Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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  1. RedScaledOne
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Absolutly amazing, I have barely used metacritic.. and damn I love it soo much this addon has givin me everything I could ever wanted. I have played since 1.0 and I can only say, in tears.. Thank you.
  2. Psychopanch
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Didn't think they'd top shadowbringers. Not only did they manage but they also made shadowbringers and all the previously content better. Incredible
  3. Aervitel
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This expansion has left me speechless and feeling empty (in a 'what now?' way.)
    Endwalker finished the arc in a beautiful way. It's the perfect resolution to this story. It's hard to even describe how I felt throughout this journey. I felt happiness, smiled like an idiot during moments of respite, cried, worried and felt despair.. and so much more, but I wish for others to experience    This expansion has left me speechless and feeling empty (in a 'what now?' way.)
    Endwalker finished the arc in a beautiful way. It's the perfect resolution to this story. It's hard to even describe how I felt throughout this journey. I felt happiness, smiled like an idiot during moments of respite, cried, worried and felt despair.. and so much more, but I wish for others to experience this. Joining the scions truly was one of the best decisions I've ever made.    … Expand
  4. Fpsb0b306
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    I cant stop playing endwalker. The story was truly incredible. Square have forged a masterpiece that isnt just Endwalker, but the rest of the content combined. With endwalker being allegedly the end of the current story arc, this, now seemingly finished product is a true masterpiece.
  5. Alshehri
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    the best video game i ever played and i played a bit of games through the years,
    i honestly believe this is a one in a life time experience and i feel honored to have lived when this expansion released.
    now leaving aside my personal love for the game, there have been some launch issues but those are nothing really and are just a testament that this game is too popular since there is    the best video game i ever played and i played a bit of games through the years,
    i honestly believe this is a one in a life time experience and i feel honored to have lived when this expansion released.

    now leaving aside my personal love for the game, there have been some launch issues but those are nothing really and are just a testament that this game is too popular since there is too many people trying to play it at the same time.
    the story was great, it wrapped up alot of questions and plot threads that have been open since the release of 2.0 and some since 1.0, they also have mastered a new way of telling story through the use of maps and how to revile them to the player with also new work done on the cutscenes side.

    in terms of gameplay i have leveled and played warrior (tank), summoner (dps), Scholar (healer) and tbh the game feels it's best now where in they did alot of QoL additions to all the jobs and reworked some like the summoner and my conclusion to it that gameplay feels quite good even better than shb in some cases and in general removing 90s jobs and unifying all jobs on 60s / 120s rotations have made the game less confusing for some and didn't really effect the skill gap too much.

    the zones were all magnificent, each offering something different and getting it's screen time and everything, while not being too bad in terms of unlocking flying.

    the fights were really awesome be it dungeons, boss fights or solo fights in the msq they all have been great, and not to forgetting to mention the 2 extreme fights on offer at the release they both are really good and continue the same great design that started in shb while not being too difficult for people to kill and farm easily with random groups while people still learning their new versions of their jobs all and all 10/10.

    Lastly the music, it has been exceptional through out the whole expansion using the greatest iconic melodies of the game and older FF games while also creating new tracks to jam to, for anyone that likes video games music this is a masterpiece by all accounts.

    TLDr: game is too good go play now or at least when servers are less crowded and you can log in    … Expand
  6. Iceflare
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    When Shadowbringers was released I was sure, that they wouldn't be able to top it, because it was so incredibly good, and usually when something is outstandingly good, the sequel is usually a letdown. This is not the case with Endwalker.
    Man, this expansion has been incredible, and in my opinion it's worth more than a full price AAA-title.
    It started strong, and then after a short    When Shadowbringers was released I was sure, that they wouldn't be able to top it, because it was so incredibly good, and usually when something is outstandingly good, the sequel is usually a letdown. This is not the case with Endwalker.
    Man, this expansion has been incredible, and in my opinion it's worth more than a full price AAA-title.

    It started strong, and then after a short while it blasted me with something that I expected to be the final boss of the game, which confused me a lot, since I was still around level 83 and max level is 90. I was asking myself "How the hell are they gonna top this now?" and this has become an ongoing pattern of Square Enix delivering something massive, only to deliver something more massive later, and it kept going like this until the real final boss at level 90.

    The pacing of the story was a bit slow at some earlier points, and the fact that you didn't get to fight for quite a while during the first quarter of the xpac was a bit annoying it times, but all of this was just temporary, as the story kept getting more intense and intense.

    After finishing the story I was absolutely speechless. I was happy, I was sad, I was crying, I was smiling, I was feeling pumped, all of that at the same time. Never has a game, nor any kind of movie, book or story moved me so much, and at this point I consider the story of Final Fantasy XIV to be the best piece of fiction I've ever gone through, making even my all time favourites like Babylon 5, Lord of the Rings, the MCU movies, Naruto, One Piece, Gurren Lagann, Mass Effect, Fallout, Neverwinter Nights, Golden Sun, Chrono Trigger, the Mana series, Terranigma, Earthbound, Undertale and the Witcher absolutely pale in comparison. They don't get even close to what I felt at the end of Endwalker.

    Now story aside, regarding some gameplay aspects. They made vast improvements to the game. Skills and casts feel way more responsive now, and changes to the classes & jobs in the game have improved a lot of things. The overhauled aethernet teleport system is a massive quality of life improvement and with the removal of belts, which were just unnecessary, a good amount of inventory space has been added.

    The new features of having NPCs following you around during the story were a really nice addition to game immersion, and despite its controversial reception I liked the new escort and follow minigames that were a recurring part of the story.

    One major complaint I've always had with FFXIV expansions since Heavensward was, that the new zones often look like large, mostly flat, empty areas with a major lack of detail. This has changed in this expansion. All the new zones look very rich and detailed, even the third zone which you expect to be very empty based on the lore.
    They have a lot of verticality and the terrain feels more natural with lots of hills, elevation, and comparatively few invisible walls.

    Then there's the music. Oh, the music...
    Usually in a FFXIV xpac the music is fairly good, with only 1-2 tracks being rather bad/annoying and 1-2 tracks being noticably great. This expansion however we only have 1 annoying song (Labyrinthos daytime music), but a vast amount of strong, emotional music that fits the setting.
    The music in the third zone fills you with a permanent unease and sense of hopelessness like in games like This War of Mine, Frostpunk or Fallout. The music that plays during social cutscenes feels cozy and calming. The themes of the recurring NPCs fill you with joy and pride, as well as nostalgia. And the music of each bossfight unleashes a feeling of epicness that fits the setting, especially the music of the very final fight, which I'm constantly listening to since I've finished the game.

