Final Fantasy Explorers

 3DS
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 232 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 186 out of 232
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 232
  3. Negative: 27 out of 232
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  1. Corinthius
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    Final Fantasy Explorers promises so much and inflates the imagination of both Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy fans alike. The very premise of a beautiful and open world with all focus and attention paid to the Monsters of Final Fantasy lore sounds like a dream come true for a fan of the series. Sadly, FF Explorers fails to deliver as a competitor to the wildly popular Monster HunterFinal Fantasy Explorers promises so much and inflates the imagination of both Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy fans alike. The very premise of a beautiful and open world with all focus and attention paid to the Monsters of Final Fantasy lore sounds like a dream come true for a fan of the series. Sadly, FF Explorers fails to deliver as a competitor to the wildly popular Monster Hunter franchise.

    My first biggest complaint is that online co-operative play forces a sluggish and reduced frame rate upon players; My second biggest complaint is that there is no depth or attention to detail so far as combat goes - animations are reminiscent of early MMOs and combat patterns, move sets and the corresponding player tactics are basic at best.

    I wouldn't recommend this game at full price, and consumers should make a stand to show Square Enix that this level of quality isn't acceptable for the price they're asking.    … Expand
  2. Nightlistic
    May 28, 2016
    0
    I bought this game with high expectations. I really loved FF Realm Reborn but this game is just a nightmare for anyone who doesn't have super limber fingers. The camera doesn't move with the character so you are constantly having to stop and use the D-pad to move the camera in the direction you are going. They just tried to add to many combat option to a system that really isn't designedI bought this game with high expectations. I really loved FF Realm Reborn but this game is just a nightmare for anyone who doesn't have super limber fingers. The camera doesn't move with the character so you are constantly having to stop and use the D-pad to move the camera in the direction you are going. They just tried to add to many combat option to a system that really isn't designed for PC like combat commands. I never made it past the second Tutorial Quest because the game wouldn't spawn enough enemies to get the required number to trigger a Crystal Surge for me in the time allotted. On top of that I would loose about 50 res points before I could even get the camera moved in the direction I wanted to run. Game has potential but the controls are just dreadful. If you're like me and have Arthritic fingers don't buy this cause it will make your fingers start to hurt.… Expand
  3. Mihari
    Jul 24, 2016
    4
    I really, truly looked forward to this game when it first got announced. It honestly felt like the closest thing we'd be getting to a spiritual successor for Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for the gamecube. The diverse class system and the revival of Final Fantasy IX's trance system were very much welcome. But sadly, that's all the good I can say about it.

    All in all, it really felt    I really, truly looked forward to this game when it first got announced. It honestly felt like the closest thing we'd be getting to a spiritual successor for Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for the gamecube. The diverse class system and the revival of Final Fantasy IX's trance system were very much welcome. But sadly, that's all the good I can say about it.

    All in all, it really felt like Square Enix trying to cash in on Monster Hunter's popularity, except that they had taken the idea of a game like Monster Hunter and completely neutered it of all the fun parts, making it a boring grind in the same rather small map. It's doable, but not really fun when you're by yourself. And when you play with friends, the game lags terribly. The character customization is pretty limited, and items have next to no use if you have a friend who can just spam cura.

    All in all, it's definitely not worth the 40 dollars you have to pay for it and certainly not worth the praise it's been getting.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#19 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#5 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Areajugones
    Apr 12, 2016
    80
    Final Fantasy Explorers goes far away from the classic franchise but attracts new players with its adventures. Gameplay now adapts to the difficulty that the player wants, offering a challenge to the veterans and a simple adventure to new explorers.
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  2. High-Def Digest
    Apr 10, 2016
    80
    Explorers won't replace 'Monster Hunter' as king of its genre anytime soon, but what's here is an infinitely more accessible game that does more than enough to set itself apart from others like it. It takes a little while before all of its mechanics are fully revealed, and the repetition will be a turnoff for many, but it's an incredibly fun game overall. An extremely strong start to a promising series.
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  3. GameSpew
    Apr 3, 2016
    60
    Final Fantasy Explorers is okay. It’s neither a worthy heir to Phantasy Star Online‘s crown nor is it a successful Final Fantasy title in its own right. I mean, did I even mention the story? Yeah, that wasn’t an accident. If you’re desperate for more hunting then you could do worse, but it’s an easy pass for everyone else.
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