Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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9.1

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  1. TemiT
    Sep 12, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I took a long break from this game and recently created a new character to play through everything again. Like others, I believe FFXIV is currently the best MMORPG, but it's worth noting that the competition is exceptionally poor. Being the best doesn't automatically mean deserving a perfect 10/10 score, as many have given here. That's far too exaggerated. Yes, FFXIV is very good, but it's far from perfect.

    One of the things that bothers me most about the story is that the WoL (Warrior of Light), the character you play, is largely a mindless person, who slaughters his/her way through the world. Sure, some enemies are spared or escape, but it's incredibly annoying to accept every quest without comment and eliminate every foe without asking questions.
    I might be spoiled by the decision-making freedom in Baldur's Gate 3, but the WoL often behaves naively and stupidly. If I had even a fraction of the freedom available in Baldur's Gate 3, I would have done so many things differently...

    The problem is, that I often don't feel like the hero that our character is supposed to represent in. Sometimes even the complete opposite.
    Zenos is a character that keeps popping up in reviews, so I'll use him as an example.
    For a long time, he was our enemy, but the moment he no longer has anyone telling him what to do, first his father, then Fandaniel, he literally doesn't know what to do with himself anymore. So, we're in the middle of an apocalypse in Endwalker that threatens to wipe out all life, and Zenos, who is as strong as the WoL, tells us he's willing to wait for us to save the world and we just let him go. How stupid is that? Why not ask him to help us at that point? Especially since he never had a true friend before and is constantly telling us, that in his mind we are friends. Why not show him what true friendship means?

    This also goes against what one would expect in a good anime/FFXIV, extending a hand to your enemy and winning them over to the good side.
    Zenos literally travels to the end of the universe to help us against a world destroying foe. And when he offers his help, there are exactly two responses for the WoL, both of which are completely inappropriate. One is "I don't want your help," and the other is something like "I don't care about you and won't save you, if you're in danger."
    How egocentric do you have to be to decline help in such a situation?

    Anyway, it doesn't matter what you choose in the game, as the outcome is always the same. Zenos helps us anyway, we defeat the world destroying foe together, he askes us for a rematch, but is willing to let us go, if we don't want to and what do we do? We kill him, which I wouldn't have done if I had a choice. The fight was cool, but I would never have wanted to kill him. A rematch, sure, but straight up killing him? Like... wtf. This would have been the time to show him that there's more to life than just fighting.

    This is just one of many examples that really bother me about the story. I only chose it because Zenos is so prominent in the reviews. I can also understand why. So much more could have been done with his story.

    So yes, FFXIV still has a very good and deep story, but as for the WoL as a key figure, I would wish for many things to be different. I know it's hard to implement such things in an MMO, but more freedom is definitely possible and should be urgently implemented in Dawntrail.    … Expand
  2. Mectonal
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Endwalker is truly an epic adventure. The great story told in this expansion had me captivated from beginning to end. Character development (for the most part, unfortunatly not far all important characters) and emotional highs are good executed.

    However, I must admit that certain aspects of Endwalker seemed questionable. It appeared as if some content had been cut, as noted by other    Endwalker is truly an epic adventure. The great story told in this expansion had me captivated from beginning to end. Character development (for the most part, unfortunatly not far all important characters) and emotional highs are good executed.

    However, I must admit that certain aspects of Endwalker seemed questionable. It appeared as if some content had been cut, as noted by other critics. This occasionally left a slightly unsatisfying impression, as I felt that some storylines were not fully developed.

    One of the highlights of this game in general is undoubtedly the player housing. The ability to customize your own home is a fantastic feature. However, I am disappointed that you are still forced to maintain a paid subscription to retain your house. This restricts the freedom to take breaks without the fear of losing your home, which, in my opinion, is not an ideal solution.

    As for the post-Endwalker patches, I must admit that they have a rather lackluster story. In particular, the character Zero did not impress me. I hope that in the upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, we can look forward to better stories and characters and hopefully without Zero.

    Overall, Endwalker is an impressive expansion with a gripping narrative for the most part. Despite some shortcomings in execution, I am excited about the future and hopeful for more epic adventures.    … Expand
  3. FuniFuni
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Endwalker is good, but it's not a 9 out of 10 in my opinion. I believe many people are being a bit too generous with their ratings. I would argue that FF14 is currently the best MMORPG on the market by a wide margin, but let's be honest here, the competition is sometimes really subpar, which is why I hope Square Enix doesn't start resting on their laurels.

    I've seen some mention it    Endwalker is good, but it's not a 9 out of 10 in my opinion. I believe many people are being a bit too generous with their ratings. I would argue that FF14 is currently the best MMORPG on the market by a wide margin, but let's be honest here, the competition is sometimes really subpar, which is why I hope Square Enix doesn't start resting on their laurels.

    I've seen some mention it already, but in Endwalker, it just feels like a lot of content has been cut. Yes, it mostly affects Zenos, who was completely wasted in the end, instead of finally getting his story after several years. However, I think it's not just him, many aspects of this expansion could have used more time in the oven.

    There's are also a bit too many moral lessons in the story department past Endwalker, which is getting quite exhausting. I think that might be one of the reasons, why many don't like Zero (me included). Everything around that character basically turns to a saturday morning care bear episode. Makes me kinda wish that she returns to her own world and never comes back, to be completely honest.

    Also relict weapon is very underwhelming and island sanctuary is nothing what I expected it to be. There is literally no reason to visit someone on their island, because they all look the same and having all those ugly lalafel like marionettes running around isn't really great either.

    I really wish to sub to ffxiv again but the content has been lacking for awhile now and this is supposed to last us a year? Oof... And to be honest, what was shown from Dawntrail... not that exciting either, but I'm still hopefull. =)    … Expand
  4. Unoskd
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Endwalker has a very profound story about the meaning of life and is largely excellently written. We were even fortunate to learn more about Emet-Selch and the Ascians in general and that was really well executed.

    However, Endwalker is now the third expansion where I hoped we would finally, finally get some content about Zenos. And although the former prince offered some philosophical    Endwalker has a very profound story about the meaning of life and is largely excellently written. We were even fortunate to learn more about Emet-Selch and the Ascians in general and that was really well executed.

    However, Endwalker is now the third expansion where I hoped we would finally, finally get some content about Zenos. And although the former prince offered some philosophical remarks here and there, the context was once again entirely missing. We learned almost nothing about him.

    Only two things were teased: firstly, Fandaniel suggested that Emet may have performed some experiments on Zenos when he was still a child or perhaps even unborn and secondly, the fact that Zenos has been seeing the final days in his dreams since he was a child. While this is extremely interesting and provides ample room for speculation, perhaps even explaining his strength and body height, anyone hoping for an explanation will be bitterly disappointed once again. There was nothing further about the character.
    A significant letdown in my opinion and rather uncharacteristic for a game like FF14.

    Towards the end, you even have a dialogue with him where he seems to slowly recognize that he actually desires the life of the Warrior of Light and can't really stand his own life. And you think, okay, explanations will probably come in a redemption arc with the following patches... but again, nothing.

    Instead, the patches after the main story are rather... I don't know. Very mediocre, if not even bad. As others have already written, you don't really feel anything for the enemies that are presented to us after Endwalker. You're also not really given the opportunity to and Zero is too clichéd for my taste as a new character.

    For this expansion, I was really considering whether to give it a 7 or an 8... If I could I would give it a 7.5, because the majority of it was really good, the stuff after the main story however...    … Expand
  5. Jedral
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    Endwalker is a really great expansion.
    The post-Endwalker experience, on the other hand, is... anything but great.
    I've read some of the reviews here and it seems I'm not alone in this opinion. The story's quality takes a sharp decline after the final battle against Zenos and the return of the scions to Sharlayan. It almost feels like completely new writers took over. They keep    Endwalker is a really great expansion.
    The post-Endwalker experience, on the other hand, is... anything but great.

    I've read some of the reviews here and it seems I'm not alone in this opinion. The story's quality takes a sharp decline after the final battle against Zenos and the return of the scions to Sharlayan. It almost feels like completely new writers took over.
    They keep throwing new enemies at us one after another and as soon as they appear, they're killed off. Sometimes even within the same patch, making it impossible to form any connection to the characters.

    Enix has unfortunately killed off all the previous cool enemies, but at least they had some lore built around them. The only exception is Zenos, who, as has been criticized here many times, was somehow left out until the end. Just when you'd expect his redemption arc to finally begin, he's removed again. A questionable decision, to say the least. As epic as the battle against him may have been, we were given almost nothing about this character.
    Given the high expectations around FF14's character building, it was a huge disappointment that this seems to be all there was to him.

    To get back to the post-Endwalker experience, as I said, new enemies are practically thrown at us and then wiped out in the blink of an eye. This is not what I would call high-quality writing.
    The only character who gets lore built around them is Zero. But Zero is such an unbearable edge queen that it's hard to get used to her. She constantly comes across as an emo who needs to be coddled by everyone because she's had it so tough. And that's all we get from her. The task of coddling her around the clock is not everyone's cup of tea. Certainly not mine.

    With the post-Endwalker experience, this game has somehow lost its spice.
    Well, let's see what the future holds. I would still recommend FF14 to anyone who hasn't yet experienced the really good story.    … Expand
  6. Splido
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    What can I say? Pretty neat.
    Player housing and the story are both great and the reason why I play this game. Both have room for improvement of course, but like others already said, you won't find another mmo with such high quality out there.
    I think most stuff has already said by others and I pretty much agree in most cases. Player housing needs way more placeable items, it should be    What can I say? Pretty neat.
    Player housing and the story are both great and the reason why I play this game. Both have room for improvement of course, but like others already said, you won't find another mmo with such high quality out there.

    I think most stuff has already said by others and I pretty much agree in most cases.
    Player housing needs way more placeable items, it should be possible to place items on all other objecs, being forced to stay sub in order to kepp a house is not fun and it should be easier for all players to get a house, not just a handful. Apartments are nice and all, but compared to a house? Not so much.
    In regards to the story, again, I agree with other people when it comes to a certain prince. Why tease such a promising story arc for him with dozens of unanswered questions and then just end it? Major disappointment right here, in case he really doesn't show up again in the next expansion or at least give us hints, that he survived and will return someday. The way it stands now? Just disappointing.

    Though Endwalker and the devs deserve a solid 9, anyway for the joy this game gave me.    … Expand
  7. Poaka
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy 14 has by far the best story among all current MMORPGs. The quality when it comes to this aspect doesn't even come close in other MMOs.

