Convince him to play FF9?

[Zuulghast]

Final Fantasy 9 is great for a few particular reasons for me, personally.

1. The european feel to the world. The world projected in 9 has a very "royal" feeling to it. It gives a true feeling of adventure, rather than "survival" like FF7/8 give.

2. The ability system is great. You are rewarded for your farm time, rather than your items themselves. It's quite easy to master, and you can truly have a unique party that is a product of your gaming style.

3. If you're a fan of final fantasy in general, there is no reason to not like this game. All forms of final fantasy characters/beasts can be found in this game.

[Bubblegum]

Tie him to a chair and say that if he doesn't play FF9 you'll break his favorite things, and keep on breaking them until he gives in and plays FF9 ? Jks.

Just tell him not judge things from their cover like how you shouldn't judge a novel by it's cover.