Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1790 Ratings

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  1. Van12345
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    A great expansion made by great devs.
    The expac is better than shadowbringers!
    Well done! Devs of FFxiv. I am a very happy customer
    Although the queue times are bad but that's a healthy sign also the sldevs manage to give 7 days free time to compensate the queue days :)
  2. Waius
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    An incredible Expansion. The story is great and a more than worthy successor to Shadowbringers. The new zones and cities look amazing. The music is beautiful. And the two new jobs are very well made. FFXIV has delievered 10/10
  3. Harebane_sora
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    Dev team never failed to amaze us.It is hard to imagine how they've come over the last year, bearing all the comment like "it's not gonna beat ShB".But miracles do happen from time to time, is it not :)

    Alas,Queue issue cannot last forever.Important though it is, people who score the game only by fury of queue are not fair at all, not fair for the devs nor themselves, cuz you will get    Dev team never failed to amaze us.It is hard to imagine how they've come over the last year, bearing all the comment like "it's not gonna beat ShB".But miracles do happen from time to time, is it not :)

    Alas,Queue issue cannot last forever.Important though it is, people who score the game only by fury of queue are not fair at all, not fair for the devs nor themselves, cuz you will get to play it anyway, but your score isn't remain unsettled.

    + MSQ Ending fits a 10-year-long Saga
    + Mind-blowing OST as always (thx Soken)
    + In-game system improved (like Trust)
    + Positive value towards human inserted, quite philosophy for a MMORPG

    - YoshiP, can you see the queue?    … Expand
  4. maxan432
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Actual masterpiece. Though story and some narrative choices would not be liked by everyone, for me personally it outclasses Shadowbringers by a lot, which surely wasn't easy.
  5. hi_pikul
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I just finished the game and I'm so speechless, that I can't find the words for how brilliant this game is.
  6. Amon_Akagane
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Never did I think Creative Business Unit III would be able to top the amazing work they did with ShadowBringers, the previous expansion to FFXIV. But after completing Endwalker i'm happy to say that i have been proven wrong. Personally I could not think of a better way to end the story ark they have been building since 2.0. I can not remember how many times I cried, I just know it was aNever did I think Creative Business Unit III would be able to top the amazing work they did with ShadowBringers, the previous expansion to FFXIV. But after completing Endwalker i'm happy to say that i have been proven wrong. Personally I could not think of a better way to end the story ark they have been building since 2.0. I can not remember how many times I cried, I just know it was a lot of times.

    Don't even get me started on the music. Damn. It's just amazing and used perfectly, something which greatly enhances the experience of the story. It's a crime that FFXIV have not won any big awards for the music.

    I can not wait to find out what the team will come up with next.    … Expand
  7. jeheeze
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Basically best expansion for the best mmo game, what more can I say. There are huge queues but besides that it's hell of a smooth launch. Ten out of ten!
  8. Spoonykipper
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I thought Shadowbringers hit you in the feels...God was I wrong. This put me on a rollercoaster of emotions. An amazing end to an epic 10 year story arc.
  9. Principes
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Possibly the greatest conclusion and story of any Final Fantasy game. I was pretty skeptical going into Endwalker after Shadowbringers thinking they wouldn't be able to top that expansion, especially since the focus seemed to shift towards Asahi and Zenos, but holy cow was I wrong. The expansion delivered high after high after high after high with seemingly no end in sight, by the finalPossibly the greatest conclusion and story of any Final Fantasy game. I was pretty skeptical going into Endwalker after Shadowbringers thinking they wouldn't be able to top that expansion, especially since the focus seemed to shift towards Asahi and Zenos, but holy cow was I wrong. The expansion delivered high after high after high after high with seemingly no end in sight, by the final zone was quite literally in tears. Buy it, login problems aside, no other Final Fantasy game will ever come close to this quality.… Expand
  10. BonJovyPSN
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Deeply emotional story.
    Every music track kicks in at the right moment.
    I can only hope that someday the developers will be able to completely untie it from online, so that the game will forever remain in history and everyone can enjoy it.
  11. verdienansein
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    In my opinion this expansion surpassed Shadowbringers. Best expansion so far.
    Story, music, duties, maps. Everything is just so good.
    Best Final Fantasy game ever.
  12. stormpilot63
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Server issues have been explained transparently and in detail, and a little bit of understanding during a pandemic and a semiconductor shortage doesn't hurt. That being said, this game is PHENOMENAL. It has ascended to become my favorite Final Fantasy, if not my favorite game of all time. Don't let the server login issues mix with the actual quality and merit of this game: it is transcendent.
  13. Exsu
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Hallmark of Final Fantasy games as far the story goes continuing amazing story set in motion by the previous Shadowbringer expansion.
  14. Unmazed
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    If any game deserves to be called art, it is this one. Despite high expectations, they still surpassed them. The music deserves a special mention. Absolutely incredible work.
  15. wisterias
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I had no idea how they would manage to write an even better story than Shadowbringers, and yet it blew it out of the water and beyond. I have never felt such strong emotions playing a video game until Endwalker. Thank you for such an amazing ride! I look forward to everything to come in the future.
  16. maga_
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    I'm really glad I was able to play this game, maybe it's the end of the story.
  17. Potionaholic
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Sometimes great things must come to an end and this story-driven JRPG MMO finishes our long journey in FFXIV. Hopefully this marks as new beginning for what we could experience in world of Eorzea.
  18. Grebenyt
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game brings many things in the MMO ganre to a new level and that how it should be done.

    - We know questing in MMO is boring, every MMO player would agree on that one. The idea to place the entire story in dialogs, cinematics and few mini games is amazing. And this decision would not be good if they didn't wrote one of the best stories ever. It was just a great finale for both the Zodiark/Hydaelyn saga and the first chapter.