    However, there are also things in FF14 that unfortunately bother me a bit. Especially when playing more modern games like Baldur's Gate 3. Of course, I know it's not fair to compare an RPG with an MMORPG. An MMORPG inevitably has to have a    Final Fantasy 14 has by far the best story among all current MMORPGs. The quality when it comes to this aspect doesn't even come close in other MMOs.

    However, there are also things in FF14 that unfortunately bother me a bit. Especially when playing more modern games like Baldur's Gate 3. Of course, I know it's not fair to compare an RPG with an MMORPG. An MMORPG inevitably has to have a single ending that's the same for everyone. In an RPG like Baldur's Gate 3, there's the freedom to provide players with an individual ending based on their decisions throughout their journey.
    Something like that is probably just difficult to implement in an MMO. But in FF14, there are so many moments where the wol/player character behaves in a way that's as foolish as can be, that it can be quite exhausting at times.

    As I've seen others complain about here, in FF14 it often ends with the enemy being defeated and that's more or less the end of the story. Instead of giving the respective character a chance for a redemption arc after the battle.
    If it happens once in a while... okay, you can't make everyone turn to the good side, but in FF14, it's a constant occurrence, which is why interesting characters are shot down one after another. Not really enjoyable... Especially in Endwalker, this was noticeable with Zenos, of course. This character is probably the definition of wasted potential.
    He was built up very promisingly, only to be thrown to the wind again in the end. An epic anime-style battle is cool and I did enjoy it, but then to just end it again and introduce new characters and enemies out of nowhere? Nah...

    And to get back to the WoL, here, you simply can't act freely. When the player is asked a question, you almost always have the choice between "Yes, I'll do that" and "Okay, I'll do that." The available options don't have any differences that would even remotely influence the course of the story or the relationships with NPCs.
    As I said, I know that the immersion and freedom present in Baldur's Gate 3 can't be fully implemented in FF14, but I still hope that with upcoming expansions, they'll bring in a bit more diversity. I also hope, like others, that they'll bring back some of their wasted characters.
    Currently, I find the story a bit bland with the newly introduced characters.

    I'm looking forward to the upcoming expansion, of course, but I think a bit of criticism now and then can't hurt either. Like I said in the first sentence, the story is really good, but you can't really derive much feedback from "everything is great," so I wanted to mention what I don't quite agree with.

    Still, a great game!    … Expand
  8. Jessyi
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    Amazing game!
    I love the story.
    Was really sad because of the end of Emet and Elidibus and really hope they'll return. Was very disappointed because of Zenos' end. Like... why bring him back, tease a very promising arc and an interesting development and then write him out of the story again? Really hoping we didn't see him the last time. Please bring him back and continue his story.    Amazing game!
    I love the story.
    Was really sad because of the end of Emet and Elidibus and really hope they'll return.
    Was very disappointed because of Zenos' end. Like... why bring him back, tease a very promising arc and an interesting development and then write him out of the story again? Really hoping we didn't see him the last time. Please bring him back and continue his story.
    Was a bit bored from the epilog, the stuff that came after the main story.
    Looking forward to the next expansion!    … Expand
  9. Aun7
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    By far the best MMORPG I've ever played, and I'm glad that it has received such a high score. Definitely well-deserved.

    Player Housing is a lot of fun despite certain limitations, especially when it comes to placing items and the limited number of placeable items. I only wish that owning a house wouldn't be tied to an active subscription. That's somewhat of a downside for me and the    By far the best MMORPG I've ever played, and I'm glad that it has received such a high score. Definitely well-deserved.

    Player Housing is a lot of fun despite certain limitations, especially when it comes to placing items and the limited number of placeable items. I only wish that owning a house wouldn't be tied to an active subscription. That's somewhat of a downside for me and the reason why I only own an apartment and not a house. Simply because I don't want to be constantly tied to the game and like to take breaks.

    The story in this game is full of finesse.
    The writers really know what they're doing. Many characters have grown very dear to me. It's even sadder when you have to let so many go. In fact, I agree with some of the criticism already expressed by others regarding the ending of Endwalker and thus the end of our blond friend and foe. His ending feels very undeserved and leaves numerous questions unanswered, as previously noted.
    For example, the question of why he has been dreaming of the final days since his childhood. Or what Fandaniel meant when he referred to Zenos: "Could Emet-Selch have found a way?" What does he mean by that? Did Emet conduct experiments on Zenos? And if so, what kind? Is that the reason why Zenos is as strong as the Warrior of Light? Could that even explain his unnatural height? Questions upon questions. So I really hope that wasn't the end for him and he will return in the next expansion.

    The playable races are mostly very good, but they could have a bit more customization options.

    All in all, an outstanding game.    … Expand
  10. Mashley22
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is an epic conclusion for an epic game, i had the opportunity to play FFXIV since patch 2.1 and is perfect, lovely, the game works perfectly and the story is pure gold ( for an MMORPG standard) i highly recommend this game if you like this kind of videogames 10/10
  11. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is honestly the very best MMO on the market. The story is not just amazing for an MMO... and not just the best story of any Final Fantasy (in my opinion at least).... Not just one of the best stories in all of gaming, no.... of ANY medium!
    The community is sooooooo friendly and welcoming! This game respects your time, you barely miss out on anything when you take a break. It's so    This is honestly the very best MMO on the market. The story is not just amazing for an MMO... and not just the best story of any Final Fantasy (in my opinion at least).... Not just one of the best stories in all of gaming, no.... of ANY medium!
    The community is sooooooo friendly and welcoming! This game respects your time, you barely miss out on anything when you take a break. It's so worth to get into!    … Expand
  12. Vauri
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    I am a relatively new FFXIV player and after completing the main story, I also want to write a bit about it. I agree with many points from other comments on this platform.

    The story is probably the best in the MMORPG genre that I have ever played through and other MMOs don't even come close to the quality of FFXIV. However, there are also many things that I don't consider to be as    I am a relatively new FFXIV player and after completing the main story, I also want to write a bit about it. I agree with many points from other comments on this platform.

    The story is probably the best in the MMORPG genre that I have ever played through and other MMOs don't even come close to the quality of FFXIV.

    However, there are also many things that I don't consider to be as good. As others have mentioned, FFXIV has a significant problem with killing off characters. Don't get me wrong, not every character needs a redemption arc, but it has happened so frequently that characters are killed off rather than given a chance at redemption that it has reached a point where I personally find it quite frustrating.

    This was the case with the Ascians, who were shot into the oven and then ultimately, as criticized by others as well, with Zenos. They killed him, then brought him back and you think, okay, maybe he'll finally get his redemption arc, only to seemingly discard him again. It becomes quite exhausting after a while.
    Now, after the main story, in the following smaller content updates, they introduced the new character Zero, who apparently is supposed to serve as a replacement... but provides a pretty poor substitute and honestly gets on your nerves more than contributes to the entertainment.

    So, that's really a point in FFXIV that bothers me. This constant killing off of characters. The new expansion has been announced and one can only hope that they will bring back some of the characters, because the current cast, which we have to live with until mid-next year... isn't my favorite.

    Now, that might have sounded very negative, but that's actually my main criticism. Otherwise, I wouldn't give the game an 8/10. Overall, there are many very good moments and I can wholeheartedly recommend this game.    … Expand
  13. Ilgar
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    I love this game.
    By far the best MMORPG on the market. Many thanks to everyone involved in FF14. :)
    However, I believe it's always important to express criticism when there are areas for improvement, so I'd like to do that. Firstly, concerning Player Housing, I think it's great to have so many options, but it's quite tedious to acquire a house in the first place. Being forced to    I love this game.
    By far the best MMORPG on the market. Many thanks to everyone involved in FF14. :)

    However, I believe it's always important to express criticism when there are areas for improvement, so I'd like to do that.

    Firstly, concerning Player Housing, I think it's great to have so many options, but it's quite tedious to acquire a house in the first place.
    Being forced to pay a subscription every month to keep the house is also not ideal. I wish we could retain our houses even if we take breaks from the game.
    Additionally, placing items on elevated objects is a hassle and it often requires a lot of tricks to make it work. This aspect could be made much more user-friendly.
    Finally, I would appreciate it if the number of objects that can be placed, will significantly be increased.

    Regarding the story, I agree with some of the points made by previous speakers here. As good as the story is, FF14 unfortunately has a problem with removing almost all the interesting characters.
    As others have noted, this is particularly noticeable with Zenos, a character with a lot of potential and many unanswered questions. Moreover, after three expansions, he was on the verge of taking a better path, but ultimately, this potential was left untapped.
    It's sad to see well-developed characters being let go, but it's even more disappointing when a character with untold stories and unfulfilled potential is removed. If he had joined the Scions for example, it would have opened up many new possibilities and certainly been very entertaining. It's just a pity how it ended in Endwalker.
    I know that nothing in FF14 needs to be permanent, so there might be a future for characters like Zenos, Elidibus, Emet, and others where they return. However, if not, it would be a rather disappointing aspect in an otherwise well-written story.

    My third point concerns character customization.
    While there are many choices available, I really wish we had more options for faces. The current selection is quite limited. Also, when it comes to Elezen, I'd like to be able to adjust the length of their necks and make them shorter. And in terms of height, I'd appreciate an increased range between tall and short body height.

    Overall, though, I am genuinely very happy with this game.
    If anyone from the FF14 team happens to read this, thank you so much for the wonderful experience you've given me and many others.    … Expand
  14. Light_Ain
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Wow, just wow. I did not know how they would top the previous expansion of Shadowbringers but they did. Story went way over the edge and gave the best laughs and crying so far. Another expansion I wish I could play all over again with no memory.
  15. Zephyrghost_
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Came back to FFXIV after Blizzard Entertainment screwed-up the Diablo IV game with the new season 1 patch. Man, I must say, what a joy that is, and FFXIV is just a labour of love from the developers. It is not pay-to-win, and paying the subscription fee is so much better than paying every quarterly for battlepass to Blizzard Entertainment, only for them to dictate how you ought to play theCame back to FFXIV after Blizzard Entertainment screwed-up the Diablo IV game with the new season 1 patch. Man, I must say, what a joy that is, and FFXIV is just a labour of love from the developers. It is not pay-to-win, and paying the subscription fee is so much better than paying every quarterly for battlepass to Blizzard Entertainment, only for them to dictate how you ought to play the game and steal hundreds of hours of your life while also sucking you dry on cosmetics.… Expand
  16. Hermoia
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    A remarkably good game.
    The story is probably the best I've ever seen in a game. However, like others, I also want to criticize the ending a bit.
    It feels like they cut out a lot for Zenos. Essentially, he remains a blank slate at the end. Although he is very intriguing, and I was looking forward to learning more about him in Endwalker, they ultimately showed us very little about him.    A remarkably good game.
    The story is probably the best I've ever seen in a game. However, like others, I also want to criticize the ending a bit.
    It feels like they cut out a lot for Zenos. Essentially, he remains a blank slate at the end. Although he is very intriguing, and I was looking forward to learning more about him in Endwalker, they ultimately showed us very little about him. Very disappointing. Especially since when the moment came for a redemption arc to develop for him, they also discarded that option.

