{"id":9240,"date":"2016-02-10T21:07:48","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T02:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=9240"},"modified":"2016-02-10T21:07:48","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T02:07:48","slug":"final-fantasy-ix-launches-on-mobile-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2016\/02\/final-fantasy-ix-launches-on-mobile-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy IX Launches on Mobile Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

FINAL FANTASY IX, a fan-favorite in the franchise, has been released for compatible Apple and Android devices starting today. The game is now available on the App Store and Google Play. <\/p>\n

First 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.<\/p>\n

New features to the game include High-definition movies and character models, a new cloud save feature allows players to back up save data to play across other compatible devices, and an auto-save function. There are also 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.<\/p>\n

In celebration of its release, the game will be available starting today for a discounted price of $16.99, and will then be priced at $20.99 starting on February 21st. <\/p>\n

The game can be downloaded from the App Store<\/a> and Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FINAL FANTASY IX will also be available on Steam<\/a> at a later date; featuring keyboard and mouse compatibility, as well as full Steam trading cards and achievements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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