Yes, here's what I liked about the 9th installment:

1) The Arena - it's great! At least they included something worthwhile.

2) Running around with horses and Trellborgs in the training hall. Of course, to get aesthetic pleasure, you shouldn't just mindlessly hack at the Trellborgs and smash a hole in the wall with the horse. Instead, you should ride a horse that can't be damaged and send it back and forth, knocking down Trellborgs with arrows or even crushing them with the horse. Then, get on that very horse, pull the lever, and fulfill the dream of many – to kill yourself by ramming into a wall at full speed.

3) A couple of the castles are challenging, and I liked them. I don't remember which ones anymore.

4) The plot is good, or rather, it's just super!

5) They did a great job with and incorporated the concept of Paradise!

6) THE UNDERGROUND PASSAGE! Perhaps the only worthwhile location – it's very cool!

7) The accuracy of a couple of names (Lindisfarne actually exists, and Magribs – I don't remember if it's from the name of a country or some tales, but it's related to Africa =)).

8) The ability to fly into hyperspace – that's awesome!

9) Conversations with gods, with death, and the battle in the afterlife – that was amazing!!!

10) The introductory monster showcases – it's a good idea ;)

And much, much more. What else, what other good things do you remember about the ninth installment?