Final Fantasy has maintained its relevance for 43 years by evolving and telling compelling stories while honoring its legacy. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Final Fantasy 9 embodies this philosophy by weaving familiar fantasy elements into a narrative that challenges conventions. The story begins light-heartedly, with the princess Garnet and thief Zidane's initial encounter during a kingdom celebration, but quickly transitions into complex themes of political intrigue and hidden histories. The characters, including the innocent Vivi, reflect the engaging narrative style that distinguishes the franchise.
Final Fantasy 9 crystallized the series' identity by making a point that a Final Fantasy game is made out of the desire to tell a good story and the courage to tell an authentic and fresh one.
The goofiness of the starting segment of Final Fantasy 9 establishes the light tone the whole game will have, to some extent.
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