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When Final Fantasy Went Back To Its Roots: FFIX Disc 1 | The Loot Drop
Is Final Fantasy IX the most "Legendary" entry in the entire franchise?
Welcome back to The Loot Drop! Today, we are going back to the year 2000 to revisit a masterpiece. We’re cracking the seal on Disc 1 of Final Fantasy IX. After the sci-fi grit of FF7 and FF8, Square went back to its roots with knights, mages, and a thief with a tail—but don't let the "fairytale" aesthetic fool you. This game gets dark, fast.
In this review, we’re breaking down everything from the Alexandria kidnapping to that heartbreaking finale in the rain at Burmecia.
In this Disc 1 Deep Dive, we discuss:
The Vibe Shift: Moving from Cyberpunk back to High Fantasy. Does the "Super Deformed" character style still hold up in 2026?
The Soul of the Game: Why Vivi is arguably the best-written character in RPG history, and our reaction to the chilling "Black Mage Factory" reveal in the Village of Dali.
The Ability System: Is learning skills from your "Loot" a brilliant mechanic or a tedious grind? We break down the gear-based progression.
The Villains: First impressions of the flamboyant Kuja and the absolute powerhouse that is General Beatrix. Is she the most intimidating "boss you're meant to lose to"?
The Final Verdict: How does Disc 1 rank on our Loot Scale? Is it a Legendary opening act?
Are you Team Steiner or Team Zidane? And more importantly, who is in your "Legendary" party lineup right now? Let us know in the comments!
Subscribe to The Loot Drop for our upcoming reviews of Disc 2, 3, and 4 as we finish this journey!
Also, thank you for watching or listening to my content! I really do appreciate your support. If you want, follow me on my social medias @the_batmandrew
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By The BatmandrewIs Final Fantasy IX the most "Legendary" entry in the entire franchise?
Welcome back to The Loot Drop! Today, we are going back to the year 2000 to revisit a masterpiece. We’re cracking the seal on Disc 1 of Final Fantasy IX. After the sci-fi grit of FF7 and FF8, Square went back to its roots with knights, mages, and a thief with a tail—but don't let the "fairytale" aesthetic fool you. This game gets dark, fast.
In this review, we’re breaking down everything from the Alexandria kidnapping to that heartbreaking finale in the rain at Burmecia.
In this Disc 1 Deep Dive, we discuss:
The Vibe Shift: Moving from Cyberpunk back to High Fantasy. Does the "Super Deformed" character style still hold up in 2026?
The Soul of the Game: Why Vivi is arguably the best-written character in RPG history, and our reaction to the chilling "Black Mage Factory" reveal in the Village of Dali.
The Ability System: Is learning skills from your "Loot" a brilliant mechanic or a tedious grind? We break down the gear-based progression.
The Villains: First impressions of the flamboyant Kuja and the absolute powerhouse that is General Beatrix. Is she the most intimidating "boss you're meant to lose to"?
The Final Verdict: How does Disc 1 rank on our Loot Scale? Is it a Legendary opening act?
Are you Team Steiner or Team Zidane? And more importantly, who is in your "Legendary" party lineup right now? Let us know in the comments!
Subscribe to The Loot Drop for our upcoming reviews of Disc 2, 3, and 4 as we finish this journey!
Also, thank you for watching or listening to my content! I really do appreciate your support. If you want, follow me on my social medias @the_batmandrew
You're. The. Best!
https://www.instagram.com/the_batmandrew?igsh=ZWNxdzN3eHZoN3J1
TIKTOK
https://www.tiktok.com/@the_batmandrew?_t=ZP-8wkQgKamnhm&_r=1
YOUTUBE
https://youtube.com/@the_batmandrew?si=W3X97v1hCABKmlKs
SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/show/0RaeUwrFoMXUZDl07oCk1m?si=YV-5HKUbSCWemqIYxKnJdw
#FinalFantasyIX #FF9 #TheLootDrop #Vivi #ZidaneTribal #JRPG #RetroGaming #SquareEnix #PlayStation #GamingReview #FinalFantasy