I bought it on launch, and again later (when it was had the classic branding)... And then so many times after on all of the platforms it was available for.I'm always reading people singing the praises of Final Fantasy IX, talking about how refreshing its charming visual style is, the beautifully woven story and characters, and how Ito deserves to be the director of Final Fantasy XVI.
I don't disagree with any of that, but I often wonder where were you all when the game was launched under a tirade of constant mockery and low sales?
I still remember how in nearly every forum I visited at the time, FFIX was being criticized for its "shitty muppets" designs and "Disney-fied" story. Even major gaming sites at the time were joining in the mockery, despite also giving it the high scores it deserved.
And then World of Final Fantasy comes out, and people were also quick to bash on the refreshingly charming art style once again, this time yelling at the game for looking like some Lego/Funko knockoff and hating on all the dialogue and characters (both which I personally found hilarious).
So when you're all wondering why Ito won't be named head director of FFXVI by now, well....it's your fault.
I was a staff member for a fansite at the time and I wrote lots of content praising the game, and was singing its praises on forums as well.
Don't look at me, man!