    I could go on and on and on with my praise for this expansion, but this would probably exceeed the character limit here on metacritic, so I'll finish with these words:

    Final Fantasy XIV is a fantastic story game that I can recommend to anyone who likes fantasy in any way. It may start a bit slow, but it quickly gets better and better.
    And once you've finished playing this amazing story game you're getting a great MMORPG with regular content patches every 3.5 months on top of it, for the typical sub based MMO fee.    … Expand
  7. beeves
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Somehow they managed to top Shadowbringers, a fantastic finale to this arc.
  8. Nextmarte
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Best mmo ever made in my humble opinin, wow should be ashamed Best mmo ever made in my humble opinin, wow should be in tears.
  9. vartuom
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Best game story since KOTOR 2. Fantastic MMO experience. Beautiful community. CHAD devs. 10/10 no doubts!
  10. MikoloPulo
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Was worried about them being able to deliver on the ending. But I think they pulled it off quite well
  11. ElpisBloom
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    32 year old guy with detachment issues, cried like a baby multiple times. Timeless story with incredible presentation. Thank you YoshiP, Creative Unit, and especially Natsuko Ishikiawa for this journey to the far edge of fate.
  12. rzkrwn
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The pinnacle of Final Fantasy games.

    The story albeit a little convoluted but sucessfully finish on high note. The last part of the story felt depressing as we go deep into existential question of life and death. Dungeons are extremely satisfying, new element introduced, bosses are challenging at first but once you get good it felt easier. I am so excited for the next expansion, looking    The pinnacle of Final Fantasy games.

    The story albeit a little convoluted but sucessfully finish on high note. The last part of the story felt depressing as we go deep into existential question of life and death.

    Dungeons are extremely satisfying, new element introduced, bosses are challenging at first but once you get good it felt easier.

    I am so excited for the next expansion, looking forward to the story after Endwalker. Forge ahead, Warrior of Light!    … Expand
  13. justinlmd
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Incredible expansion for an already amazing game. Can’t wait to see what’s coming with the content patches.
  14. Lasadon
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Endwalker ist the highlight of the best MMO ever. The story does things to you that even story heavy single player gamer struggle to give to you. This is more than a game. Its an experience. I play it on all 3 platfoms and it delivers.
  15. MORGANISTHESUN
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Perfect ending, to the best game ever made. the last 100+ days of ingame hours is worth it all, forge ahead.
  16. riboo
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome story with awesome BGM. EW ends the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story incredibly.
  17. PipPhysicsing
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have never truly cried from a game story ... before now. There are moments where I cried from horror, joy, even feelings I can't describe, the story is a masterpiece. They also took an already solid gameplay foundation and cranked it up to 11. All around this is the best game I have ever played. I can wholeheartedly endorse anyone at least trying FFXIV.
  18. Delctyle
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Square enix delivers over and over with every time being better and better. Even in those difficult times as we have now days they still managed to deliver this absolute masterpiece. All i can say enjoy the journey!
  19. Mandomlol
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Even after finishing Endwalker MSQ a couple days ago I still can’t get it out of my head. Fantastic game that should be the blueprint for every narrative focused game for decades to come. Masterpiece is an understatement.
  20. isybub
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Absolutely unbelievable. Tears, Joy, Shock, and most of all, a lot of Pog. The fights that are part of the Main Story Quest are so well made and challenge you in just the right way.
    The next expansion will pale in comparison.
  21. Mjw7502
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Have never had a game make me cry as often as this. I didn't think it would be as good as it was.
  22. ccarman84
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Great run so far, content was fantastic and although some queue times they have been explained and transparent about it. Being a non-lore player most of the time I still enjoyed the game greatly and found the amount of content (this is my first FF14 expansion release) to be insane compared to other MMO's I have played. Great job Yoshi and team!
  23. bacterias
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I've only started playing ffxiv in August, so I read a lot of concerns from older players that this game would result in newer players being unfamiliar with certain things and fanservice moments falling flat for them - This was absolutely not the case, I absolutely loved this expansion, I spent the final several hours sobbing so hard a trail of tears was forming on my chest. Amazing, amazing game.
  24. Kiteoo
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Insane amount of content and the best video game story of all time. Mix that with the commitment of an MMO and some of the greatest mechanical gameplay design and it's my top game of all time with Endwalker.
  25. Snowval
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking visuals, fantastic narrative, and great updates to existing mechanics. 10/10.
  26. Sho7gunKnight
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I thought that Shadowbringers couldn't be toped. I was wrong. Final Fantasy XIV does it again. I am super exited for the raids and all the coming content.
  27. JagdCrab
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Endwalker had to carry sky-high expectations coming out of Shadowbringers and it absolutely smashed those.
  28. Superjkfried
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    While the expansion starts slowly, it quickly builds up to shocking events that keeps you hooked.
    The music is incredible, the visuals breathtaking and the adjustments to the game makes it feel much smoother to play.
    The story features an incredible journey with hard hitting emotional moments, wonderful exploration of the world, and thought provoking themes that leave you self reflecting    While the expansion starts slowly, it quickly builds up to shocking events that keeps you hooked.
    The music is incredible, the visuals breathtaking and the adjustments to the game makes it feel much smoother to play.
    The story features an incredible journey with hard hitting emotional moments, wonderful exploration of the world, and thought provoking themes that leave you self reflecting and pondering deep philosophical ideas outside of the game.

