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Final Fantasy 9 Hints

How do I get out of Fossil Roo?

  • 1 of 9: First walk past the treasure hunter to the upper right and pull switch number 1.
  • 2 of 9: Hop aboard the nearest Gargant and follow the lower path.
  • 3 of 9: Operate switch number 2 and return to switch number 1.
  • 4 of 9: Operate switch number 1 and hop aboard the nearest Gargant.
  • 5 of 9: Walk up the stairs to reach switch number 4.
  • 6 of 9: Leave switch number 4 as it is and call the Gargant to the right.
  • 7 of 9: You will now have to cross the vines.
  • 8 of 9: Once you get to the other side, you will have to pull switch number 3.
  • 9 of 9: Head to the nest at the bottom right, call the Gargant, and you're out of there!