Final Fantasy 9 is a much better game than FF8. FF9 is set in around medival times but the game play is pretty much th same as FF 7and 8. It is 4 discs long. The strategy guide is fair but it is still good to have. Of FF,7,8, and 9 FF7 is the best. FF9 is almost as good. It depends on what you like. The one bad thing is the main Character Zidanne. She is a very crudy character. Over all it is definitely worth your money.