    Overall, Endwalker delivers a beautiful ending to a saga 10 years in the making while leaving room for many adventures to come.    … Expand
  29. Jrakkor
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing expansion. Superb music per usual, some of my favorite dungeons in the game, and if you're a fan of the story, it gives a satisfying conclusion to it's current arc. Some of the best storytelling in gaming in general.
  30. matssch
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing story as always. Great music. Great zones. Also the character development is on fire once again.
  31. Haigro
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest final fantasy stories ever told, if not the all time greatest. Moving and full of passion, it manages to bring together all the narratives of the expansions until now to create an awe-striking and beautiful finale. Not to mention that it is a hopeful and inspiring tale fitting for dark times such as these, it felt great to have a game fight to make you feel genuineOne of the greatest final fantasy stories ever told, if not the all time greatest. Moving and full of passion, it manages to bring together all the narratives of the expansions until now to create an awe-striking and beautiful finale. Not to mention that it is a hopeful and inspiring tale fitting for dark times such as these, it felt great to have a game fight to make you feel genuine happiness and optimism.… Expand
  32. Treima
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    A memorable and worthwhile finale to the long tale of our star. While it does not reach the highs of the vaunted Shadowbringers expansion as consistently, it still brings the storytelling, the flair, and the feels that have elevated Final Fantasy XIV from afterthought to franchise crown jewel.
  33. FreyjaKvinna
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I started ff14 at realm reborn, towards the end, in a gust of wind, being a great wow player at the base. I did the content, then came back during Heavensward, which I particularly enjoyed, before returning to wow.
    I struggled with Stormblood, not being very fond of medieval Asian culture, I remained somewhat stoic.
    But Shadowbringer was a huge slap in the face with a deep questioning of    I started ff14 at realm reborn, towards the end, in a gust of wind, being a great wow player at the base. I did the content, then came back during Heavensward, which I particularly enjoyed, before returning to wow.
    I struggled with Stormblood, not being very fond of medieval Asian culture, I remained somewhat stoic.
    But Shadowbringer was a huge slap in the face with a deep questioning of myself and what I'm looking for in a mmorpg. This story, this immersion, these characters, everything was absolutely incredible, from start to finish, with each patch, this question: But how will he do to do as well or better than that in the next patch?
    The next patch gave me the answer.
    Shadowbriner has finished converting me completely to ff, no longer finding my account on wow, especially after all the concerns related to the culture of the company.
    I was very scared of Endwalker. I was afraid of being disappointed after Shadowbringer, but it is not.
    At the time of writing, I haven't finished the Endwalker story yet, but I already know that for me, what this extension makes me experience is exceptional.
    I never thought I would experience a story and emotions like this in a mmorpg.
    This game is just perfect, and totally deserves my 10/10    … Expand
  34. trunksss
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    An epic tale of Tolkeinesque proportions delivers a finale for the ages. 10 years on, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker looks to all that came before to create a singularly satisfying ending - and a new beginning.

    Fans of the game will need no convincing: Endwalker was made for them and, in many ways, by them. The one consistency across the timeline of FFXIV's growth has been improvement.    An epic tale of Tolkeinesque proportions delivers a finale for the ages. 10 years on, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker looks to all that came before to create a singularly satisfying ending - and a new beginning.

    Fans of the game will need no convincing: Endwalker was made for them and, in many ways, by them. The one consistency across the timeline of FFXIV's growth has been improvement. Again and again the game just keeps getting better, even when it didn't seem like it could. At any given point, Endwalker doesn't far surpass the peaks of Shadowbringers - though it certainly rivals them - so much as it smooths out the valleys between. Quest design; art design; and especially dungeon design and music quality are phenomenal across the expansion.

    Yet, as ever, it is the game's story that makes Endwalker a masterpiece. What they've done is a thing of beauty, but what they did not do is perhaps even more so. It would have been easy for the writers to wrench players' hearts from their chests with a Song of Ice and Fire-style bloodbath. Instead, the game's themes deliver a message that so many of us desperately needed to hear: unyielding determination when facing impending doom; undying hope when facing deepest despair; and boundless love when facing our worst enemies.

    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is a triumph not just for its brilliant narrative and game design, but for its deep humanity.    … Expand
  35. Chompey
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Best conclusion to the best MMO franchise. Thank you to SE and Yoshida's team for giving us this masterpiece.
  36. Keyworks
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Best MMO ive ever played Was a WoW Veteran for like 8+ years made the switch to FF in shadow bringers and never looked back amazing game
  37. oselle
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Shadowbringers made FFXIV my favourite Final Fantasy game of all time. Endwalker has made FFXIV my favourite game of all time. Absolutely masterful story telling, beautiful world building and the most well fleshed out cast of characters I’ve ever seen.
  38. StratosTime
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Copy from my PS4 review, on PC the game offers good performance for low specs machines (got a sister playing on a 2GB video card), awesome music, great gameplay, peak story. I didn't play an MMO since Ragnarok Online on 2012, the game is 100% recommended, and this expansion only made it better. Queue times are long depending on the time, so, queue some time earlier of your intended playtime.
  39. SeaofDreams
    Dec 11, 2021
    2
    Takes 4 hours minimum to get past the queue only to do boring nonsense. There are hours and hours of cutscenes between levels 80-83 where nothing important happens. I was struggling to pay attention and not skip them. When characters start talking about "the power of friendship", you know you can pretty safely discount the writing. I have played every expansion up to this point. The launchTakes 4 hours minimum to get past the queue only to do boring nonsense. There are hours and hours of cutscenes between levels 80-83 where nothing important happens. I was struggling to pay attention and not skip them. When characters start talking about "the power of friendship", you know you can pretty safely discount the writing. I have played every expansion up to this point. The launch and writing have been bad before, but never this terrible. This expansion has made me embarassed to be a fan.… Expand
  40. Darxevn
    Dec 11, 2021
    6
    Great job gameplay, good zones, but rough around the edges with regular quality issues, and that is ignoring the server issues. The story is full of plot holes, jarring transitions, lack of character development, and just bad, tired ideas. Worst story of any expansion. I wouldn't characterize any of the other expansions this way. I see a lot of problems that are unique to endwalker. TheyGreat job gameplay, good zones, but rough around the edges with regular quality issues, and that is ignoring the server issues. The story is full of plot holes, jarring transitions, lack of character development, and just bad, tired ideas. Worst story of any expansion. I wouldn't characterize any of the other expansions this way. I see a lot of problems that are unique to endwalker. They try to paper over the nonsense with fan service, which works sometimes, but sometimes it's obvious that their own fanservice is creating some of the problems in the story telling. Lots of things don't make any sense. You can see the effects of covid on the development because the whole expansion feels like a fan movie created without a director. It feels like people working on their pet projects and just mashed them all into a product at the end without enough oversite to make sure everything goes well together. It's especially pathetic because it's the completion of a very long story and they clearly had a good storyboard concept for the expansion. But in the execution it's just feels like a bunch of bad decisions being made in work silos where there isn't enough supervision. Most will appreciate the fanservice in the story but don't look any deeper because it isn't pretty. I would've quit this game twice because of it's terrible story if it wasn't my MMO of choice, but there is still a lot of good content here if you ignore the story and other issues.… Expand
  41. Sweeper
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    They managed to bring a super epic end to their 10 year long story. The Story is simply amazing from start to end.
  42. Speedwag0n96
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Endwalker was a beautiful ending to a beautiful story that has been meticulously crafted over the last 10 years
  43. Rhazore
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Building off the wave of Shadowbringers with massive improvements to classes, and keeping what works best untouched has really made Endwalker gameplay feel amazing no matter what job you choose to play. The end of this 8 year Arc is wonderfully written and is the most satisfying I've experienced compared to the predictable or awful loose ends that modern games tend to release.
    The new    Building off the wave of Shadowbringers with massive improvements to classes, and keeping what works best untouched has really made Endwalker gameplay feel amazing no matter what job you choose to play. The end of this 8 year Arc is wonderfully written and is the most satisfying I've experienced compared to the predictable or awful loose ends that modern games tend to release.
    The new dungeons and trials were incredibly satisfying to play both visually and gameplay wise and the areas are some of the best in the game.
    My biggest complaint being a fair amount of reskins were used, although having more choices of color on certain gear is nice, it feels a bit over done and the still rather large lack of hair styles for Viera as well as helmets are mildly frustrating. But, I am just nitpicking at this point.    … Expand
  44. tierneymichele
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The team at Square Enix positively outdid themselves with Endwalker. They tied together an insane story, bringing together points from the very first moments of A Realm Reborn in the most beautiful ways imaginable. The story gave me moments of unstoppable tears, moments of intense inspiration, and above all, a sense of pride. I'm proud to be able to support the team who worked on thisThe team at Square Enix positively outdid themselves with Endwalker. They tied together an insane story, bringing together points from the very first moments of A Realm Reborn in the most beautiful ways imaginable. The story gave me moments of unstoppable tears, moments of intense inspiration, and above all, a sense of pride. I'm proud to be able to support the team who worked on this game, proud to be part of this wonderful community, and proud to be able to say that I was part of Endwalker's launch. This game is my absolute favorite, nothing else comes close. Bravo, Square. Absolutely bravo.… Expand
  45. 0nearmedbandit
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have been playing this game steadily since its re-release in late 2013 (with healthy breaks that last months at a time sometimes). It has been a driving force in finding peace in my life, and helping to process a lot of things that went on with my mental health and my experience of maturation of my worldview in my 20s which were full of strife, mistakes, and questions of what the pointI have been playing this game steadily since its re-release in late 2013 (with healthy breaks that last months at a time sometimes). It has been a driving force in finding peace in my life, and helping to process a lot of things that went on with my mental health and my experience of maturation of my worldview in my 20s which were full of strife, mistakes, and questions of what the point is of living.
    This expansion pack explores these themes and executes them in a story that hits me so hard that Its almost theraputic.