    And with him, unfortunately, they threw away the last interesting character. What followed with Zero, etc., is comparatively quite bad and not really interesting either. I have no idea what they have planned for the future, but I'm afraid that they won't be able to win me over again with the story since they removed pretty much all the interesting aspects. We'll see.    … Expand
  17. Blackdog22
    Jul 14, 2023
    5
    The games changed a lot. If you look at the reviews everyone is talking about one thing when praising it. Story and single player accessibility. That's fine, is this weren't an MMO. When I play an MMO I dont want 500 hours of cutscenes and dialogue. I dont want to watch 3 hours of cutscenes to then do 10 minutes of combat thats so easy I dont even need to play my class.

    So lets get into    The games changed a lot. If you look at the reviews everyone is talking about one thing when praising it. Story and single player accessibility. That's fine, is this weren't an MMO. When I play an MMO I dont want 500 hours of cutscenes and dialogue. I dont want to watch 3 hours of cutscenes to then do 10 minutes of combat thats so easy I dont even need to play my class.

    So lets get into the actual gameplay, not the story, or how much of an anti MMO it is, but the actual game shall we?

    Classes mostly homogenized. They were actually fun in Reborn and Heavensword, but soon after they watered them all down and homogenized them. It feels like you are playing reskins of the other Tanks as a Tank with light flavor. Its terrible if you like unique design with player fantasy. Its too bad the one tank concept that is mirrored upon all Tanks is quite bland. In fact, they are all literally the same until you get to level 80+. Terrible, terrible pacing.

    Dungeons - Dungeons once upon a time felt like mini raids. They had hard modes, unique gear, one shot concepts, moving things in the world around to complete puzzles. You needed to chat and talk to each other, it was great. Now? They are made for zone to zone pulls. You walk in press a defensive and spam your AoE while everyone does the same. Great for efficiency or if you hate the group aspect of MMOs, but for people that actually enjoy learning with other people and not doing the same "collect and AoE" concepts, its really quite boring.

    Unfortunately for this game it seems to be full of people and catered to people who hate MMOs. Same as WoW has become. The genre is just kind of dead.

    In the end. If you hate MMOs and love single player MMOs this is the one for you! If you love generic design and braindead dungeon concepts buy this! If you like watching 3 hours of cutscenes to 10 minutes of gameplay BOY OH BOY are you in luck! If you hate playing games in general this games great. If you hate MMOs you will love it!

    bahh, what a sad genre this has become. Complete waste of its potential because MMOs became flooded with people who hate MMOs. Doesnt even make any sense.    … Expand
  18. motanner
    Jul 13, 2023
    7
    Really good game!

    The story is amazing and most of the characters are very interesting. The new story arc with Zero is super annoying, though. They killed off pretty much all interesting antagonists and the new characters, including Zero, are really bad in comparison.
  19. ersonic
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    De los peores MMO que he probado en mi vida
    Durante las primeras 40 horas te dan unas 800 misiones de las cuales 790 son coger un objeto del suelo, al intentar cogerlo aparece un bicho de la nada lo matas y caminas como 20 minutos a la siguiente misión. Así durante 40 horas con una historia mala a rabiar. 0/10
  20. pakle
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    What can I say? The music, the message, the Battle system, the colors (finally better and meaningful). I can't imagine a game so good that the only bad side is that you need to play a lot, from Realm Reborn until Endwalker, to understand the message and meaning, while enjoying an awesome game.
    It's an experience that I suggest to everyone.
  21. sevens_stinger
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Endwalker is a classic work of MMO games.
    This expansion will bring a lot of fun and excitement to those who have been playing much longer.
    However, the SHB might be feel more amazing for someone with shorter time players.
    I think an interesting thing of FFXIV that the rating of the expansions changes depending on the length of playing period.    … Expand
  22. Gazeru
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    Overall, a really good game that brings a lot of joy.
    However, since I'm personally most interested in the story, I would like to express a few things about it. Although the story in Endwalker has become really good, in my opinion, some characters were somewhat neglected. Of course, with so many important characters, it's impossible to give them all equal attention, but it's particularly    Overall, a really good game that brings a lot of joy.
    However, since I'm personally most interested in the story, I would like to express a few things about it. Although the story in Endwalker has become really good, in my opinion, some characters were somewhat neglected. Of course, with so many important characters, it's impossible to give them all equal attention, but it's particularly evident with a certain friend and foe of the Warrior of Light. This character is just too central to overlook how Enix handled him.
    So much potential was wasted with him, and it's truly sad. There are dozens of unanswered questions, no insights into the character's development, or, as I have seen others mention, blatantly obvious questions like why he and his father are unnaturally tall. Fandaniel also hinted at things that suggest Emet might have experimented on him. Among other things, our prince repeatedly mentions the final days in his dreams, unlike others. There are just so many unresolved aspects about this character, and ultimately, it's disappointing that he was written out without much further exploration.
    I really don't understand why he didn't take Zero's place in the wol's group later on in the story to learn new things. It would have been a hundred times more interesting than what we have now.

    But well, that's actually my biggest criticism. I could add smaller things about certain other characters, but I suppose it would make this review too long.
    As I said, overall, Endwalker was still very good.    … Expand
  23. AZYMO100
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
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  24. DeWyntr
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    An emotional end to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga, Endwalker marks the conclusion to a story ten years and more in the making. It wastes little time invoking the sentiment and meaning behind that within the story, the emotional beats all are hit, with the weight of time and it's passage behind every moment. The story of Endwalker itself is impressive for an MMO this old, one that I haveAn emotional end to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga, Endwalker marks the conclusion to a story ten years and more in the making. It wastes little time invoking the sentiment and meaning behind that within the story, the emotional beats all are hit, with the weight of time and it's passage behind every moment. The story of Endwalker itself is impressive for an MMO this old, one that I have loved since it's very beginnings despite the flaws I should add, but something about Endwalker just isn't right.

    While there is no doubt love, and quality in that affection when it came to development, it is plain to see that resources for the MMO are starting to thin. There is a lot of cut corners in Endwalker compared to most other expansions within the XIV, lacking features, entirely missing content, swathes of underdeveloped but highly teased landmasses and not to mention a somewhat lacking finale to a particular antagonist's story.

    I can't find myself blaming the game however, I think no amount of good writing would match the buildup of a decade's worth of storytelling, and now we're at the end of this particular thread I can't help but nitpick at the lesser details. All that was missed for features that weren't requested, all that is still left a mess despite so much time passing with which to fix it. I look toward the next expansion now, hoping that 7.0 will fix the glaring, aging issues that still permeat XIV. Endwalker was not the best of it's expansions, but it was a good one.    … Expand
  25. Usnop
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Freaking love this game.
    Lovely lore with many awesome characters (I think the only ones I don't really like are Papalymo, Fordola and the new character Zero, which is rather annoying to be honest, I hope she won't stay that relevant).
    Lovely player housing.
    Lovely community.
  26. Kmala
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    A really awesome game.

    Story: 8/10 - It is very good, but as mentioned by some other people there are story parts and some characters, that should have received more development or shouldn't even died in the first place. Player Housing: 8/10 - It's really fun and you have a lot of options, however it's hard to get a house and the limit for items in a house is kinda pointless in my    A really awesome game.

    Story: 8/10 - It is very good, but as mentioned by some other people there are story parts and some characters, that should have received more development or shouldn't even died in the first place.

    Player Housing: 8/10 - It's really fun and you have a lot of options, however it's hard to get a house and the limit for items in a house is kinda pointless in my opinion.

    Graphic: 6/10 - Not very appealing in my opinion. Especially animal and beast tribe npcs look rather awful. Enviroment could be better, too. And there are invisible walls.

    Customization options: 8/10 - A lot to choose from, but there should be more, especially for faces.

    Music: 7/10 - It's fine. Some themes are better than others.

    Community: 8/10 - Really nice player community.

    Content: 9/10 - A lot to do in this game.

    Devs: 9/10

    Overall it is getting a nine, because overall I really love this game, even though it has some flaws. :)    … Expand
  27. Blaze8
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    Un jeu fantastique. L'histoire est très captivante et émouvante, et c'est certainement la meilleure histoire parmi tous les MMO actuellement existants. Rien que pour cela, il vaut la peine de jouer à ce jeu. Il commence un peu lentement, mais il devient de plus en plus intéressant. Maintenant, après l'histoire principale d'Endwalker, cela devient un peu plus ennuyeux avec la nouvelleUn jeu fantastique. L'histoire est très captivante et émouvante, et c'est certainement la meilleure histoire parmi tous les MMO actuellement existants. Rien que pour cela, il vaut la peine de jouer à ce jeu. Il commence un peu lentement, mais il devient de plus en plus intéressant. Maintenant, après l'histoire principale d'Endwalker, cela devient un peu plus ennuyeux avec la nouvelle histoire centrée sur Zero, et je ne m'attache pas vraiment à ce nouveau personnage. Ils auraient vraiment dû garder Zenos, comme d'autres l'ont déjà mentionné, mais on verra comment cela évolue.… Expand
  28. Zunki
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    Endwalker was absolutely fantastic. The story is breathtaking. Honestly, I've never seen such an amazing story in any other game. Of course, there are some things where I would have liked more or seen them differently, but all in all, it's really great.
    It's funny how many people here are writing that they would like to see Zenos, among other characters, in the next expansion. I always    Endwalker was absolutely fantastic. The story is breathtaking. Honestly, I've never seen such an amazing story in any other game. Of course, there are some things where I would have liked more or seen them differently, but all in all, it's really great.
    It's funny how many people here are writing that they would like to see Zenos, among other characters, in the next expansion. I always thought I was the only one. xD But yeah, it would be really cool if there's more of him. As others have already mentioned, it would be a waste of potential to just leave him out. So yeah, hopefully, there will be more about him in the future, just like I would like to see the return of other characters.    … Expand
  29. CRimacDCE4
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best MMORPG's you can play, ever. Absolute must-play if you like Final Fantasy, as you could very easily go through 90% of the game solo even, not playing with a single other human player. Game serves the story to a T, and director Yoshi P has proven to Square Enix that this game needs not to have huge pushes for monetization in order for them to make millions. A rare instanceOne of the best MMORPG's you can play, ever. Absolute must-play if you like Final Fantasy, as you could very easily go through 90% of the game solo even, not playing with a single other human player. Game serves the story to a T, and director Yoshi P has proven to Square Enix that this game needs not to have huge pushes for monetization in order for them to make millions. A rare instance in modern, AAA game design, and a director that actually cares about making a truly good game. It speaks for itself to make the continual dollars, unlike any gacha game and 90% of other MMORPG's available right now, as much as people would try and cope with the idea of this not being the reality, and that means a lot. This current expansion has proven to be the best thus far, and if you played this game some years ago, give this a go NOW.… Expand
  30. Zonkx
    May 31, 2023
    9
    By far the best MMO I have ever played. Respect to the people who wrote the story. It touched me deeply many times.
    The only downside I find with Endwalker is that Zenos seemingly disappears at the end. This character still holds so many unanswered questions, and they barely touched on anything. Why did he keep seeing the final days in his dreams? How could he become as strong as the    By far the best MMO I have ever played. Respect to the people who wrote the story. It touched me deeply many times.
    The only downside I find with Endwalker is that Zenos seemingly disappears at the end. This character still holds so many unanswered questions, and they barely touched on anything. Why did he keep seeing the final days in his dreams? How could he become as strong as the Warrior of Light, even though he seemingly doesn't possess as many soul fragments? Why is his body unnaturally large? Did Emet possibly conduct some experiments on him? It wouldn't be the first time he experimented on a baby; just look at what Emet did in Shadowbringers. But, as I said, they give us next to nothing, and then it's over. Apart from that, Zenos would complement the team really well if he had a redemption arc. I can imagine many funny and interesting moments, but yeah, nothing happened, and I found that very disappointing.

