Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1790 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. Kitase
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Unexpected but rewarding experience ending the current story. Log in issues aside, this is the best FFXIV has ever been. Great job SE.
  3. Dankilicious
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    By far my favorite mmo expansion i've played in years and is up there with the likes of the burning crusade in wow and shadowbringers that came before it. it has a slow start for the first few hours but picks up momentum considerably after that. its also worth noting the server issues that came out of the gate (although they are being fixed as we speak.) however outside of that I can'tBy far my favorite mmo expansion i've played in years and is up there with the likes of the burning crusade in wow and shadowbringers that came before it. it has a slow start for the first few hours but picks up momentum considerably after that. its also worth noting the server issues that came out of the gate (although they are being fixed as we speak.) however outside of that I can't think of a single thing i have issues with. everything is the best you can find in the genre from top to bottom. an absolute must play for fans of the genre.… Expand
  4. Kirle
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    If only i had not to wait HOURS to get in, just to get kicked for some error ten minutes later.. maybe i could say something good about the game
  5. jessystonil
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I still can't believe an MMO is putting all the single player games to shame with it's writing. Bravo square bravo. This is going down as one of my favorite jrpg stories of all time. Shadowbringers has been completely and utterly surpassed. What square has been able to achieve must be commended. It's so easy to completely screw up when coming to the climax of an arc spread across 10 years.I still can't believe an MMO is putting all the single player games to shame with it's writing. Bravo square bravo. This is going down as one of my favorite jrpg stories of all time. Shadowbringers has been completely and utterly surpassed. What square has been able to achieve must be commended. It's so easy to completely screw up when coming to the climax of an arc spread across 10 years. But the devs here were not only able to wrap an arc up in a neat little bow, but completely surpass their previous installment (shadowbringers) as well. No retcons, no random plot devices, everything has remained consistent. The developers KNOW their story, and you can tell the love that went into it with the sheer detail in some of the callbacks from arcs that were all the way back in ARR, no stone was left unturned. Again Bravo square… Expand
  6. ili13s
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    How did they top Shadowbringers? is this even real?

    An epic conclusion to the saga
  7. 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.
  8. Dashiel
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best MMO expansion launch I have ever seen. The story is absolutely phenomenal, and when I thought that Shadowbringers was the pinnacle, this story absolutely crushes it. Natsuko Ishikawa is an absolute master and deserves awards for this storyline. I don't normally cry in real life, but this game made me feel things I've not felt in a video game before. The way theyThis is by far the best MMO expansion launch I have ever seen. The story is absolutely phenomenal, and when I thought that Shadowbringers was the pinnacle, this story absolutely crushes it. Natsuko Ishikawa is an absolute master and deserves awards for this storyline. I don't normally cry in real life, but this game made me feel things I've not felt in a video game before. The way they wrap up the storyline is absolutely genius. No markdowns for server queues because I think that is a lazy reason to mark down something so new. Congestion will get better.… Expand
  9. Gildavar
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Bringing a chapter to a close 10 years in the making this expansion ABSOLUTELY delivers. Where the already brilliant Shadowbringers had some really strong highpoints, this time those highpoints are in abundance throughout the entire leveling experience. With amazing music, great setpieces, fun content and an overall great MMO experience I've had a ton of fun as I shut myself of for theBringing a chapter to a close 10 years in the making this expansion ABSOLUTELY delivers. Where the already brilliant Shadowbringers had some really strong highpoints, this time those highpoints are in abundance throughout the entire leveling experience. With amazing music, great setpieces, fun content and an overall great MMO experience I've had a ton of fun as I shut myself of for the first few days after the early access came out.

    The elephant in the room would be the enormously long ques for anyone who doesn't login early in the morning, but I don't count that against it, since with the current ongoing semiconductor shortage making it impossible to buy new servers AND the huge and sudden influx of WoW players a few months ago make the already insane experience of having to release an MMO expansion even more shaky. There's really nothing the dev team could've done here that they weren't already doing or trying.    … Expand
  10. Grimoire
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    "Long after I've gone, though not even my soul remaineth... My love will be with you forever, my dearest children."
  11. HazardousSheep
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    An epic conclusion to a story almost 10 years in the making. Just the story alone is worth the admission price and much more.

    While the endgame is yet to really get into gear, the journey there and the endgame content that is there is as good as it gets.
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Ellysabeth
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker narratives is not only the best FFXIV expansion but also one of the best stories I have ever seen since the golden days of Final Fantasy VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. The narrative, the way the story was told, and the characters - both good and bad guys, especially the main antagonists are portraited in such a way that you can feel sympathize and understand them. TheFinal Fantasy XIV: Endwalker narratives is not only the best FFXIV expansion but also one of the best stories I have ever seen since the golden days of Final Fantasy VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. The narrative, the way the story was told, and the characters - both good and bad guys, especially the main antagonists are portraited in such a way that you can feel sympathize and understand them. The ending saga of a 10-year story is condensed into 40-50h of amazing gameplay, wonderful music, and cutscenes that truly represent the style of 90s JRPG high-fantasy storytelling. All in all, Shadowbringers and now - Endwalker is the best Final Fantasy - no, mayhaps the best JRPG of all time.