    In 2019 during the previous expansion: Shadowbringers, I was finishing college at the end of my 20s, reeling from a breakup of an 8-year relationship, and finding the will to live for myself and to find the happiness that I WANTED to seek, and not what others expected me to. So the remainder of the last expansion I managed to find that answer for myself. It was exciting to then have my favorite game wrap up it's first major 11-year long story arc with similar themes to those that had been integral to my growth in my own life the past few years.

    I know i'm talking about myself more than the game but this personal background info is the lens through which i'm seeing what makes this game so amazing. I can say that my long-time love for the Final Fantasy series couldn't shield me from criticisms I initially had of this game when it was rebooted, a time during which i only managed to play it for a few months. After coming back in 2016 to see the immense improvement of Heavensward, I was slowly engrossed further and came to the realization that this was probably my favorite game to come back to. So with each expansion since, I've fallen more and more in love with it. This expansion however is a MAJOR leap in quality in almost every aspect from the expansions that came before it.

    I still find frustration in things like the "Raubahn EX" server issues during Stormblood, and now the "Login Que Ultimate" that we are dealing with now. But I know that running a game like this, that is finally getting recognition after years of fixing it diligently, listening to the players, and experiencing a WoW refugee migration, cannot be easy. This is especially true with the silicon and semiconductor shortage that definitely makes it difficult and unreasonably expensive to improve the servers like SE had initially planned to. If I put these issues aside... this game is a perfect sendoff for this story arc. Bringing back old names of those we've lost, giving us hope to move on to a brighter future, and always reminding us that Life is precious, and Sorrow and Joy are inextricably linked and must be experienced together in the same life, for there to be of any meaning in either... And the fact that this game reminds me of that, will forever cement this story as among the best stories in a game that I have ever experienced.

    Now let's just hope they continue to make Savage and Ultimate raiding as fun and engaging as they have the past few expansions, and that the patches that are to follow over the next few years, can lay down the foundation for more beautiful stories to come.    … Expand
  46. Lazarus93
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Pretty much my favorite game of all time or close to it especially after this expansion.
  47. ProdigalPiccolo
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have been playing FFXIV since 2014. This game has seen me through so many rough times in the last seven years of my life and I have made so many wonderful and irreplaceable friends playing this game that to say it holds a special place in my heart is not an understatement. I've experienced countless different moments in the story, and over the years may have gotten somewhat emotionallyI have been playing FFXIV since 2014. This game has seen me through so many rough times in the last seven years of my life and I have made so many wonderful and irreplaceable friends playing this game that to say it holds a special place in my heart is not an understatement. I've experienced countless different moments in the story, and over the years may have gotten somewhat emotionally attached to a few of the NPCs (Or a lot of them). The Endwalkers early access is the first time in four expansions that I have been able to sit down and play through the game during early access and I was absolutely blown away by the story. Every time I thought I knew where SE was going to go or what they were going to do they absolutely blew me away and turned somewhere unexpected. Throughout the course of the Main Scenario quests I laughed and I cried, I ugly cried a lot. At the end of Shadowbringers I thought SE and Soken would be hard pressed to create a story and the accompanying OST to beat their previous works but they have absolutely gone to the moon and beyond the stars. At this point I have finished the 6.0 MSQ and I know how it goes and even just going through a zone with certain background music will bring me to tears because Soken does suck an unimaginably good job with his music that it still hits just as hard the 10th, 12th, or even 20th time as it did the first time.