    In general, what bothers me in the game is that you have to kill enemies so often. It wasn't any different with Emet and Elidibus, and now they're all gone. I don't like the approach, even though the story is otherwise very well-written.

    On the other hand, the new stuff with Zero is rather mediocre. Zero is just a walking cliché, and honestly, it annoys me every time she's around. Hopefully, she will take a backseat in the next expansion. I would prefer to see old characters taking the spotlight again.    … Expand
  31. RyanOo
    May 29, 2023
    9
    I love this game! The story, player housing, the many possibilities regarding armors, it's just fun to play Final Fantasy 14. As many others have already written, the story in this game is simply the best for me as well. I haven't experienced anything like it in any other game. Despite the events of Endwalker, I really hope with all my heart that we will see characters like Emet, Zenos,I love this game! The story, player housing, the many possibilities regarding armors, it's just fun to play Final Fantasy 14. As many others have already written, the story in this game is simply the best for me as well. I haven't experienced anything like it in any other game. Despite the events of Endwalker, I really hope with all my heart that we will see characters like Emet, Zenos, Hermes, and Hythladeus again soon. It just wouldn't be the same without them, and honestly, I have to agree with the people before me in the comments. Characters like Zero now are not really a good replacement.

    Regarding player housing, I hope in the future they will make it easier for us to place things, especially when it comes to putting things on a gallery and such, etc. Unfortunately, that can't be done without some tricks, and it can take forever to get it right. It's also a bit annoying to even get a house with the high demand. That should definitely be addressed as well.

    Honestly, I find the new islands a bit boring so far. I understand that they don't want to completely shift player housing to the islands, but currently, it's quite limited on one's own island, especially in terms of things to do.

    I also wish they would improve the customization options for characters. Especially when it comes to faces and adjustable body size or those annoyingly long necks on the Elezen, which ruin the whole race for me.

    Overall, though, this is my absolute favorite MMORPG.    … Expand
  32. lamisho
    May 27, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the worst games ever released by square enix

    - ps2 level graphics (no offense to the ps2) with a dreary depressing color palette on the zones AND on armor. I expect a modern game to have fresh new quest armor that pops with color and fills you with excitement when you get it, but what you actually get is old re-used dull depressing armor that also has low res textures. MGS3 has more color than this awful expansion.

    - In terms of story everything before the zodiark fight is filler and everything after is also filler. The garlemald storyline feels like it was written by an edgy teenager. Even their patch announcement videos need to be 6 hours long and padded out for some reason.
    Oh and remember the overdramatic sendoff when you left the first implying that you wont go back there again? nah you just casually strut back there again like whatever.

    - If you just want to do the dungeons, y'know like just PLAY the GAME you have to waste 3+ hours of pure cutscene skipping just to get to the next dungeon. that would be doable if the game didn't look so dull and depressing.

    - this expansion has a mobile game marketing style where they excessively overhype the game and they aggressively try to sell you the game, which is a massive red flag.    … Expand
  33. Unpslo
    May 23, 2023
    8
    I think giving this expansion eight out of ten points is quite appropriate. I agree with the people before me that the story in Endwalker was really well done.
    However, the quality unfortunately drops rapidly in the epilogue, after the main story where you have your big final battle and then return home. I see it very similarly to others here. The newly introduced characters are quite    I think giving this expansion eight out of ten points is quite appropriate. I agree with the people before me that the story in Endwalker was really well done.
    However, the quality unfortunately drops rapidly in the epilogue, after the main story where you have your big final battle and then return home. I see it very similarly to others here. The newly introduced characters are quite boring and very cliché. It's like having a moody teenager girl constantly complaining about being a victim and trying too hard to be edgy, that is now following you everywhere. Somehow, it lacks the spice after the main story. Even this whole "peace, joy, and happiness" between former enemies... it's just a bit too much for the past few months. I really miss the main story and the characters that were still present in it like Emet, Hermes, Zenos, Hythladeus... even Fandaniel was more entertaining than the new characters.

    But let's see what the next expansion brings. I think I'll take a break until then. I tried the new patch today, but unfortunately, it has the same problem as the previous ones. It's just not my cup of tea.

    But as I said, overall, it's a really great game with a lot of fun stuff to do.    … Expand
  34. Nabers
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy 14 is the best mmo I have ever played.

    It has a unique and great story with fantastic characters like Nero, Gaius, Aymeric, Haurchefant, Emet, Hermes, Zenos, Graha Tia, Venat, Estinien, Y'Sthola, Alphinaud, Thancred, and so many more. While I, like some others here, would like to see more about individual characters, overall it's really incredible how much character    Final Fantasy 14 is the best mmo I have ever played.

    It has a unique and great story with fantastic characters like Nero, Gaius, Aymeric, Haurchefant, Emet, Hermes, Zenos, Graha Tia, Venat, Estinien, Y'Sthola, Alphinaud, Thancred, and so many more. While I, like some others here, would like to see more about individual characters, overall it's really incredible how much character development they show us and how much we empathize with the NPCs.
    I haven't experienced anything like this in any other game. So really hats off.

    Player housing is just so much fun once you get a house. It could be a little easier to get a house, and players should really be allowed to place more objects in the houses. While there is already a lot, it could still be improved.

    I'm not really a fan of the graphics, though. While there are beautiful places, the world seems a bit too artificial to me.

    Customization options are pretty good, but there's always room for improvement.

    I don't find the playable races particularly exciting. I would like to see more diversity there.

    The epilogue has been rather boring so far, with uninteresting new characters. For some, it may not be bad and may serve as a relaxing break after the action-packed expansion Endwalker, though.

    Raids, etc. are also available, but I won't comment on them as they are more incidental to me.

    I can really recommend this game to anyone who wants to experience a really good story and have fun with things like player housing and the like.    … Expand
  35. Geckolo
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    Now that I've finally completed this game, I'm really happy to see so many positive comments here and I'd like to leave my own review.

    The most important aspect is, of course, the amazing story. I haven't seen such a fantastic story in any other mmorpg. Personally, I thought Heavensward and Endwalker were the best, but all the other expansions have very interesting elements as well.    Now that I've finally completed this game, I'm really happy to see so many positive comments here and I'd like to leave my own review.

    The most important aspect is, of course, the amazing story. I haven't seen such a fantastic story in any other mmorpg. Personally, I thought Heavensward and Endwalker were the best, but all the other expansions have very interesting elements as well.

    Like others, I'm a little sad that Zenos doesn't seem to have the opportunity to join the Scions despite his interesting development at the end of Endwalker. It could have led to a really interesting group dynamic, where they finally teach him how to behave more socially, and his body height would have led to some funny situations.
    Unfortunately, it seems like they've thrown that possibility out the window. It was really epic towards the end, but there should have been more with him afterwards.

    Especially since new characters like Zero can't really measure up and are too clichéd for my taste. I agree with my fellow reviewers on this point.

    Player housing is really cool, but I also agree with others who say that you can only place too few items in your house, and it can be pretty difficult to even get a house in the first place.

    The islands would be a nice method to allow player housing for all players, but they're still far from that. Basically, you can only move the same handful of buildings to different places, which is pretty boring. Since animals in this game don't look that good, it's not really fun to catch them either.

    Overall, though, I fell in love with this game thanks to the story, and I hope that it will get really good again soon after a rather weak epilogue to Endwalker, and hopefully some characters will return who unfortunately were written out of the story.    … Expand
  36. Liviaaa
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 14 is by far the best MMORPG I have ever played.
    The story is simply fabulous and there have been numerous moments that have moved me to tears. While the story admittedly started a bit slow in ARR, it began to get really exciting towards the end with the fight against the Garleans and the Crystal Tower. Also, when the player character is accused of murder and has to flee,    Final Fantasy 14 is by far the best MMORPG I have ever played.
    The story is simply fabulous and there have been numerous moments that have moved me to tears. While the story admittedly started a bit slow in ARR, it began to get really exciting towards the end with the fight against the Garleans and the Crystal Tower. Also, when the player character is accused of murder and has to flee, only to be taken in by our gracious friend Haurchefant and thereafter deal with the problems in Ishgard.
    The story just has so many fantastic moments and characters; Graha Tia, Haurchefant, Aymeric, Nero, Emet, Hermes, Cid, Zenos, Alphinaud, Estinien, Jullus, the list goes on. Even up to Endwalker, the story keeps getting better, even though it's already heart-wrenching in Heavensward.

    Sure, there are moments that I would have liked to be better. I've seen some criticize that Zenos should have more development and especially a continuation after Endwalker, and in that regard, I completely agree. But overall, this game has done a really excellent job so far. Especially compared to other MMORPGs, FF14 is simply unbeatable. With newer characters like Zero, I can't really do much yet, but I'm sure that things will be looking up in the next expansion, and I'm very curious to see where the journey will take us.

