Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia

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  • Summary: Chains of Promathia is an expansion pack to Final Fantasy XI, which brings more exciting adventures, features, and locations for all levels of gamers. The first cross-platform, cross-continent MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, allows gamers to connect to the same exact world regardless of whetherChains of Promathia is an expansion pack to Final Fantasy XI, which brings more exciting adventures, features, and locations for all levels of gamers. The first cross-platform, cross-continent MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, allows gamers to connect to the same exact world regardless of whether they are playing on a personal computer or a PS2 and whether they are playing in North America or Japan. [Square Enix]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. IC-Games
    85
    This game is one HUGE, never-ending game of Final Fantasy with plenty of life in it. It left me continuously wanting to come back for more. [Review of FFXI & Chains/Zilart Expans.]
  2. Warcry
    85
    From the moment I got in game and started doing the new quests and missions, I knew that I would see some great things. However some of the content in the Empty areas seemed to be more difficult than needed.
  3. Edge Magazine
    80
    FFXI may not technically be the future of MMORPGs, as there’s no ignoring its derivative nature. However, it has cleverly assimilated all the elements that make the genre so popular and married them with international brand popularity well beyond the reach of other, more ghettoised MMORPGs. [Dec 2005, p110]
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  4. PC Gamer
    75
    A rich content upgrade that'll please masochistic vets looking for the equivalent of Hercules' 12 labors. [Feb 2005, p.62]
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  5. 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.
  6. Game Chronicles
    72
    It does have charming graphics and sound, but the maddening grind really drives down the fun factor.
  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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  1. MasonG.
    Sep 16, 2004
    10
    Brilliant! what else can be said? this is the fanstasy rpg that the world has been waiting for. A final fantasy that will never die!
  2. 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
  4. Jordan
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    It's just simply goddddd.
  5. 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.    … Expand
  6. JoshuaJ.
    Sep 20, 2004
    9
    This game is great in almost every aspect...only problem is that it needs more levels. I can't count the number of hours i've spent This game is great in almost every aspect...only problem is that it needs more levels. I can't count the number of hours i've spent in valkrum dunes.… Expand

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