Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. RealGamer
    72
    In all fairness it’s a title that is probably geared towards the more experienced MMORPG gamer who should get a lot of enjoyment from the title, while more casual gamers or those new to the genre may find the experience a little daunting.
  2. Game Chronicles
    72
    It does have charming graphics and sound, but the maddening grind really drives down the fun factor.
  3. GMR Magazine
    70
    Promathia should offer worthier excursions than this. [Jan 2005, p.108]
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  5. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Despite the lack of new jobs in the expansion, and the difficulty of the Promyvion zones, there is plenty of new content to warrant a pickup for any but the newest players. [Jan 2005, p.76]
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  6. GameSpot
    68
    It's designed exclusively for Final Fantasy XI's most dedicated players, and probably should have been a downloadable update for those players.
  7. GameSpy
    60
    Though it's a fairly robust expansion, most of its content isn't immediately accessible, nor is it even readily apparent, especially for beginning players.

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#83 Best PC Game of 2004

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this eleventh game in the series. this expansion deserve my money
  2. angarato
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    Chains of promathia is simply amazing.
    it offered super challenging but very fun and rewarding group content, beautiful new areas that were    Chains of promathia is simply amazing.
    it offered super challenging but very fun and rewarding group content, beautiful new areas that were unlike anything else in the game. awesome memorable NPC heroes in the storyline. very long very in-depth story that finishes the main story arc started in the first 6 nation missions and rise of the zilart expansion with tons of epic cut-scenes and dialogue.

    now it is easy to solo on a max level character and recommended just to see/relive the story. totally worth the long hours it takes to finish.    … Full Review »
  3. Jordan
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    It's just simply goddddd.
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