    In terms of story, definitely a 10 out of 10, and that's what's most important to me.

    Other areas, on the other hand, could use improvement. This includes graphics when it comes to nature, etc. There are indeed many modern customization options for characters, which also puts them ahead of other games, but even here, as others have criticized, there is room for improvement, especially when it comes to faces. Player housing is great and diverse but needs more spots and a better system for obtaining a house.    … Expand
  37. Imopsie
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Endwalker has a heart-wrenching story with many great moments. The friends you make on your long journey become even more dear to you, and even former enemies are now loved through a kind of time travel. Zenos finally got to be in the spotlight a bit more and gives very philosophical speeches. Unfortunately, they only scratched the surface with Zenos, and it's a bit disappointing that theyEndwalker has a heart-wrenching story with many great moments. The friends you make on your long journey become even more dear to you, and even former enemies are now loved through a kind of time travel. Zenos finally got to be in the spotlight a bit more and gives very philosophical speeches. Unfortunately, they only scratched the surface with Zenos, and it's a bit disappointing that they didn't explore him more. I really hope they'll delve more into his character in the next expansion... he has so much potential.
    However, the subsequent patches have been relatively boring, so I hope the next expansion won't be too long in coming.    … Expand
  38. candidKlutz
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    To me, this is THE best story in ffxiv. Heavensward was my favorite up until this point, but Endwalker takes the cake by a mile. I teared up quite a few times throughout the MSQ. It's such a nice send off to the story this far.
  39. Zinr
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Endwalker is an epic conclusion to our journey. From the emotional story to the deep characters this expansion is simply amazing.

    The emotional story of Endwalker takes players on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. From heart-wrenching moments to triumphant victories, the story is a testament to the power of storytelling in video games. The characters, both new and old, are engaging and    Endwalker is an epic conclusion to our journey. From the emotional story to the deep characters this expansion is simply amazing.

    The emotional story of Endwalker takes players on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. From heart-wrenching moments to triumphant victories, the story is a testament to the power of storytelling in video games. The characters, both new and old, are engaging and memorable, making the journey all the more impactful.

    However, one criticism that many have mentioned is that the character Zenos could have used more development. While every meeting with him was interesting and the final battle was epic, the lack of development left the ending feeling a bit disappointing. It's a shame that such an intriguing character didn't get the attention he deserved.

    Additionally, the patches and with that the new characters after the main story felt rather boring so far, letting me feel a bit underwhelmed.

    Despite some minor flaws, the emotional story and engaging characters make for an unforgettable experience. Here's hoping the next expansion brings even more excitement and intrigue and hopefully more of some beloved characters of the past.    … Expand
  40. Roka
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    One of the highlights of Endwalker (at least for me) is the opportunity to learn more about Emet-Selch. He's a character that we've grown to love over the years, and it's fantastic to finally get some more insight into his past. You'll be left feeling both heartbroken and awed by his story.

    This time around, Zenos is on a journey of self-discovery, and we get to see a different side of    One of the highlights of Endwalker (at least for me) is the opportunity to learn more about Emet-Selch. He's a character that we've grown to love over the years, and it's fantastic to finally get some more insight into his past. You'll be left feeling both heartbroken and awed by his story.

    This time around, Zenos is on a journey of self-discovery, and we get to see a different side of him at the very end of Endwalker. He's slowly becoming more aware of his emotions and realizing that there might be more to life than just power and conquest. it seems like Zenos' story arc has come to an end though, even though there are so many unanswered questions about him. I was hoping to see more development from him in a positive direction, and it's disappointing to think that his story might be over...

    However, despite that, Endwalker is still an incredible expansion, with breathtaking moments.

    Overall, Final Fantasy's Endwalker expansion is a journey you won't want to miss.    … Expand
  41. Regina781
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    Endwalker is an absolute delight! From the fantastic story to the great characters, this game is a true masterpiece.

    The story is nothing short of epic. The action is intense, and the emotional payoff is incredible. And let's not forget about the characters. Emet-Selch is a standout, with his compelling backstory and charismatic personality. His interactions with the warrior of light    Endwalker is an absolute delight! From the fantastic story to the great characters, this game is a true masterpiece.

    The story is nothing short of epic. The action is intense, and the emotional payoff is incredible. And let's not forget about the characters. Emet-Selch is a standout, with his compelling backstory and charismatic personality. His interactions with the warrior of light are some of the most memorable moments in the game.

    Now, I do have to mention that it's a bit sad to see Zenos' story come to an end so soon as I saw other fans complain, too. Just when we thought he might finally have a chance at redemption and maybe even become a companion someday to the warrior of light like the scions, at least he was one step closer to that, they just take him out of the story. It's okay to take characters out of a storyline, but in Zenos' case, it just felt unsatisfying. There was still so much to learn about that character, and it felt like his story was just beginning at the end of Endwalker.

    But even with that disappointment, Endwalker is still a fantastic expansion that any fan of Final Fantasy 14 should not miss. With its charming characters, witty humor, and incredible story, it's a journey that you won't forget. 8/10    … Expand
  42. Relonka
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    The story of Endwalker is one of the most beautifully written and emotionally impactful stories in any video game to date. The characters are well-developed, and their arcs are engaging and heart-wrenching.
    The stakes are high, and the narrative is both thrilling and deeply moving. The expansion offers a satisfying conclusion to the overarching story of Final Fantasy 14 while also setting    The story of Endwalker is one of the most beautifully written and emotionally impactful stories in any video game to date. The characters are well-developed, and their arcs are engaging and heart-wrenching.
    The stakes are high, and the narrative is both thrilling and deeply moving. The expansion offers a satisfying conclusion to the overarching story of Final Fantasy 14 while also setting up intriguing possibilities for the future.

    The player housing feature is also a lot of fun, as it allows players to create and decorate their own homes to their liking. However, it's worth noting that obtaining a house can be quite challenging, and it would be great if it were made more accessible to players.

    One minor disappointment in the story is the short-lived arc of Zenos. Just when things were starting to get interesting, it seems like he was removed from the story. It would have been great to see more of that character and his potential redemption arc.
    Hopefully, he'll return in the future to answer the many unanswered questions about his character.

    The island sanctuaries are a nice idea, but the animal NPCs could have been better designed, so collecting them isn't really fun for me. Also, the house collection on the island could have been more diverse.

    Despite these minor issues, Endwalker is a fantastic expansion that offers hours of engaging gameplay and a compelling story that will stay with you long after you've finished it.    … Expand
  43. Comirso
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    I must say that the player housing system in Final Fantasy 14 is truly fantastic.
    The ability to own a home in the game and customize it to your liking is a great feature that adds a new level of immersion to the game. However, the process of obtaining a house can be quite difficult and limiting the number of placeable items can be frustrating. That being said, the overall housing system    I must say that the player housing system in Final Fantasy 14 is truly fantastic.
    The ability to own a home in the game and customize it to your liking is a great feature that adds a new level of immersion to the game. However, the process of obtaining a house can be quite difficult and limiting the number of placeable items can be frustrating. That being said, the overall housing system is well-designed and offers players a great way to express their creativity in the game.

    The storytelling in Final Fantasy 14 is also top-notch.
    The game's plot is complex and compelling, with a diverse cast of characters that are well-developed and memorable. The depth of the lore and the intricacies of the world-building are truly impressive.
    While the story arc of Zenos could have been longer, I still found it to be a satisfying conclusion to his character. Overall, the storytelling in Final Fantasy 14 is one of the game's strongest aspects, and it's what keeps me invested in the game.

    Another great aspect of Final Fantasy 14 is the community. The players in the game are generally friendly and helpful, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie among the player base. This makes the game much more enjoyable and creates a sense of community that is rare in other MMOs.

    The gear system in Final Fantasy 14 is also modern and well-designed. The gear progression feels rewarding, and there are plenty of options for players to customize their characters to their liking. It's great that the game is always updating with new gear sets and adding new ways to obtain them.

    While the graphics of Final Fantasy 14 are generally good, I do think that there are areas where improvement is needed. The animal and nature graphics could be more detailed and realistic, and the island sanctuary could use some improvement to make it more engaging.

    In conclusion, Final Fantasy 14 is a very good game due to its fantastic player housing system, deep storytelling, strong community, modern gear system, and overall immersive gameplay experience. While there are some areas where improvement is needed, the game's strengths far outweigh any shortcomings.    … Expand
  44. Mikyt0
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    The only MMORPG with a great story and a passionate dev team that cares about player feedback and improving the game.
  45. Zirloa
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I love this game. There are so many awesome characters in this game. Like Emet, Haurchefant, G'raha Tia, Zenos, Hermes, Nero, Cid, the list goes on. I hope the story will continue to be as amazing as it is now.
  46. Godhard
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Simply the best MMORPG in history so far, a pride for the FF saga.]

    Story, senarios, character building (NPCS), content addition and much more all deserve 10/10.
  47. SDUnisd
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Best mmorpg I've ever played.
    Yeah, there are things, that could be better, like I don't really like the graphic for the enviroment and animals, the housing "lottery" should get an overhaul, so that everyone can get a house and they could start adding some creative races, that are playable. Apart from humans with diferent ears there isn't really much to choose from.
    Story in this game    Best mmorpg I've ever played.
    Yeah, there are things, that could be better, like I don't really like the graphic for the enviroment and animals, the housing "lottery" should get an overhaul, so that everyone can get a house and they could start adding some creative races, that are playable. Apart from humans with diferent ears there isn't really much to choose from.
    Story in this game though is overall amazing. Starts a bit slow, but gets better and better later on.    … Expand
  48. Sandyo7
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    I love this game!
    Coming from a very outdated and toxic game like world of warcraft, final fantasy is really a breath of fresh air.
    I love most of the story, player housing, the fact that this game actually gives you real gear, which is not just printed over you avatar's body, I love the fact, that we can even dye our gear, I really enjoy the gold saucer mini games, the feature that we    I love this game!
    Coming from a very outdated and toxic game like world of warcraft, final fantasy is really a breath of fresh air.
    I love most of the story, player housing, the fact that this game actually gives you real gear, which is not just printed over you avatar's body, I love the fact, that we can even dye our gear, I really enjoy the gold saucer mini games, the feature that we can play songs as a bard and I love the fact, that there is no racial segregation system in this game. Playing ff14 made me realise just how bad world of warcraft overall is.