    I can not wait to see where Square takes us in the future.    … Expand
  48. raigon25
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Thank you for this finale. Amazing Expansion from start to end cant wait to see what the future lies!
  49. Hijinks
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I was a bit skeptical at first especially since Shadow bringers was such a fantastic expansion, and didn't think they could outdo it. I can happily say that I was proven wrong, though the story is a bit wordy it is a fantastic expansion that the devs have put their hearts and soul into!
  50. Hezrou
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Just when you thought Shadowbringers was the best expansion, Endwalker tells us to hold it's beer and blasts the expections out of the park.

    3 mil daily users during launch blasting the servers while the WoW stans cry it's a flop? Are you sure about that? This game is fantastic. 10/10
  51. Jinivus
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Every expansion just keeps getting better, how do they keep doing it? Probably magic.
  52. Pat1711
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I didn't think they could keep the steam going from Shadowbringers but to my pleasant surprise they managed to pull it off. Endwalker is a delight in story, music, gameplay and level design. Would very much reccomend this title.
  53. kilwilliam
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is by far the greatest video game experience I ever have in all of my gaming history. The story is rich, well written and, even if we are builder over 8 years of content, is still coherent, something many games with a story as long as this one could not be able to keep up. The gameplay, the environment and everything added so far in the expansion are just phenomenal and areEndwalker is by far the greatest video game experience I ever have in all of my gaming history. The story is rich, well written and, even if we are builder over 8 years of content, is still coherent, something many games with a story as long as this one could not be able to keep up. The gameplay, the environment and everything added so far in the expansion are just phenomenal and are promising for the next 10 years of Final Fantasy XIV to come.… Expand
  54. its101101
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This is the best expansion, MSQ is a masterpiece. New jobs reaper fells very awesome.
  55. bra1nscore
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This game makes sure that all the time you have invested in it is worth it without a question of a doubt
  56. HappySet
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Beautiful story, great music and breathtaking scenery, all come together and make an unforgettable experience. Endwalker is a masterpiece!
  57. dmagi
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I absolutely loved all of the sidequests in this expansion. There was so much to explore in each and every area. I am amazed at how they got it all done in 2 years.

    Radz-at-Han and Old Sharlayan were talked about so much in past expansions, and it was great getting to go to these places and find out what was up. Like I remember almost being annoyed at how much it rained in Thavnair;    I absolutely loved all of the sidequests in this expansion. There was so much to explore in each and every area. I am amazed at how they got it all done in 2 years.

    Radz-at-Han and Old Sharlayan were talked about so much in past expansions, and it was great getting to go to these places and find out what was up. Like I remember almost being annoyed at how much it rained in Thavnair; and then I remembered the thavnairian rain we had to collect to upgrade stormblood resistance materials. Same with Sharlayan and finally finding out how all the scions got their tattoos. Aside from the main msq, the devs really did go back and make sure that all those sub plot points and lore were handled particularly well.    … Expand
  58. Robotom
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The one and only flaw I can give this expansion is that in order to fully enjoy it, you have to devout yourself to all the previous content to grasp the story. Which while mostly great and some of the best story content I've seen in a game, can seem daunting to new people. This is the reward though, FFXIV: Endwalker is the greatest payoff for players who love their game. I would call itThe one and only flaw I can give this expansion is that in order to fully enjoy it, you have to devout yourself to all the previous content to grasp the story. Which while mostly great and some of the best story content I've seen in a game, can seem daunting to new people. This is the reward though, FFXIV: Endwalker is the greatest payoff for players who love their game. I would call it very fan servicey, but in a good way, because it has been earned and built upon the years of previous content. The music is S class work, the story twists and leads you on, the devs made smart use of in game functions and mechanics to be used as very well done story telling and immersion moments. While we only have access to a couple of "endgame" fights at the moment, they are pretty fun and unique, and there isn't much reason to doubt the raid tiers and other extreme encounters will falter thanks to the dev team's constant expanding of ideas on their encounter front. Class design is also very well done and realized. While a couple of classes seem a little left behind as is the usual with these types of games and MMOs, everyone is still viable, and some very needed reworks were handed out to the classes that really needed them for Summoner and Monk. If you like XIV already, then you will most likely love this expansion and don't need a review to tell you otherwise, but if you're an outsider looking in, there is a free trial and we would love to have you, and if you put in the time, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  59. defect_storms
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Speechless. The story is brilliant, and you can feel the passion of everyone involved in making the expansion. Voice acted scenes are perfectly delivered and the whole main story plays out like a carefully choreographed movie. Square did a good job of ensuring that players new to the franchise will fit in. I didn't have significant knowledge/experience with the previous game but stillSpeechless. The story is brilliant, and you can feel the passion of everyone involved in making the expansion. Voice acted scenes are perfectly delivered and the whole main story plays out like a carefully choreographed movie. Square did a good job of ensuring that players new to the franchise will fit in. I didn't have significant knowledge/experience with the previous game but still found connection to the continued story.