    - New zones are absolutely stunning. At first it was quite strange that some of them are existing only in the main story and will not be lore friendly to go back there, but that gave them the freedom to do insane things with those zones. Totally stunning design.

    - Music is master piece. This the only MMO that I just can't play with spotify instead of its original audio and even so, this expansion was above expetations (I still don't like the trailer song, but everything else was stunning).

    - Dungeons solo quests and trials were designed amazing.It was pretty good introduction of all basic mechanics that will help to the new players in the future challanges. I love that they are a bit faster and more mechanics overlap on normal mode so it didn't felt too easy, holding your hand content. And we already know that the next patches will unlock some great addition to this.    … Expand
  19. Truw_Heart
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    That's why I love FF14, that's the FF14 I want to play and fell in love. It all begins as a one simple adventure and finally, I finished my work as a hero and become that normal guy to enjoy what I've seen in this journey. However, Our Journey Never End.
    I'm EndWalker, but my walk will continue.
  20. Genji-s
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Compared to ShB it is definitely more flawed, but at the same time it also reaches far higher peaks. Giving it a perfect score because in the end it really sticks the landing. And that is not something i can take for granted, for i can't even remember the last time i saw this happen with a story of this size. A fantastic end to an epic tale.
  21. Zoshi
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Shadowbringers is a 10/10, Endwalker is a 20/10. The best storytelling ever told in a videogame.
  22. Woodsen
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    First, yes there are queues and it's not optimal. Second, it's still the most stable mmo expansion release i have witnessed. Third, you are getting compensated with game time.

    As for the MSQ, you are in for a treat. It starts slower, focused around the scions and the world building of the zones and its people/new characters. Once you are in the third zone...oh boy. After that you are    First, yes there are queues and it's not optimal. Second, it's still the most stable mmo expansion release i have witnessed. Third, you are getting compensated with game time.

    As for the MSQ, you are in for a treat. It starts slower, focused around the scions and the world building of the zones and its people/new characters. Once you are in the third zone...oh boy. After that you are getting one high point after another culminating in an grand ending. Exceeding even ShB story in my opinion.

    The combat of the new job reaper is so insanely smooth and satisfying to play (in regards of visuals, sound and flow), that i decided to main it from now on. As for the sage i have not played it yet. Combat design in dungeons and trials are as always very good and fun to play and should not be too hard for casuals. Every trial boss in Endwalker feels so grand that it could be a final boss of a whole expansion in themselves.

    The art direction in the zones, dungeons and trials are phenomenal as well. Every zone is beautifully crafted and one is prettier than the other.

    As for the OST. I can't put it into words how incredible Soken and his magic hands/mind are which composed this OST. Every track supplements the feelings you get from the story and visuals so well.

    Overall everything seems to fall into place for Endwalker and ends a 10 year old ongoing story with a worthy ending. Which makes me very excited about the future of FF XIV.    … Expand
  23. RoyalKnight1
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    the Story is 10/10, everything is explained while your doing the MSQ you do not need to wonder or buy books to understand it KEKW. The Music is amazing. I have seen people talk about the pacing of the story. Personally I did not see any problems. yes the story is long. there are some log queue's to log in to the game. but 1-2 weeks these problems will go away. and the story is still gold
  24. UMNV
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This expansion exceeded all my expectations. no wonder this is one of the best MMOs ever made, you can feel the love and passion the team behind this have for the game.
  25. Niigh
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    One more time SE didn't miss. You won't waste your time for sure ! It's a experience on it's own.
  26. gaviel89
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    I've been playing this game since 1.0 released. It has done a remarkable turnaround with A Realm Reborn and improved upon its story and themes throughout the expansions released. This one is by far the best expansion I have played of any MMO and overall a better game than most standalone games. It is clear that the development team loves their game. Soken deserves some kind of awardI've been playing this game since 1.0 released. It has done a remarkable turnaround with A Realm Reborn and improved upon its story and themes throughout the expansions released. This one is by far the best expansion I have played of any MMO and overall a better game than most standalone games. It is clear that the development team loves their game. Soken deserves some kind of award for bringing things together with the music which constantly hit me in the feels throughout the expansion. I can not wait to see what Yoshi P does in FF16 but I am excited to see.… Expand
  27. Mattmeyer3315
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    I laughed, I cried, and then cried again. amazing work as always FFXIV.

    The story is second to none 9 out of 10
    The gameplay expands on SB with great new additions 10 out of 10
    The Boss fights are incredible 10 out of 10
    The music I really wish I could give a higher score but 10 out of 10

    This game has helped so many people in rough times of their lives. It deserves so much praise.
  28. Dementia2009
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing, exceeded my expectations. 10 years worth of story brought to a climatic end. Emotions ran high, gonna need to recharge my emotional batteries after this one.
  29. HybridX56
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    I don't really like MMO's and was always bitter an MMO took the place of a SP numbered FF but having now played from start to finish recently it's now one of my favorite FF's of all time. What an amazing ride and an amazing tribute to my favorite series.
  30. ellybean
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Shadowbringers was amazing, but there's no way they could top it." - You, me, and every other fan of the game.

    Thank goodness we were absolutely wrong. THIS is how you wrap up a 10 year long story. All the pieces of the puzzle, even all the way back in ARR, finally come together to tell the finale in a legendary ending. This isn't just the best story to ever be told in a MMO, it's one of my favorite RPG's of all time. From the music, the cut scenes, the gameplay, and the community, FFXIV has managed to make what feels like an impossible dream come to life.

    "We too are miracles, each and every one of us. Born of the warm breath of life that traverses the heavens, swirling through eternity. When I fully grasped the improbability of our existence, nothing felt impossible any more. If it could be imagined, it could be done."    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  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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