FINAL FANTASY IX vs FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
FINAL FANTASY IX
+1
rating points
More player ratings
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
39 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / IsometricThird person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
FantasyOpen world
Features
active time battlebacktrackinggog preservation programjrpg
Key Differences
Themes
FINAL FANTASY IX
Drama
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Science fiction
Features
FINAL FANTASY IX
party-based combatvictory musicfmvoverworldparty system
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
card based combatturn-based combatturn-based rpgactive abilityalchemy
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | FINAL FANTASY IX | FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2016 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Rating | 80/100 (5 ratings) | 79/100 (39 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | DramaFantasyOpen world | FantasyOpen worldScience fiction |
| Features | party-based combatactive time battlevictory musicbacktrackingfmvgog preservation programoverworldparty systemsave pointworld mapjrpgleveling up | card based combatturn-based combatturn-based rpgactive abilityactive time battlealchemyanti-herobacktrackingcard collectiongog preservation programgrindingparty-basedrandom encounterpoisoningjrpg |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / IsometricThird person | Bird view / IsometricThird person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
FINAL FANTASY IX and FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy.
FINAL FANTASY IX stands out for Drama, party-based combat, victory music, fmv, while FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED stands out for Science fiction, card based combat, turn-based combat, turn-based rpg.
FINAL FANTASY IX has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Third person are the most likely to find value in both.