    All in all, I highly recommend. The fact FFXIV is backed by a company that truly cares about its game and players is the icing on the cake. Even with the queues, if I could roll back time 1 week and do it again, I would.    … Expand
  60. DOAX
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This is the pinnacle of storytelling. We all thought "How are they going to top Shadowbringers?" Then Yoshi, Ishikawa said hold our beers and proceeded to destroy our expectations.
  61. Kadoosh
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I don’t know how Yoshida and Ishikawa did it, but they did. With this expansion, they closed a narrative that spanned 7 years in the making and cemented it as the BEST video game story ever made, hands down. I can’t even think of anything that comes close. The only question left on my mind is, what’s next? Once you’re on top, where else can you go? The king of MMO’s has finally taken itsI don’t know how Yoshida and Ishikawa did it, but they did. With this expansion, they closed a narrative that spanned 7 years in the making and cemented it as the BEST video game story ever made, hands down. I can’t even think of anything that comes close. The only question left on my mind is, what’s next? Once you’re on top, where else can you go? The king of MMO’s has finally taken its place.… Expand
  62. GreyShroud
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have been with this game since 3.3 and Endwalker was everything I wanted and so much more. If you enjoy things that are good at the very least go watch cutscenes of this game to experience the story, that way even if mmos are not your thing you can still see this truly beautiful masterpiece. I honestly wish I could rate it higher than a 10/10 because it truly was that great. For all ofI have been with this game since 3.3 and Endwalker was everything I wanted and so much more. If you enjoy things that are good at the very least go watch cutscenes of this game to experience the story, that way even if mmos are not your thing you can still see this truly beautiful masterpiece. I honestly wish I could rate it higher than a 10/10 because it truly was that great. For all of you who finished it already never forget, the song may be over but the story never ends.… Expand
  63. Nocent
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is a shining example of what we love about the genre, and FFXIV
  64. Kultas
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    A beautiful end to the past ten years of the game and an exciting start for the next.
  65. Cinnabee
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    You ever play a game and wish that you could experience it for the first time again because it was such an amazing experience filled with mind boggling twist and turns and wrapped up in a solid ending? This expansion held nothing back and explored some very deep topics that really made me appreciate how beautiful life is. I knew the moment they brought on the shb writer that we were in forYou ever play a game and wish that you could experience it for the first time again because it was such an amazing experience filled with mind boggling twist and turns and wrapped up in a solid ending? This expansion held nothing back and explored some very deep topics that really made me appreciate how beautiful life is. I knew the moment they brought on the shb writer that we were in for one hell of a ride.if I had to choose one game to replay again for the first time it would be Endwalker. It's so good it's making me go back and replay A Realm Reborn for the first time in 8 years. Also Soken KILLED it.… Expand
  66. Praxeti
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I didn't think it was possible to match shadowbringers, yet, somehow, they topped it. Best story i've ever experienced, and everything just worked together and complimented it so well. Actual masterpiece.
  67. tfarch23
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The best game I have ever played. The story alone is one the best and how it integrates as an MMO is unrivaled
  68. powpowwowwow
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    On par with Shadowbringers if not better. Was afraid it could not keep up with expectations and hype but was happily surprised.
  69. gammaqa
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece. Shadowbringers set a very high bar! Somehow Endwalker raised it even higher.
  70. Marzip
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Story was amazing, I thought they wouldn't be able to recreate what they did with Shadowbringers, but they just topped it.
    For me a personal favorite MMO and JRPG
  71. SirBowlsworth
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever played.

    The story is the highlight, using its hundred of thousands of lines of dialogue to develop characters, expand on lore and deliver satisfying arc after arc, culminating in this expansion. The blend of fantasy and sci-fi will be a pleasure for any fan of video games if they take the time to engage with the storytelling. But the game has so much more to    The best game I've ever played.

    The story is the highlight, using its hundred of thousands of lines of dialogue to develop characters, expand on lore and deliver satisfying arc after arc, culminating in this expansion. The blend of fantasy and sci-fi will be a pleasure for any fan of video games if they take the time to engage with the storytelling.

    But the game has so much more to offer. Between its raiding, community, side activities and more, it is so satisfying to play over time. It already feels like an endless well of content when you start, and as you play more and more gets added with each patch. If you are even thinking about playing FFXIV due to this expansions reception, do yourself a favor and give it a try (once the queue situation is resolved).    … Expand
  72. kevinstark
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This game is really great, I am glad I did not miss this moment , In the end, ff14 proves that every time it will bring more surprises and touches to the players, this is definitely a ff series of works with a long history.
  73. HackOutbreak
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    What a beautiful way to end off the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga!
    It has been a pleasure to experience this masterpiece. Kudos to Yoshi-P and his team!
  74. MikeTavish
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Incredible. Might be the best Final Fantasy story. Great job to Yoshi P and all the incredible staff he leads.
  75. Davidkong
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    As almost everyone has sad I belive no one thought shadowbringers could be topped but here in endwalker they proved us all wrong. The story was a absolute masterpiece of a conclusion to the saga and its amazing to see just how far they have come since ARR. From the camera work to ost to the writing. With the perfect conclusion of this saga I am once again going to say I don't think theyAs almost everyone has sad I belive no one thought shadowbringers could be topped but here in endwalker they proved us all wrong. The story was a absolute masterpiece of a conclusion to the saga and its amazing to see just how far they have come since ARR. From the camera work to ost to the writing. With the perfect conclusion of this saga I am once again going to say I don't think they will top this expansion but I trully think this delvoloment team will prove me wrong again.… Expand
  76. Madoyon
    Dec 11, 2021
    0
    Good luck to anyone logging in on a weekend 8 days past the Endwalker early access launch This is simply impossible unless you queue up early in the morning or late at night. I myself entered the queue at 12 pm GMT to be kicked with error 2002 four hours later and forced to start all over again with 6700+ people ahead when there were only around 140 left. Four. Straight. Hours. Went to aGood luck to anyone logging in on a weekend 8 days past the Endwalker early access launch This is simply impossible unless you queue up early in the morning or late at night. I myself entered the queue at 12 pm GMT to be kicked with error 2002 four hours later and forced to start all over again with 6700+ people ahead when there were only around 140 left. Four. Straight. Hours. Went to a dumpster. And I haven't even finished Stormblood yet. I don't care about Endwalker for now. I have almost two full expansions to complete before it. Yet there are people who just stand afk for days in Limsa taking that server capacity by using clicker software preventing you from being kicked for inactivity.

    As it comes to Square Enix:

    I find blaming the launch issues on semiconductor shortage and COVID a convenient excuse and insulting at best.
    This exp has been planned since well before the world fell apart. Once hardware started becoming a problem, SE had more than enough time to acquire it and get it up and running before this launch. Yes, there may be queues to buy the hardware now and you have to make orders in advance, but the player spike and queues were there 6 months ago in a huge gap between new content updates when servers are supposed to be half empty. What did they expect?

    They are using it as an excuse and nothing more. My guess is that there was a financial decision made not to add servers due to cost despite the fact that Endwalker sales were successful. Which yes, may be due to current world issues. And this is fine. I accept the reality of that business decision. What I struggle to accept is twisting it into this "oh poor us, we can't find hardware"

    The auto industry is suffering because of the sheer volume of chips they need. SE only required a fraction of that to add servers.

    There's nothing that can be done about it. It is what it is and I accept that. It just really upsets me that we are being fed, what I believe, to be a false narrative as an explanation.    … Expand
  77. NarsilMenethil
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing experience for an MMO, writers are incredible and the combat feels awesome, best Final Fantasy game for me
  78. pratahimself
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Considering how the previous expansion, Shadowbringers, set the bar considerably high, whatever expansion that followed not only had to address all the needs and wants of current players, but also contest with Shadowbringers.

    Having completed the story, unlocked all instances, experienced the new mechanics, played some of the jobs that saw changes as well as tried the new jobs coming    Considering how the previous expansion, Shadowbringers, set the bar considerably high, whatever expansion that followed not only had to address all the needs and wants of current players, but also contest with Shadowbringers.