    Not everything is perfect though.

    Player housing:
    The amount of items for apartments and houses are too few.
    The requirement of staying subbed to keep a house is really bad.

    Graphics:
    While customizations are very, very good in comparison to wow, there could still be more variety, especially regarding face options.
    Creatures in this world, and I am sorry to say that, look really ugly. I wish they would give animal npcs an overall overhaul. Ecept for Chocobos, who look gorgeous.
    Invisible walls feel really weird for me.

    Islands:
    Those little marionettes kinda creep me out. I really wish we could remove them and put our own npcs on the island.    … Expand
  49. ZDnsids
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    What an amazing game. No wonder people say it's the king of mmos. There's not a single other mmorpg that comes even close to how amazing this game is.

    Best part of it is of course the beautiful story. Though I must say that the finale with Zenos was a bit of a let down for me personally. If the devs decide to bring him back I would be so happy, because right after finishing Endwalker I    What an amazing game. No wonder people say it's the king of mmos. There's not a single other mmorpg that comes even close to how amazing this game is.

    Best part of it is of course the beautiful story.
    Though I must say that the finale with Zenos was a bit of a let down for me personally. If the devs decide to bring him back I would be so happy, because right after finishing Endwalker I was really sad that it looks like they just finished his story there.
    There would have been so much potential for him as a future unofficial ally of the Scions. All the funny and awkward moments we could see with him, trying to become more social.
    Not to mention that we didn't really learn all too much about his character over the last couple of years. So it really feels as if we would miss out on a lot, if there doesn't come any more content with him. :(

    Another small criticism would be housing. I would love to own a house. However I don't want to stay subbed to this game non-stop. Even though I like ff, I certainly want to take breaks every now and then. So that is really something that bothers me about the otherwise really nice player housing feature in this game.
    In case anyone of Square Enix' team reads this, please consider expanding your housing system, so that there would be no need for a constant sub.    … Expand
  50. NN010
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Endwalker is an outstanding finale to the Hydaelyn/Zodiark saga that began in A Realm Reborn that has some of the most creative gameplay segments of this entire game, a story that not only lives up to the bar set by Shadowbringers, but actually surpasses it with an even more emotional, heartwarming, & gut-wrenching story about life, its meaning, suffering, despair, & joy, and great pacingEndwalker is an outstanding finale to the Hydaelyn/Zodiark saga that began in A Realm Reborn that has some of the most creative gameplay segments of this entire game, a story that not only lives up to the bar set by Shadowbringers, but actually surpasses it with an even more emotional, heartwarming, & gut-wrenching story about life, its meaning, suffering, despair, & joy, and great pacing for a story that actually was the result of two expansions combined into one. Endwalker has become my new gold standard for how to end a long-running story arc. Believe the hype around this game's story. It is well deserved!… Expand
  51. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fourteenth game in the series. this expansion is breathtaking!
  52. Dom007
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Overall an excellent climax to a 10 year story. Not as consistent or good as shadowbringers in story, pacing or areas but definitely the second best expansion in 14.
  53. Infu
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    After finishing this game from ARR up to Endwalker I happily give it a 8 out of 10. Really, really good game with the best story of all mmos I've ever played and with lots of fun features.

    However it is not a 10/10, but again, an 8 is really good. Here are the few things I wish Square Enix would improve in the future. :) Player houing is amazing! However I don't like that you have    After finishing this game from ARR up to Endwalker I happily give it a 8 out of 10. Really, really good game with the best story of all mmos I've ever played and with lots of fun features.

    However it is not a 10/10, but again, an 8 is really good.

    Here are the few things I wish Square Enix would improve in the future. :)

    Player houing is amazing! However I don't like that you have to be constantly be subbed in order to keep your house. That's not how you should treat your players. Please make houses available for all players, not just a few, so players don't feel forced to keep subbed for each and every month. Also increase the number of items we can put in our apartment and house. Other than that housing in this game is simply amazing.

    Customization options for playable races.
    While the number of customizations is certainly more than in other mmos, which add like 3 hair colors every few years, it still is rather underwhelming. Especially considering face options you have way too little in ff14. The body sliders are nice, but the range between big and small could be bigger. On a personal note, I really which they would give an option to make the Elezen neck shorter. They kinda look like giraffes. Also the tail of Miquote doesn't really look good and rather like pixel mush.

    Graphics need to be more polished and I'm not really a fan of invisible walls either. It kinda breaks the immersion.

    Story:
    Only 2 things.
    First of, Haurchefant's end felt very unnecessary. Yes, it was very emotional, but I can't help but feel that it shouldn't have ended there. I love his "appearances" throughout the story up to Endwalker, but due to the unnessesary end I still wish he would come back somehow, if they are able to write such a story well.

    Second point would be Zenos. Especially with Endwalker I had high hopes for a redemption arc and it is sad to see, that his story went nowhere in the end. I still have a ton of questions about him, his past, his connection to Emet, why he and his father are bigger than everyone else... and many more. I feel like the end, even though it was very epic, was a let down and leaves you kinda hollow.

    But still, this is a very good game and I am looking forward what the future will hold for Final Fantasy.    … Expand
  54. Zsniio
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    Great expansion with many heart warming moments.
    Minus 1 point for the wasted potential with Zenos. There are still so many open questions about him and the potential to walk a better path in the future, but I guess they kinda ruined his future with the end of Endwalker. The dialog with the wol and all was great, but just ending his arc is really disappointing.
  55. Wolveyes
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    This game is the biggest waste of time and treats its players as if they have zero intelligence. The battle system is horrible and boring. Everyone says the game gets better at endgame but that’s after literally hundreds to a thousand hours. Not worth it Final Fantasy is irrelevant in 2023
  56. krims
    Dec 19, 2022
    0
    Extremely bad launch with a rabid fanbase that will swallow anything
    Netcode is subpar by 2010 standards, let alone 2022, lack of antialiasing and just in general the jankiness of this game is abhorrent
  57. StarstrikeXIV
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    After a year of playing I figure I'd toss a coin to my Witcher (YoshiP).

    Simply put a masterwork in story telling. Combat feels better than ever. There's an insane amount of content in this game (everything is Evergreen so even ARR stuff is still relevant). Community is pretty good (not as toxic as some MMOs but...still in the internet so...). Overall, the ShB/EW arc and content    After a year of playing I figure I'd toss a coin to my Witcher (YoshiP).

    Simply put a masterwork in story telling.
    Combat feels better than ever.
    There's an insane amount of content in this game (everything is Evergreen so even ARR stuff is still relevant).
    Community is pretty good (not as toxic as some MMOs but...still in the internet so...).

    Overall, the ShB/EW arc and content are probably my fave vidya experiences of all time.    … Expand
  58. arlatius
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I thought it would be impossible for FFXIV to top Shadowbringers. I was wrong.

    Endwalker was so impactful that as soon as I finished it I booted up my alt and started replaying from the beginning, so I could get the full impact of Endwalker again. Every time I hear Close in the Distance or fight The Endsinger or Zodiark, half of the battle is not crying.
  59. Iksoap
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    Would have been nice to have a different ending. The way it ended the story of Zenos felt a bit pointless. Finally his character started to get interesting and then... gone again. Very disappointing, if he really doesn't show up again in the future.
    Other than that a solid expansion.
  60. Uusmi
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Overall a really great expansion.
    Minus one point, because I was really disappointed that there was no real conclusion for Zenos' story. I don't understand why they brought him back and then did almost nothing with his arc.
    Don't get me wrong, I loved the battle with him and the direction he was heading (redemption) to... but then there was nothing really. I hoped for more to come for    Overall a really great expansion.
    Minus one point, because I was really disappointed that there was no real conclusion for Zenos' story. I don't understand why they brought him back and then did almost nothing with his arc.
    Don't get me wrong, I loved the battle with him and the direction he was heading (redemption) to... but then there was nothing really. I hoped for more to come for him, but if this was really all... meh.

    Apart from that Endwalker was still a really good expansion. 9/10    … Expand
  61. VinDtv
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    This expansion alone would be a solid 8/10. For fans and players that have enjoyed this story from A Realm Reborn, it is easily a 10/10. The story of Final Fantasy XIV has been the best storytelling and one of the most fun experiences I have had the pleasure to play. The game's writing is above some of the most iconic games, TV shows, and Movies. One day I hope to see a well-done TV orThis expansion alone would be a solid 8/10. For fans and players that have enjoyed this story from A Realm Reborn, it is easily a 10/10. The story of Final Fantasy XIV has been the best storytelling and one of the most fun experiences I have had the pleasure to play. The game's writing is above some of the most iconic games, TV shows, and Movies. One day I hope to see a well-done TV or movie series made of it, but I wouldn't count on it doing as much justice as being the Warrior of Light yourself.… Expand
  62. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 16, 2022
    8
    Contrary to legend, the first newspaper reviews of Vertigo were very good. It was the serious magazine reviews in "Time," "Newsweek" and "The New Yorker" that dismissed the movie. (Chicago Tribune)
    Vertigo's mesmerizing title sequence is by Saul Bass--who later did
  63. Serana36
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Final Fantasy XIV is actually the best game I ever played in my whole life. Great sound design, amazing story and voice-acting, the musics are just perfect. The game looks really nice, the graphics are great even low, you can get an awesome gameplay too if you wish to play with everything high. Trust me, you must try it, there is so much love going through that game.
  64. Severa
    Sep 8, 2022
    0
    Flanderized characters, no stakes in the story, toothless end of the world. This used to be one of my favorite game stories, but endwalker ruined it
  65. Jkei
    Aug 12, 2022
    5
    After Shadowbringers, Endwalker is a disappointment.

    Its story suffers from bad pacing, a final villain pulled out of nowhere who then gets no screentime until the very end, and worst of all, and the ending itself can only be described as shallow and forced. As the grand finale to the entire Zodiark/Hydaelyn saga, it's a complete letdown. The level of wasted potential is astounding, and    After Shadowbringers, Endwalker is a disappointment.

    Its story suffers from bad pacing, a final villain pulled out of nowhere who then gets no screentime until the very end, and worst of all, and the ending itself can only be described as shallow and forced. As the grand finale to the entire Zodiark/Hydaelyn saga, it's a complete letdown. The level of wasted potential is astounding, and how this dumpster fire was written by the same minds that delivered Shadowbringers is beyond me.

    The combat changes very little from Shadowbringers, which is both a good and bad thing. Many things that were fine have been left that way, but trends of class identity-removing homogenization and dumbing down continue as well. On top of that, there's really no innovation to speak of on a systemic level, unlike with previous expansions. The gameplay is still fun, by and large, just nothing new. The various new areas (overworld and instanced battle content) look great and are all-around well designed.