    (This is a non-spoiler review from a person who spent 2000 hours into this game and played a lot of JRPG for a very long time and also, I only review the main scenario quests, the music, and the combat content only.)

    Once again, thank you Yoshi-P, the entire Final Fantasy XIV dev team, and Square Enix for yet again, produce such a wonderful expansion and I wish that may you find success with future projects.    … Expand
  19. 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 :)
  20. lisf
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    An incredibly emotional story that perfectly wraps up the story from all expansions in one. It feels like a love song from SE to all Final Fantasy fans. Beyond that, it is a story of hope in the face of depression, loss, despair that is probably relatable to many during these trying times. There are many RPGs that do not know how to end properly, but Endwalker isn’t one of them. AlthoughAn incredibly emotional story that perfectly wraps up the story from all expansions in one. It feels like a love song from SE to all Final Fantasy fans. Beyond that, it is a story of hope in the face of depression, loss, despair that is probably relatable to many during these trying times. There are many RPGs that do not know how to end properly, but Endwalker isn’t one of them. Although it got dark and raw, it never failed to remind you that there is hope always. From the story, to the voice acting, to the music, the message is wonderfully conveyed all into one experience that is truly unforgettable.… Expand
  21. tomorati
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is a victory lap for both FFXIV and the FF series in general - a joyous affirmation of everything that has made this series great down through the years, whether it be diverse casts of lovable characters, interesting locales to explore, fun classes to play, or spectacular boss battles to overcome. It has its missteps here and there - small issues with quest pacing, dungeonEndwalker is a victory lap for both FFXIV and the FF series in general - a joyous affirmation of everything that has made this series great down through the years, whether it be diverse casts of lovable characters, interesting locales to explore, fun classes to play, or spectacular boss battles to overcome. It has its missteps here and there - small issues with quest pacing, dungeon design, and inconsistent voice acting to name but a few - but I found myself so swept up in the epic events unfolding before me that I just didn't care. I'm waiting with bated breath for the raids to drop and I can't wait to see where the dev team take the story as we begin a new saga in 6.1!… Expand
  22. mcithegod
    Dec 9, 2021
    7
    The story started out slow but definitely picked up later into the MSQ; however, the gameplay during the MSQ is just not fun. This is the first expansion so far that has made me question if I actually enjoy FFXIV and my time would be better spent with a game I enjoy playing. Many of the MSQ quests have you holding the scions hands from point A to point B with no explanation on why you mustThe story started out slow but definitely picked up later into the MSQ; however, the gameplay during the MSQ is just not fun. This is the first expansion so far that has made me question if I actually enjoy FFXIV and my time would be better spent with a game I enjoy playing. Many of the MSQ quests have you holding the scions hands from point A to point B with no explanation on why you must walk and cannot use the Aetherytes. Others have you using stealth, where you'll fail if you're noticed but with no real indication on when you'd be noticed. Too many of these could easily be failed or having you go back to the start, thus wasting your time. I can understand why they made this change, so you felt more immersed and it feels more like a single player game, but to me they missed the mark. I hope they consider people who value their time going forward into future expansions. For context I have played on and off since the FFXIV beta and have always cherished this game and came back to it. I feel that everyone rating this a 10/10 is doing so strictly for the story.… Expand
  23. Vampireknigh
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing conclusion to the long journey since ARR. Absolutely beautiful and one of the best experiences I've ever had in gaming.
  24. Vanos
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    The best expansion than it's predecessors!
    It's as a number of surprises!
    Only issue is its launch but that was expected! For a large number of wow refugees shifting to ffxiv
  25. starceph
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Endwalker es la mejor experiencia que he tenido en un final fantasy de lejos, he reído, he llorado, y sobre todo he desfrutado de este apoteósico final de saga que ha cerrado por todo lo alto.
  26. Crinz
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Even though the ShadowBringer expansion is good enough. Endwalker still surprised me. Best Ending for the 2.0-6.0 10/10
  27. SiberEugene
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This game is crafted with love, respect and passion. The story is incredible. The amount of little details is impressive. It's a great ending of 10 year saga. It was worth it.
  28. RichJoker
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is without a shadow of doubt, the best sendoff one could ask for to an ongoing decade-old saga in one of the best MMO. They actually did it- they just topped Shadowbringers in the zones, dungeons, music, trials and storytelling. Everything is delivered in a harmonious package that hits me in the right notes.

    At the time of writing the raid hasn't been released. I'm very eager    Endwalker is without a shadow of doubt, the best sendoff one could ask for to an ongoing decade-old saga in one of the best MMO. They actually did it- they just topped Shadowbringers in the zones, dungeons, music, trials and storytelling. Everything is delivered in a harmonious package that hits me in the right notes.

    At the time of writing the raid hasn't been released. I'm very eager to see the evolution of raid design and what's in store for the game for the next ten years.    … Expand
  29. KingGohan
    Dec 9, 2021
    5
    The new jobs are fantastic.

    The story has major pacing issues and from a story perspective does not land very well. As a 1.0 player this is probably from a story standpoint the most disappointing expansion of the lot. And it hurts to say because I love FFXIV but sorry this story just...isn't good.
  30. Madiryas
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This expansion delivers on everything, art team, music team, narrative. In my opinion Endwalker manages to top Shadowbringer as an expansion. What a way to end the story so far
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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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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