    Having completed the story, unlocked all instances, experienced the new mechanics, played some of the jobs that saw changes as well as tried the new jobs coming with Endwalker, I'd say they did not equal the previous expansion, they have managed to surpass it.

    The story is original, yet it not only is great, but it brings value to the previous expansions stories. The soundtrack is amazing and makes for even the most monotonous of tasks to be so much better. The new areas are amazingly detailed, and the themes are so well thought.

    I haven't played the game with their English voice cast, played it with the original Japanese voice cast, and here's where I detract some points. Even not being versed in Japanese, it's plain obvious that at some points, the English subtitles feel lackluster compared to the voice acting. But it doesn't make the experience any less epic.

    The expansion not only gave me more joy than what I invested in it (the queues were considerable long), but I am looking forward for the content they will bring in the next year.

    Without a doubt a great addition to the MMORPG genre.    … Expand
  79. aerolizard
    Dec 11, 2021
    0
    can't play the game. queue for hours, crash during queue, crash in game and have to queue for hours again. would it be any other game/dev it would be drowning in sh#t right now but for the GCBTW everything is allright. that's not acceptable especially in a game where you have to buy the xpac+monthly fee+cash shop. they gave 7 days and that's a joke since i was able to play only 3 timescan't play the game. queue for hours, crash during queue, crash in game and have to queue for hours again. would it be any other game/dev it would be drowning in sh#t right now but for the GCBTW everything is allright. that's not acceptable especially in a game where you have to buy the xpac+monthly fee+cash shop. they gave 7 days and that's a joke since i was able to play only 3 times since the preorder launch 9 days ago. pacing of the story is slow as hell and it's basically an ishgard+tempest 2.0. music and zones uninspiring, great idea with all the escort and hiding quests to make things even slower.… Expand
  80. Lunichu
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is the ending to a long-running saga and it didn't disappoint, which is a rare thing. The story makes use of a large amount of different characters and story elements established over the years and ties it all together in a masterful manner while fully capturing the essence of what Final Fantasy as a franchise is made of. The plot never becomes too predictable and it keeps youEndwalker is the ending to a long-running saga and it didn't disappoint, which is a rare thing. The story makes use of a large amount of different characters and story elements established over the years and ties it all together in a masterful manner while fully capturing the essence of what Final Fantasy as a franchise is made of. The plot never becomes too predictable and it keeps you hooked until the end. The dungeons and raid trials are both epic, well designed and fun to play. 2 new Jobs were introduced, i've personally only played Reaper at max level but i can say it has quickly become my favorite Job in the game. This game's evolution since its rebirth with A Realm Reborn is nothing short of a miracle and i'm still excited for the future.… Expand
  81. Carto
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Best expansion for an MMO that I've ever played hands down. The story, the instances and the entire package are solid, well designed and on point.

    Incredible job.
  82. Rgadams19
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This has been my favorite MMO for years and recent expansion did not disappoint.
  83. Larokan
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    What a long and glorious road. The Story of FF14 was created in such a beautiful way and i really thought they couldn't do any better than Shadowbringers because it was so amazing. And here we are. Endwalker, the official end of the story which was build up over years. The climax every FF14 fan waited for. And let me say this: Endwalker succeded to surpress my expectations. It was aWhat a long and glorious road. The Story of FF14 was created in such a beautiful way and i really thought they couldn't do any better than Shadowbringers because it was so amazing. And here we are. Endwalker, the official end of the story which was build up over years. The climax every FF14 fan waited for. And let me say this: Endwalker succeded to surpress my expectations. It was a perfect ending and you could even smell some society critic at some points, or at least i feeled they were there. I wish i could forgot it already and play it again. I came from WoW and played it for 11 years and i never thought an MMORPG could have a story like this, that you are really addicted to your Character and the NPC's around you. I can't wait to continue my journey the next years. Be strong, warriors of light!… Expand
  84. Lux7
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    11/10 game. A beautiful conclusion to decade old story. Everything is well crafter. Ahem! Although there is a few time travelled
  85. kuykear
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    One of the most breathtaking journey's i've experienced in video games. They took something i thought could never be outdone (Shadowbringers) and turned it into a SPECTACULAR finale that truly capped off the game.
  86. Who99Cares
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Arguably the greatest story ever told in a video game. The music, the songs, the trials, the dungeons, everything really is top tier.

    In my opinion is the greatest mmorpg ever made and one of the greatest games ever made.
  87. Zero_Boss
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Hoping that the queue and server stability eases soon, EW main story is everything I expected and more. Epic conclusion to a 10-year saga, and one of the best RPG stories out there.
  88. taldir
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    After Shadowbringers i thought, that Square reached peak of Storytelling... I was so wrong. The emotional rollercoaster that game provided, along with beautiful soundtrack was the best thing that happened to me in gaming industry ever. I pray for more and can't wait for release of the patches
  89. cythrawll
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I am a long time MMO player, and no MMO has hit me and stuck with me like FFXIV has. Every chapter that gets released the quality seems to get better and better and Endwalker is no exception.
    If you really into deep fantasy lore, this game has it by tons, it won't disappoint you. This release added a couple new quest types to make things more engaging. Escort quests which just basically    I am a long time MMO player, and no MMO has hit me and stuck with me like FFXIV has. Every chapter that gets released the quality seems to get better and better and Endwalker is no exception.
    If you really into deep fantasy lore, this game has it by tons, it won't disappoint you. This release added a couple new quest types to make things more engaging. Escort quests which just basically just exposition as you talk to an NPC while walking around a zone. And stealth missions which, honestly could need a little bit of tweaking as I'm not sure they quite pulled that one off. (It wasn't so bad to make me deduct from my score however).

    The new jobs feel great, though I think Sage needs a bit of a buff so dungeons trash pulls feel more comfortable. Reaper is hugely satisfying and fun to play. The other jobs in the game, while I've not played all of them yet, (I will) They seem to build off the successful Shadowbringers formula and add to them to make them slightly more complex and I look forward to optimize some of these jobs in savage content.

    Music is absolutely amazing, even the ambient music has you head bobbing, and battle music just slaps.

    The zone design in this expansion is probably the better than it has ever been. Previous expansion zones seemed like they were lazily put together, Shadowbringers did a lot to improve on that, and Endwalker is better still. Seems like there is a new thing to discover in every zone, and I fly around often just admiring the vistas and exploring.

