Video game developer, Square Enix, had announced late last year that a re-releases of Final Fantasy IX would be coming to iOS, Android and PC. At that time, they had not made any commitment to the actual release date of the game to its fans. However, today, the game went live on the listings in the App Store for iOS devices.
Apparently, the company has given a special discount for the game, owing to fresh release, though, while it is currently listed at $16.99, it appears as though it will be 20% off from February 10th to February 21st.
At present, we are unable to comment on the $17 dollar price tag being after or before discount pricing for the game, however, owing to the past history of Square Enix and their tendency to release the game at premium prices, we assume that the price does reflect the discount. Nevertheless, we will surely confirm this fact later on.
Here is a brief overview of the gameplay feature and the storyline.
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.
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!
Before you go and download this game, there is one important thing that you should bear in mind. This application takes up around 4GB of memory, hence, you will need more than 8GB of free space in order to download it on your iOS smartphone or tablet. Compatible devices are; iPad 4 or newer, as well as iPhone 5S or newer.