What FF9 Remake Should Change About Its Original Characters
Final Fantasy IX, one of the most beloved entries in the venerated JRPG franchise, has long been rumored to be getting a remake in the same vein as what Square Enix is currently doing with Final Fantasy VII. Rumors that have recently been all but confirmed, to the joy of many classic Final Fantasy fans.
Though a critical success, Final Fantasy 9 did not meet Square Enix's financial expectations, commonly attributed to both its release late in the PlayStation 1's life, as well as its art style feeling to many like a step back from the more realistic Final Fantasy 7 and FF8. Despite this initial stumble, Final Fantasy 9 has grown a dedicated following in the larger fandom, thanks to its mirror shine polishing of the classic turn-based combat system that made the series famous, and its charming cast of characters.
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But no game is perfect, even games that the series creator has gone on record to name as his favorite. FF9's cast of characters, in particular, could benefit from the Final Fantasy 7 Remake approach. This could fix aspects of their character that were either not expanded upon enough or simply haven't aged well in the 20 years since its release.
Zidane Tribal is considered by many fans to be one of the best Final Fantasy protagonists the series has ever seen. In stark contrast to the previous two protagonists in the PS1 era of Final Fantasy, Zidane was a funny, optimistic, flirtatious rogue whose two primary concerns were adventure and beautiful women. But while the majority of his flirting is done in good fun and respect for personal boundaries, there are some moments where the game shows its age with what it considers funny.
One example comes early in FF9
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