The steam version also allows you the ability to use the Alternate Fantasy mod, which makes some enjoyable battle adjustments for a new experience on subsequent playthroughs, which includes 4 new optional boss battles and new skills for characters. If you don't care about having an original 1998 experience, I cannot recommend the steam version with Moguri mod enough for the highest quality playthrough of the game.
I believe the Moguri mod also has a Memoria file that lets you make some minor quality of life adjustments, such as changing the battle speed to be more bearable without affecting the speed of the rest of the game, allowing you the option to manually trigger trance so it isn't lost to random fights, as well as offering an auto sort function for your card collection. The details are lost in some of the earlier industrial towns and cities but the rural landscapes and mountainous dungeons look breathtaking and this where most of the game takes place. FINAL FANTASY IX - Update NotesThe following elements have been adjusted:The size of the battle command window.The BGM starting halfway through when returning from the Battle or Tetra Master screens.In addition to the above changes, other minor bugs have been fixed.About the GameDescriptionSelling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on.
Having played the game OG on PS1+CRTV dozens of times and having just finished an 80 hour run on PC, I recommend the steam version with Moguri mod to improve the backgrounds.
