Final Fantasy IX has
been announced for release on 7/19/2000.
Details and Images of of the game have been released by Square
through the Weekly Jump magazine (Publisher: Shueisha).
Unlike in the previous series on the PlayStation which took
place in a technologically advanced world, the world of Final
Fantasy IX is set in a Medieval, fantasy-like atmosphere.
As can be seen from the logo, the "Crystal"
is back in the storyline of the game. In previous series up
to FFV, the crystal played an important role in the storyline,
such as being the power which balanced the world, or helping
the main characters by giving them strength.
There have been three main characters revealed as of now-
Jitan (Zitan), Bibi (Vivi),
and Steiner.
Characters
Jitan the Thief. |
Jitan
A member of a thieves guild, Jitan is 16 years old and has
a bright and hot personality.
Jitan wears light clothing and is equipped with a dagger,
suggesting that he is an agile character.
As a young boy, Jitan has a lot of interest in girls.
(Note: Is that a tail on Jitan's back?)
Bibi, the Black magician. |
Bibi
Bibi is a 9 year child who is very weak in will, and often
ends up following others.
However as a black magician, Bibi may hold powerful energy.
Steiner the Knight. |
Steiner
Steiner is a 33 year old Knight who is thought to be hardheaded.
Working under a Kingdom (yet unknown), Steiner serves for
its princess.
Steiner carries a huge sword on his back, suggesting that
he is a power based fighter.
Et Cetra
While a number of images have
been released, not much information has been revealed of the
storyline yet. However, a number of shots do hint parts of
the game's Scenario. (The "note"s written are speculations
made by "Madman" Henry Moriarty, and are not official
information.)
"Now I can take the princess back
to the Castle!"
(Note: Sneider is walking back to
a flying ship. As many flying ships have been revealed in
the released images,
it would be safe to assume that the technology of flying is
high in the world of FFIX.)
"If you go further than here, you can't
come back."
(Note: Jitan is talking to a girl. Is she
another main or key character, Perhaps even Steiner's princess?
Only time will tell. Thus far, one point has been announced
officially: Jitan likes girls.)
"Dolls... those Black magicians too,
were like dolls.."
Final Fantasy IX is scheduled
for release on the PlayStation in 7/19/00, price undetermined.
The Madman's Cafe will keep on track for the latest news regarding
Final Fantasy IX.
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"I.. can't anymore.. I'm going to die, here.." |
