UI and auto-battle options. Experience the timeless story that spawned a legacy, now more accessible than ever.

Features

1

Completely remodeled 2D pixel graphics

2

Rearranged soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu

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Modernized UI and touch controls

4

Supplemental content like the bestiary and music player

5

Auto-battle and speed-up options

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Gameplays

Q&A

The Pixel Remaster versions focus on the original NES experience and generally do not include the bonus dungeons added in the GBA or PSP versions.

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