Jarrod Garripoli
Gamer GuidesFinal Fantasy IX Remastered Review
Published 10/13/2019
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Android / iOS - 4/14/2016
Final Fantasy IX
The mobile edition of Final Fantasy IX brings high-resolution character models, HD cutscenes and an interface adapted for touchscreen play. It includes modern features such as autosave, gameplay boosters (speed-up, max stats, no encounters) and achievement support. While it mirrors the content of the console and PC versions, it lacks controller compatibility and relies on on-screen controls, making it ideal for portable play but less suited to traditional input methods.
- Developer
- Square, Guild Studio Inc., Silicon Studio
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
83
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15
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70–95
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 15 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1006 reviews · 40%
80–895 reviews · 33%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Rudy Lavaux
Cubed3Final Fantasy IX (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 3/27/2019
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalGreg Delmage
RPGFanRPGFan News - Final Fantasy IX Switch Review
Published 3/19/2019
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJamie Kirk
ImpulsegamerFinal Fantasy IX – Nintendo Switch Review
Published 3/7/2019
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78
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Final Fantasy IX - A Strong Entry In The Classic Series Despite Some Rough Edges
Published 2/21/2019
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedFinal Fantasy IX Nintendo Switch Review – Diamonds and Tin
Published 2/21/2019
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalBryan Rose
Nintendo World ReportFinal Fantasy IX (Switch) Review
Published 2/20/2019
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75
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalThom Compton
Cubed3Final Fantasy IX (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 12/21/2017
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRich Meister
DestructoidReview: Final Fantasy IX
Published 10/5/2017
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Warhurst
ImpulsegamerFinal Fantasy IX PS4 Review
Published 10/3/2017
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82
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