FINAL FANTASY IX for Android

SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.

About this game

Support for the latest version of Android has been added.

If the game is not running well on your device, please update the application. As mentioned previously, due to changes in development environment, this application will stop working on devices listed below following this update. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this may cause those using these terminals.
■Android OS 4.1 or prior versions

*Please note the app may also not work on certain higher-version devices.
(If you are not currently experiencing any problems with the game on your Android 4.1 device or an earlier version, you can continue to play if you do not update the application.)
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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 3.2GB 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 five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Android!
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

Android 4.1 or later

Ratings and reviews

TBH. This is my favorite Final Fantasy and I have been playing them since 7's original production in 1997. I have even played the older titles and found the stories more thought out, involved, and compelling than anything from 7 on-ward. 9 is like the 7, 8, and 10 titles in design and features. However, this title is more trying to get back to the roots of final fantasy. This Merge of things will always make this my most beloved title with Zidane being my Favorite Character in the Franchise.

This is the best FF port I've played on mobile so far. The level of care taken into it is exceptional. It runs smooth, controls are intuitive, and it's all around a fun game to play. But be warned, FF9 is ripe with content and will keep you invested. This is a dense experience and will not always be a casual experience. Edit:10-29-21 The game periodically crashes in battle which seems related to using certain summon spells. The frame rate might stutter prior to crashing as well. Using an S9

This is one of, if not my favorite, Final Fantasy game. Great game play, good graphics (for the time), good story, and just all around fun to play. Bought a while ago and redownloaded, just to find the black screen issue. A review here by Andre on 2/12/20 helped explain it's a permission issue. After downloading, go to Settings, Apps, FFIX. Make sure storage permissions are allowed. If still not working, try denying & allowing again. Took me two times but it works great again! Thanks!

What's new

[Regarding Models that are No Longer Compatible]
Due to shifts being made in the development environment of this application, the support for all non-recommended terminals (listed below) will be terminated following this update. We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause those using these models, and thank you for your understanding.

■ "Android OS 4.1" and prior OS models
*Please note certain models may not work even if the version is higher than that listed above.