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FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ
This App
Titan Quest
Nemesis
Baldur's Gate
Contender
Core Identity
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.HandyGamesOverhaul Games
CategoryGamesActionGames
PlatformiOSAndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.2 / 53.7 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count1,39830,3340
PriceUSD20.99$10.99$19.99
Release DateFeb 9, 2016Jul 6, 2016Mar 11, 2013
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026Sep 9, 2025Sep 22, 2021
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegativepositive-
Score25/10062/100-
Praises
  • Fast forward and auto-save features allow for convenient mobile play sessions
  • High quality port of the original game maintains the nostalgic experience
  • Core Gameplay Experience
  • Port Quality
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Complaints
  • Frequent application crashes during save file loading prevent consistent progress
  • Bluetooth controller inputs register as multiple rapid presses during navigation
  • UI and Technical Glitches
  • Pricing and Licensing Model
  • Performance Issues
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Requests
  • Localization support for additional languages to improve accessibility for international players
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Utility toggles modernize pacing for mobile play
  • Complete narrative experience without live-service friction
  • Massive content volume (60+ hours) providing high value-per-dollar.
  • Established brand recognition as a faithful PC-to-mobile port.
  • Clean monetization model (no ads/microtransactions) that builds user trust.
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Weaknesses
  • Save-file loading crashes render game unplayable
  • Controller input bugs hinder menu navigation
  • Audio playback failure on current OS
  • Technical debt resulting in UI scaling bugs and menu navigation failures.
  • Fragmented product lineup (Base + DLC vs. Legendary Edition) causing user confusion.
  • Performance optimization issues in newer DLC content like Atlantis.
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Pricingpaidpaidpaid
MomentumMaintenance-Maintenance
Update Cadence1 versions-5 versions

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