    All in all this game has my head spinning with how crazy things got in the story. Best Final Fantasy story ever.    … Expand
  90. jti
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    It has been an amazing 10 year journey created by Creative Business Unit 3. All of this in a form of MMO. In my honest opinion, it's the best narrative in any game I've ever played before. It's a love letter from the developers to the players that have sat through everything from the beginning until the end.
  91. legion2wer
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Good story!
    Great skill upgrades for jobs.
    Beautiful new locations.
    The only drawback is the queues.
  92. DNAbro
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    FFXIV Endwalker is the perfect ending to a 10 year long journey. It cements itself as not just one of the best stories told in games, but one of the best in any medium. A complete triumph of gameplay and narrative that should be experience by as many people as possible.
  93. Dustybrown
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish I could score this higher than 10/10. The MSQ took me like 60 hours to finish and it wasn't long enough. With Shadowbringers having been so good I went into this with some slight tredpidation that my expectations would be too high and it could not live up to the hype. But once again they blew it out of the park. The story is fantastic, and the way they build it up and reference things they put in place expansions ago is superb. The second, third, fith and final zone were all equally mind blowing and you know the devs did an incredible job when you finish the final zone and want more more more. The way the characters are developed and the concepts they use are mindblowing. I haven't even mentioned the music yet, and I'm not sure I could do it justice with words alone. A massive well done to everyone in involved, the high user score is very well deserved.… Expand
  94. WazMan
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly the best in the series and the best Final Fantasy game to date. There have been server issues but have been addressed and gradually have been improving within days with extra game time provided as compensation. Story really ties everything from each expansion previously together and brings back old elements and plot threads. A must for any MMO fan.… Expand
  95. Toomadtoplay
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    The telling and ending of an amazing story and journey is almost guaranteed to leave me feeling both full and empty at once. At the end, that is how I feel.

    Endwalker really knocked it out of the park for me. It feels like the most "final fantasy" of this Final Fantasy's instalments. Its most intense moments will leave you in withdrawals during it's slower acts, but there is so much    The telling and ending of an amazing story and journey is almost guaranteed to leave me feeling both full and empty at once. At the end, that is how I feel.

    Endwalker really knocked it out of the park for me. It feels like the most "final fantasy" of this Final Fantasy's instalments. Its most intense moments will leave you in withdrawals during it's slower acts, but there is so much character work and detail in those slow moments that they are worth giving your full attention to.

    I didn't want it to end. All the characters both new and old are so respected by their creators, that when translating to an audience member like me, it becomes effortless to connect with them.

    The underlying messages of the expansion, such as the meaning of life, family, friendship, joy and suffering, were imposed on our characters with a fantasy of mind bending magnitude; yet discussed in a way that we can relate with our own lives, and that is a masterful level of communication.

    Every new area I was introduced to allowed for some incredible escapism, and of all the expansions, I've never felt as transported as with this one. Accompanied by stunning music and voice acting, the level of immersion was beyond satisfying.

    The dungeons were also enjoyable, ranging from great to fantastic. The trials either fun or challenging or both.

    I can't wait for the updates to this expansion. One book has closed in this world, and I can't wait for a new one to open.

    P.S.

    No more tailing or escort quests ever again though please :)    … Expand
  96. izataco
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy Endwalker transcends video games. It is art at its highest level. A true masterpiece. A truly epic story and journey to the ends of the universe and back. It is unlike anything we have ever seen before in video game history. Driven by the music, beautiful graphics, and amazing game play game play the story, tactfully and emotionally hits at the heart of what makes us human. Of what makes life worth living. Through tragedy, loss, and despair, we find hope, friendship, love. I can't say enough about this game. It was a breathtaking experienc… Expand
  97. Korbo
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a decade, it feels like they have finally managed to bring everything together rather neatly. The experience itself is a spectacle with lengthy cutscenes, a great OST, and exceptional work on visual presentation. This is also the most appealing map design since ARR. Sage is also a welcome return to technical healing since SCH was radically simplified in Stormblood.

    This is a Final Fantasy game above all else and actually felt like a singleplayer for its entire run. That's not a bad thing, as this is probably the first Final Fantasy since the era of Sakaguchi's departure that carries the spirit of the franchise forward.

    My only misgiving about the entire experience is Zenos. He was used well at the beginning of the expansion and was mercifully written out afterwards. The only solace I take in him showing up to mar an otherwise exceptional experience right at the end is that he will potentially never return again. He is a blight on the story.    … Expand
  98. Mabosaha
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Queue errors indeed caused me a lot of gripe. But if I set those aside, my mind has been blown away by the quality of the story and how well it ties up a decade of story telling. My expectations were high to begin with but Endwalker exceeded them. Unforgettable story, music and more, my hat goes off to the wonderful team behind Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, bravo.
  99. Joda14
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is an absolute masterpiece in all ways a game needs to be. The gameplay, story, characters, music from Soken, dungeons, zones design, and everything are all crafted with love in such high quality and detail. I thought nothing could be better than Shadowbringers, but Yoshi p and team have surprised us again. Couldnt be happier as a lifelong Final Fantasy fan myself. Yoshi p andEndwalker is an absolute masterpiece in all ways a game needs to be. The gameplay, story, characters, music from Soken, dungeons, zones design, and everything are all crafted with love in such high quality and detail. I thought nothing could be better than Shadowbringers, but Yoshi p and team have surprised us again. Couldnt be happier as a lifelong Final Fantasy fan myself. Yoshi p and team not only has revived FFXIV from its 1.0 state, but has also set a very high bar for Final Fantasy and its genre. I have been playing FFXIV for 8 years and cannot wait what the future brings. Highly would recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  100. haakumon
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Best expansion ever. Just wow! Loved every zone, dungeon and trial. And the ending... chef kiss.
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  1. Impulsegamer
    Mar 28, 2022
    90
    If you didn’t like FFXIV before now, Endwalker will do nothing to change your mind. But if you’re in, this emotional rollercoaster will be rolling towards a satisfying conclusion, that absolutely will not disappoint.
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  2. Gamepressure
    Feb 9, 2022
    95
    FFXIV is currently the best MMORPG available. The main reason is because it’s RPG first, MMO second. The story isn’t just an afterthought, but an integral part of the experience, and everything else revolves around the tale of the Warrior of Light. It’s logical, well-planned, and presented with great, voiced (or not) cut-scenes.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Jan 24, 2022
    95
    Final Fantasy XIV closes its first colossal story arc with an exceptional expansion.
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