SQUARE ENIX® today announced that FINAL FANTASY® IX, a fan favorite in the FINAL FANTASY series, is now available on STEAM®. Recently optimised for mobile devices, FINAL FANTASY IX offers a tale of love, magic and self-discovery. FINAL FANTASY IX for STEAM also offers a selection of new features, including:
· Full STEAM Trading cards
· High-definition movies and character models
· New cloud save feature allows players to back up save data to play across other compatible devices
· Auto save function
· Seven all-new optional booster features, including high speed mode and no encounter mode, which will allow players to automatically master equipped weapons and gear, as well as maximize character levels, magic stone counts and gil
Originally released in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX tells the story of the bandit Zidane Tribal, who plans to kidnap the princess of Alexandria, Garnet Til Alexandros the 17th, with the troupe of thieves known as Tantalus. An unlikely series of events set Zidane, Garnet, the shy yet powerful black mage Vivi Ornitier, the loyal knight Adelbert Steiner, and other memorable characters on an epic journey as they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.
FINAL FANTASY IX is now available on STEAM for a discounted price of $16.79 until April 20th, and will then be priced at $20.99.
About This Game
Description
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam!
Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
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
・Seven game boosters including high speed and no encounter modes.
・Autosave
・High-definition movies and character models.