    Were it not for the complete disappointment of the story, this review would be a solid 8. But the story in XIV is important, and this was supposed to be its finest moment.    … Expand
  66. vahn
    Aug 8, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, after a long-ass time, we finally get the ending to this main arc of a story, a story that many seem to consider the staple of jrpg and one of the best stories ever written, on par with the classics. Or so they say.

    Now I won't really go much into details for obvious reasons, but all I can say about the game itself is that "if you played all the previous expansions, you played this one as well", which is the following

    - You level up
    - You do the daily
    - Gather 450 weekly tomestomes that everyone loves to be gatekept on
    - Do it again next week until your gear becomes obsolete.

    Sounds fun? Well, apparently it is considering it's been like this since Heavensward but people seem to not notice that the game has been doing the same thing since then. I literally could say a lot of things that they recycled and I would still be denied. What a great community!
    Although in their defense they did try some new things, like POTD 1 and 2 (called Heaven on High) or Eureka 1 and 2 (called Bosia...bozhia....bozja? Eureka 2). And guess what? THEY ALL FREAKING SUCKED!

    Anyway, I would love to rant more about the game itself but honestly, I'd love to talk about the story, mainly because it's always considered the biggest quality and apparently it's considered so good that it's creating an example. And frankly, I don't get why considering it's once again one of the most average stories ever created, and after playing the main story I'm also kind of unsure why, especially when the final boss of the game is literally an enemy you meet for a tenth of the game's running time vs another famous enemy that's been teased for A DECADE.

    But really, I just don't understand what's so good about it: it's the generic power fantasy where you beat the bad guys, with a roster of characters that you either care or don't, and get through the end. I don't see the greatness when other jrpgs been doing this before and much better. If people like it I guess good, but a staple of jrpg stories? I mean yeah, some scenes were impressive, but considering that the cutscenes are made cheaply it's hard to get invested. Some cutscenes were good but good isn't enough for a game that's considered "The best story was ever written" or something. I enjoyed it but once I finished it I completely forgot about it, it's that generic.

    Bottom line, it's an OKAY story, but it's the same exact expansion as the previous one when it comes to gameplay, and as of this review 6.2 is coming this late august which I already know what's gonna bring, which is more gear that will make your old gear obsolete, one single dungeon that'll become repetitive after the first time, and other minor additions that might get forgotten soon. Although maybe we might get harder dungeons so that's a positive but I'm holding my hype.

    It's an okay ending at least, but definitely not one of the best stories ever. Just no.    … Expand
  67. RedRubber
    Aug 2, 2022
    2
    Disappointing and inaccessible to new players. Especially those who want to play with their friends who are already established. The most important of a multiplayer game like this is the ability the explore the world and play with other players. You will be very limited for a long time in this game. To get unlimited access to do that requires first completing a mandatory main story questDisappointing and inaccessible to new players. Especially those who want to play with their friends who are already established. The most important of a multiplayer game like this is the ability the explore the world and play with other players. You will be very limited for a long time in this game. To get unlimited access to do that requires first completing a mandatory main story quest that includes nearly 1,000 individual quests. Not recommended. This is the pits.… Expand
  68. McRonald
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Coming to this expansion from finishing Shadowbringers one can scarcely imagine the story getting better, but somehow it gets done. The way the different story arcs come together and conclude in such a manner that respects the character development and plot build up all the way up to this point makes this feel like it was written by a genius. The whole adventure is further enhanced by theComing to this expansion from finishing Shadowbringers one can scarcely imagine the story getting better, but somehow it gets done. The way the different story arcs come together and conclude in such a manner that respects the character development and plot build up all the way up to this point makes this feel like it was written by a genius. The whole adventure is further enhanced by the great visuals and voice acting plus the music is great and often very appropriately helps create the emotional experience.… Expand
  69. Okasa
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    A truly magnificent game!
    I really love the story and there are so many great characters in this game.
    I really hope though that we will see more of Zenos in the future. There still could be so much to discover about him. If Square Enix ends his story here, some players might think of him as a bit one-dimensional, so I truly hope they will continue using this characer. Maybe he could    A truly magnificent game!
    I really love the story and there are so many great characters in this game.
    I really hope though that we will see more of Zenos in the future. There still could be so much to discover about him.
    If Square Enix ends his story here, some players might think of him as a bit one-dimensional, so I truly hope they will continue using this characer.
    Maybe he could even get his own redemption arc.
    After all, he just needs to learn how to feel. He probably never made that many positive experiences in his life, so he focused on this one positive feeling he had during the fight with the wol.
    There is just so much potential left for Zenos. So I really hope to see more of him.    … Expand
  70. Slempi
    Jun 27, 2022
    0
    Lame gameplay and derivative. World of warcraft with final fantasy mythos. Waste as an entry in the mainly series.
  71. Darcelle
    Jun 26, 2022
    5
    I adored ShB. EW did not feel like the spiritual successor to it, in fact, if I didn't know better I would've thought it was a different MSQ writer due not only to inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright retcons, but undermining the elements I loved about the ShB story.

    I came away from EW feeling like I'm not ethically on the same page as the writers. The narrative thematically    I adored ShB. EW did not feel like the spiritual successor to it, in fact, if I didn't know better I would've thought it was a different MSQ writer due not only to inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright retcons, but undermining the elements I loved about the ShB story.

    I came away from EW feeling like I'm not ethically on the same page as the writers. The narrative thematically was like an interactive self help book full of 'how to deal with despair' platitudes. Overall, if I had to sum up EW it'd be r/im14andthisisdeep: the expansion. It makes the brilliance of ShB appear to be a fluke.    … Expand
  72. DvalinDK
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Overall, this is a complete Expansion. Bringing new stories, features, and even new PvP modes. Overall it's a great expansion, but I don't want to spoil anything. As a person who doesn't enjoy much Lore/Story, then this expansion still feels excellent!
  73. Tsyuko
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    10/10
    The best all around MMO out there right now. Graphics and PvP could be improved but crystaline conflict PvP mode is step in the right direction.
  74. Doingyman1
    May 21, 2022
    10
    An expansion that manages to finish a decade-long story arc in one of the most inspiring, beautiful and exciting ways possible. There were big shoes to fill following the Shadowbringers expansion, and Endwalker does just that and more. FF14 shows that the bar has been raised substantially for the MMO genre, and story-telling in general, creating a world that's hard not to come back to.
  75. Rhyneth
    May 17, 2022
    10
    Great story, patch 6.1 is perhaps the best post-launch content drop the game has received since it first started as A Realm Reborn.
  76. iguesimvoting
    May 15, 2022
    0
    If it wasn't infested by bots that hinder progression at level 70 zones I'm sure I could enjoy this a lot more. Developers refuse to fix bot problems in Eureka zones.
  77. sentimentalBOI
    May 10, 2022
    0
    Square Enix has constantly engaged in anti-consumer policies for a while in this game. Their anti 3rd party program policy has become worse and worse while they get much greedier ever before selling tons of in-game items in the cash shop. It's not recommended to play the game right now.
  78. Wweald
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing expansion, definitely lived up to the hype. Imo it has the best regions of any expansion. The dungeons and trials are amazing as well equal or better to the other expansions for me. The story is very very good but I still prefer Shadowbringers story slightly. The music was amazing as well about equal to SHBs amazing music.
  79. 38sabretooth
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a gripping tale. Unbreakable bonds and noble sacrifice, sprinkled with moments of levity to counterbalance the pathos. It’s got it all.… Expand
  80. marelooke
    Apr 12, 2022
    6
    Writing etc is top notch, however expansion starts off really slow and there's some really weird "downtime" moments. ShB felt a lot more even storytelling-wise.

    However, much more concerning is the continued "streamlining" of jobs (classes), where jobidentity is quickly being eroded by removing anything that requires even a modicum of skill, while maintaining arbitrary button bloat elsewhere.
  81. Alexcei47
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Incredible jrpg first, addicting mmo second.
    Endwalker ends the saga like noone can in current media.
    Mmo part isnt grindy at all, you just play the way you want to, and it is very refreshing to come back every one's in a while and find new things to do)
    Recomended for every story enjoyer and mmo veteran
  82. GrizzleCritic
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    A somewhat flawed, but compelling conclusion to the stories FF XIV has been telling over the last decade.
  83. Tuskone
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I was very skeptical if they can finish the story on a high note, since lately every entertainment product messes up the ending retroactively ruining the whole experience. Not here, this was an extremely well made and polished journey with the best ending one could have hoped, but not expect at all.
  84. Caen
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    I had loft expectations for this game from the masterpiece that was Shadowbringers. Some of the new characters are some of my very favorite ever in this game. The twists and turns you get into, the incredible places you'll visit, the god-tier soundtrack, and a satisfying ending to a 10 year story. There were some gut punches in Shadowbringers, but I think Endwalker delivers some KOs inI had loft expectations for this game from the masterpiece that was Shadowbringers. Some of the new characters are some of my very favorite ever in this game. The twists and turns you get into, the incredible places you'll visit, the god-tier soundtrack, and a satisfying ending to a 10 year story. There were some gut punches in Shadowbringers, but I think Endwalker delivers some KOs in spades. The new jobs are great and most jobs got some really solid QoL, with more on the way in a month or so.

