So since this is apparently the best FF port they've done to date, and I have yet to play through FF IX, I went ahead and bought it.
The controls and interface are quite good. The game seems to run well, with the exception of battles. Battles have a very low framerate for the animations...however the damage numbers and interface are quick and responsive, so this is definitely an issue with the original game and not the port. I remember how terrible battles felt in the PSX version.
People might say that it's a shame that the speed up option doesn't just speed up battles...it speeds up everything. It's not too bad, if you use it properly.
- Use the speed up option when grinding. You can quickly walk back and forth and auto through battles with very little effort.
- Use no encounters when you don't want to grind.
I think I'm going to enjoy this one, despite the slow pace of the game otherwise.
The controls and interface are quite good. The game seems to run well, with the exception of battles. Battles have a very low framerate for the animations...however the damage numbers and interface are quick and responsive, so this is definitely an issue with the original game and not the port. I remember how terrible battles felt in the PSX version.
People might say that it's a shame that the speed up option doesn't just speed up battles...it speeds up everything. It's not too bad, if you use it properly.
- Use the speed up option when grinding. You can quickly walk back and forth and auto through battles with very little effort.
- Use no encounters when you don't want to grind.
I think I'm going to enjoy this one, despite the slow pace of the game otherwise.