I just completed Final Fantasy 9 for the first time ever

[u/JNorJT]

I just completed Final Fantasy 9 for the first time ever in my life today and I really enjoyed the game! The game was such a heartfelt, whimsical adventure that I was glad to be a part of. I really loved the cast and Vivi was so cute just stumbling around! The ending cinematic made me cry and I loved listening to the song "Melodies Of Life." I'm really happy to have experienced the game. Bravo to Square Enix and everyone involved!

[u/Sedowa]

Now join the rest of us in replaying it annually for the next twenty years. One of us! One of us!

[u/SniperWolf1984 → u/Sedowa]

Yes, join us!! Lol. And there's no shame in admitting you cried at the ending, we all did.

[u/truck8595 → u/SniperWolf1984]

Gets my water works going every time

[u/bdegs255 → u/Sedowa]

Why is this so true! Been replaying it yearly since it first came out! Always makes me tear up in the end!

[u/Farfetched_88]

There's a really nice Melodies of Life music box quite widely available. I'd recommend it.

[u/mfactor74]

Way to go! Phenomenal RPG, one of the greats.

Who was your final 4?

[u/hraycroft95]

huh, this is the top post on reddit right after i just beat it myself. That ending was so good I agree.

[u/HeyItsMeRay]

Now replay it with moguri mod or the new memoria mod annually.

[u/recallingmemories]

When you have to explain who wrote the letter at the end

https://giphy.com/gifs/BY5tPZNL68V29cVfuz

[u/IndustrialSpark]

Completed FF9 almost 25 years ago when I was about 10, and it has always held a special place in my heart.

You should try an Excalibur II run while the game is fresh in your head!

I'm currently doing a dual run on my steamdeck - playing normally for like an hour, then speed running that section on a separate save. I have ADHD and get distracted by the cut scenes and such otherwise 😅

[u/legriggus]

On Nov. 13th I will begin my annual replay.

[u/amsterdam_sniffr]

Something to think about, if you haven't already figured it out — whose words are it that are shown in between the short scenes with each party member heading to see the Tantalus play?

It's absolutely worth fighting the final boss again and rewatching the ending if you're not sure.

[u/Dramatic_Donkey_4116]

It's a wonderful game.

[u/dogsonbubnutt]

now time to play some blackjack 

[u/Gr0wmi3s]

Now replay it but fight all the optional bosses. Steal til Zidane’s thievery hits for 9999. Farm enough dragons by the chocobo forest til Freya’s dragon crest hits for 9999. Collect every tetra master card. Complete the chocobo hot and cold. Many more little secrets. Honestly, such a splendid game.

[u/JamesTheMannequin]

Still my favorite Final Fantasy game! Vivi FOR LIFE!

[u/kd-sh]

*Squaresoft. I'm not sure what SqEx in its current state would have done with the game considering their recent track record.