    I think if you have been a long time fan of FF and haven't gotten your toes wet with an MMO, now is a good time to start. You'll wish you tried this game sooner.    … Expand
  85. GrannyWeed
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This story is probably the best way Square Enix could have concluded everything that has been set up this decade. Endwalker manages to somehow make a story even more captivating and emotional than Shadowbringers, which I doubted that it'd be possible. Gameplay is same-old mostly, with more ease-of-access changes to help clarify some things for new players. Masayoshi Soken is a freakingThis story is probably the best way Square Enix could have concluded everything that has been set up this decade. Endwalker manages to somehow make a story even more captivating and emotional than Shadowbringers, which I doubted that it'd be possible. Gameplay is same-old mostly, with more ease-of-access changes to help clarify some things for new players. Masayoshi Soken is a freaking legend and you can tell by the top-quality soundtrack you'll be listening as you explore the beautiful areas it has to offer. Overall masterpiece level content!… Expand
  86. TsukasaHiiragi
    Mar 9, 2022
    5
    Pro's

    Great Story Amazing music scores Con's Forced dungeon and raid content for story progression Boring and needlessly tiresome arbitrary duty content Bosses often spam bullet hell style epilepsy inducing spam lines Terrible boss mechanics often having instant death attacks Very harsh for new players Excessive cut scenes after "every" quest completed Exceptionally toxic    Pro's

    Great Story
    Amazing music scores

    Con's

    Forced dungeon and raid content for story progression
    Boring and needlessly tiresome arbitrary duty content
    Bosses often spam bullet hell style epilepsy inducing spam lines
    Terrible boss mechanics often having instant death attacks
    Very harsh for new players
    Excessive cut scenes after "every" quest completed
    Exceptionally toxic community and fanbase
    Character progression and gearing is TERRIBLE
    Inventory management is horrible often requiring a $2 extra up charge for retainers

    This review is encompassing original ARR and all expansions, This is not a masterpiece, its hyper elevated by a hardcore rabid fanbase who think's SE can do no wrong because it's got the Final Fantasy name in the title, I'm sorry but for new players they need to be told the truth. This game has two sides to be told, one of new players and another for established players and I'll start with the former, for new players it is extremely harsh and unforgiving with barely any handholding, you are expected to join dungeons and raids with no option to skip, you MUST do them to progress the story and you are expected to know the strategies and mechanics otherwise you are most often one shotted, the instant death mechanics slowly get worse as you progress, early ARR mechanics are fairly forgiving but once you hit heavensward the mechanics on bosses ramp up significantly, often having cheesy or heavily scripted mechanics that almost always kill sprouts (new players) and often makes established players groan as it forces them to work much harder and/or write out a script of mechanic tips to help the new player merely survive in an often over the top, bullet hell style line of death spam. Later as you progress, FFXIV becomes merely sitting in a major city doing nothing waiting for a duty queue to pop.

    Another major issue is that your literal progression is directly tied to dungeons and raids, you are at the absolute mercy of other players signing up to do the content you NEED in order to literally progress, sometimes you could be waiting 20 minutes sitting around doing NOTHING, other times it could even be hours especially if its a trial that nobody is signed up for, and especially during off-peak times, this is a disastrous issue that SE ignores and tried to place a bandaid fix with Trust members in Shadowbringers which nobody uses because they suck and makes any dungeon run take 5 times longer than it should, no such luck for trials, eventually once the player population declines to a point that nobody does important story progression content, this game will shed players like a plague because you literally hit a brick wall without anyway shape or form to progress because, as I said before - you are 100% tied to progression via dungeon and raids.

    The content is so overly scripted it literally hurts, especially with bosses that for new players will die frequently until 'ding' they learn the mechanics and suddenly becomes a cakewalk, for higher difficulties like Extreme and Savage, HP becomes practically USELESS for most of the higher end raids because almost every attack one shots and the bosses literally become a game of memorizing where to stand, where to move next and the entire encounters become more of a highly scripted dance, SE overly gimmicks everything and the game suffers for it.

    Another issue is some solo duty content is so dang boring with the content so padded out to consume time by having some bosses have proverbially millions of hit points and have absolutely no skill required, you pretty much spam skills over and over, dodge the bullet hell enemy attack lines and pray you don't mistime a movement and get one-shotted forcing you to start from scratch and repeat mindlessly tiresome and arbitrary content.

    The story is amazing if dragged out to such excessive lengths it becomes a chore sometimes, especially when entering patch content where you are forced to spend days completing unrewarding content just to hit the start of a new expansion and start progressing forward again. Items and character progression is AWFUL, after you finish ARR and head into patch content you'll get a few quests which will immediately raise your IL (Item level) to 'help' new players who didn't raid on previous expansions be viable characters heading into new content, the rewards literally are some of the best for that expansion often making any other rewards kinder redundant and this practice continues with each expansion and post patch content.

    Clearly 5000 characters are not nearly enough to explain all the failures this game has which the community and other reviews completely ignore, this game is literally a love/hate relationship for people who play, YES! you can find some very memorable and inspiring moments here, but it can also be brutal and extremely frustrating, if you are thinking about joining - proceed with caution.    … Expand
  87. forsakee
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Great mmo with a good story lacking good pvp overall love this game and the game developers.
  88. Mercyow
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    most reviews that you will see here are from people who will go and eat any kind of dog poo that square enix throws at them . the expansion is pretty bland and as compared to shadowbringers it is of very low quality . it is still better then wow shadowlands but if you gauge it according to ffxiv own metrics its a big disappointment.
  89. Holly_Marie
    Mar 2, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay so before I start I am specifically reviewing Endwalker, not final fantasy 14 as a whole which would be a 9/10 for me. I’d give ARR 7, Heavensward 10, Stormblood 6 and Shadowbringers 9.5...

    So is this the worst expansion? I think it may be, and I have now quit FF14 after almost 3 years. Why am I scoring it low? Mainly the story. We were promised an ending to the arc so far, which in a way we got however this feels far more like a transitional/filler expansion than a satisfying ending. In many ways the story actually makes Shadowbringers worse by undoing some of that games biggest moments.

    I also felt it was too childish. In Heavensward we fought dragons and in Endwalker we go to the moon and fight silly creatures, none of which really matter because everything was created by Ascians who are no longer the Ascians we once knew but pretty, sympathetic boys who look like they belong in kingdom hearts. We get a glowy space dog, a pop song plays for the generic out of nowhere final boss.. it has Disney elements of story and presentation. This does make it perhaps the most ‘box office’ but I preferred the grittier feeling of previous expansions and Endwalker is no longer the game I fell in love with. There’s also barely anything to do at Max level. I might come back to a later patch but right now I’m all FF14’d out and going to enjoy other games instead.

    I do recommend FF14 if you are a new player entirely, there’s so much to do. But Endwalker, didn’t enjoy it. Finish 5.3 Shadowbringers and everything afterwards just feels like optional fan fiction.    … Expand
  90. NaturalBornChao
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    I will update this review with the real score once Squenix decides to add more EU servers, because as things stand, a lot of people are unable to play the game due to massive queues, queue errors that put you right back at the end, as well as crashes that inevitably lead back to the queue. This situation is ongoing for over almost 10 days now and it's getting sickening! While the dev teamI will update this review with the real score once Squenix decides to add more EU servers, because as things stand, a lot of people are unable to play the game due to massive queues, queue errors that put you right back at the end, as well as crashes that inevitably lead back to the queue. This situation is ongoing for over almost 10 days now and it's getting sickening! While the dev team are trying their best to deliver a good experience, corporate greed has let them down, along with a big chunk of the playerbase. Real big shame...

    And of course the FFXIV "community" ( more like Squenix fanboy cult) are going to mark this review as not helpful, as the others before it, so no visibility for new player, further adding to the frustration.

    EDIT: Score updated now that the situation has improved. Solid story and characters, mediocre to bad pacing, overall preferred Shadowbringers.    … Expand
  91. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Is it fun? Yes. Is it in a playable state? Kinda. Should you wait until the patch that fixes the stuttering and FPS issues bugs and glitches ..

    So far Good but need improvements and better optimization.
  92. BernAlmasy
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! A great conclusion to this first saga! All the old characters and memories comed back to pay reverence for all u did through all the years. Best mmo ever, and probably best Final Fantasy… Expand
  93. meteion
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    After a slow start with FF14 ARR, Yoshi-P team reached the pinnacle of MMORPGs in 2022 releasing their best expansion to date. Carrying the legendary Uematsu's legacy on his shoulders, Soken scored one of the best OST in videogame history. EW is gem full of feels and epic moments, the end of your journey and the beginning of a new era.
  94. BlackWhiteShad
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    One of the most exciting adventures ever. Especially Endwalker which makes a really good final with amazing story, dungeons, trials and more.
  95. Spload
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Some people complained that the game is going on the same scheme, but I think it's normal that the game continues on the same scheme, there is no need to trash a good game series.
  96. Ryo1994
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    I don't know where to start ... this Expansion is such a masterpiece, the Story is so well written, it connects everything together, and it fits so well. In my opinion, the whole story is one of the best I've ever played.

    The Dungeons are good designed it fits perfect to the Story, the fights are epic and exciting, the music is so great and fits perfect in every moment. The Areas are    I don't know where to start ... this Expansion is such a masterpiece, the Story is so well written, it connects everything together, and it fits so well. In my opinion, the whole story is one of the best I've ever played.

    The Dungeons are good designed it fits perfect to the Story, the fights are epic and exciting, the music is so great and fits perfect in every moment. The Areas are beautiful, such as like some Dungeons.

    I love every aspect of this expansion so much, I can't wait to see what's coming up in the future.    … Expand
  97. xStrangerx
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Endwalker raises the standards on what an MMO should be . It kept its sucessful systems from shadowbringers and imrpoved it further.
  98. honellal
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    best story ever seen in MMO, It is a masterpiece

    beautiful BGM, MAPS, STORYTELLING
  99. Claude_stryfe
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Endwalker is not just an expansion,It's a journey,It's a very unforgettable experience.I laughed and cried throughout my entire playthrough.The Writing and the story is a masterpiece,I like every decision,foreshadowing and twist they make every single time (The fandaniel-zodiark part and the elpis arc final scene).The message of the story was delivered perfectly and I resonance with it untill now.The pacing is great almost all the time and when it's slowing down (Second trip to sharlayan before boarding the Ragnarok comes to mind), there's a big payoff in the end to make up for that (Urianger and moenbryda parents scene,The twin father revealed the truth and how much he cared about them).The character in this expansion work so well.All the scion got their own moment and time to shine,Zenos become my favourite character and venat show us what it means to be a strong female character.The dungeon in endwalker is fun as hell to do,the music is a banger,the mechanics is on point and the design is really well crafted.The map and the environment is masterfully crafted,i like every part of the new map and my personal favourite is garlemald and ultima thule.My favourite part of the story is the final scene with venat (hydaelyn form),after countless trial and struggle,we make it to the end and proved ourselves worthy to her of our conviction and that we will save the star.It will do her a disservice to not create a dedicated part of this review for her,and it's for venat.She is the best character in this story and it's really hard for me to say that because endwalker is full of great characters (Zenos is still personal favourite).Her struggle,conviction and love for the star is what make her so great,every scenes with her is amazing.Her being a primal and her lack of communication since heavensward make me suspicious and cautious towards her since Shadowbringers but it will seems my suspicion is misplaced because if anything,I underestimated the love she have for the Star and for her children.I can keep writing and writing but i want to keep it as short as possible and this review is already long enough as it is and with that,i conclude my review for this masterpiece… Expand
  100. woozywinks
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Best game of my life. If you are on the fence yes it is a time investment but I regret nothing.
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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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