Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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Universal acclaim- based on 1790 Ratings

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  1. Lux7
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    11/10 game. A beautiful conclusion to decade old story. Everything is well crafter. Ahem! Although there is a few time travelled
  2. Cinnabee
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    You ever play a game and wish that you could experience it for the first time again because it was such an amazing experience filled with mind boggling twist and turns and wrapped up in a solid ending? This expansion held nothing back and explored some very deep topics that really made me appreciate how beautiful life is. I knew the moment they brought on the shb writer that we were in forYou ever play a game and wish that you could experience it for the first time again because it was such an amazing experience filled with mind boggling twist and turns and wrapped up in a solid ending? This expansion held nothing back and explored some very deep topics that really made me appreciate how beautiful life is. I knew the moment they brought on the shb writer that we were in for one hell of a ride.if I had to choose one game to replay again for the first time it would be Endwalker. It's so good it's making me go back and replay A Realm Reborn for the first time in 8 years. Also Soken KILLED it.… Expand
  3. Sweeper
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    They managed to bring a super epic end to their 10 year long story. The Story is simply amazing from start to end.
  4. PipPhysicsing
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have never truly cried from a game story ... before now. There are moments where I cried from horror, joy, even feelings I can't describe, the story is a masterpiece. They also took an already solid gameplay foundation and cranked it up to 11. All around this is the best game I have ever played. I can wholeheartedly endorse anyone at least trying FFXIV.
  5. rzkrwn
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The pinnacle of Final Fantasy games.

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

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

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

    I am so excited for the next expansion, looking forward to the story after Endwalker. Forge ahead, Warrior of Light!    … Expand
  6. Aervitel
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This expansion has left me speechless and feeling empty (in a 'what now?' way.)
    Endwalker finished the arc in a beautiful way. It's the perfect resolution to this story. It's hard to even describe how I felt throughout this journey. I felt happiness, smiled like an idiot during moments of respite, cried, worried and felt despair.. and so much more, but I wish for others to experience    This expansion has left me speechless and feeling empty (in a 'what now?' way.)
    Endwalker finished the arc in a beautiful way. It's the perfect resolution to this story. It's hard to even describe how I felt throughout this journey. I felt happiness, smiled like an idiot during moments of respite, cried, worried and felt despair.. and so much more, but I wish for others to experience this. Joining the scions truly was one of the best decisions I've ever made.    … Expand
  7. Maneki
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    I have been playing this game for a couple of years now. Started around the start of Shadowbringers.
    When i went into the game i had low expectations as i was very new to the final fantasy genre.
    However, as i finished the base game "a realm reborn" and moved onto the first expansion "heavensward" i got instantly hooked in the story and narrative. When i then arrived to the second    I have been playing this game for a couple of years now. Started around the start of Shadowbringers.
    When i went into the game i had low expectations as i was very new to the final fantasy genre.

    However, as i finished the base game "a realm reborn" and moved onto the first expansion "heavensward" i got instantly hooked in the story and narrative. When i then arrived to the second expansion "stormblood" i just got further and further invested in the world.

    And when i reached Shadowbringers, which i thought was the studios "Magnum Opus", i was blown away by how amazing a story could be written.

    This game is perfect for me. The gameplay is fun, the story is one of the best i have experienced so far, and i have made friends for life. The music is legendary.

    Endwalker... was for me as a long time fan, and as a player who was gone through all the of story.. the perfect "ending" to the arc. The gameplay upgrades, the new abilities, the music, the new zones, the new enemies, the atmosphere, the story... Again.. The story and narrative... is godlike..

    I have never cried so hard to a game before, partially because of the story and game itself... but because of the way it made me care and invest myself.. Which is something i havent experienced before. I was so sad when i was to do the last quest.. that i sad and just... stared at it. I really didnt want to finish it.. knowingly that i was going to complete a year long journey..

    And even as i sit and cry as i write this.. The developers tell you through characters that is not the end. I have never had so much respect for a company before.

    It is perfect for me, simply perfect.

    There is a free trial of the game, for the base game and first expansion... basically months of content... completely free.

    I would always recommend doing that first. As i know that some people cant handle paying a subscription for a game, which is completely fine..

    But i would gladly pay my sub, for the rest of my life with a smile on my face. If it means that i will get as golden and perfect content like this expansion.    … Expand
  8. Tempeus
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This is legit the best story i've ever experienced.
    I laughed
    I cried
    I was hyped

    Mad props to Soken for making one of the best soundtrack i've ever heard
  9. Fobo
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    All the expansions in the FFXIV series further improves themselves with RPG elements, exposition, and proper story telling and content. In Shadowbringers, most would assume that was the peak in story telling and for good reason. It was a great expansion.

    Endwalker somehow manages to perfect everything that Shadowbringer did good, with a very good finale and nearly everything is on point.
  10. Siplexus
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    People were wondering if they could Top Shadowbringers and Yoshi-P and the Team said "Of course we can" and they did
  11. Nookdk
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Outside of the unfortunate queue times, when viewing the game outside of this the game is once again an easy 10. Some story elements felt somewhat rushed but not even that could blemish the game that FF14 has become.
  12. kylevs21
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    The story and scenery is just art! The last zone you experience is just beautiful, plain and simple. It still has all the great content people have come to love over the years as well but they still seem to improve upon what they create through adjusting to player feedback.
  13. YunalescaDpries
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    The story was amazing, I dont feel it was better than Shb. The writing was amazing, the voice acting was even better and the character development was just.......Awesome. The new classes Reaper and Sage play fantastic and feel intuitive. The music is amazing as usual and the new teleporter hud is really nice and helpful. I found this to be the best expansion due to the changes, new areas,The story was amazing, I dont feel it was better than Shb. The writing was amazing, the voice acting was even better and the character development was just.......Awesome. The new classes Reaper and Sage play fantastic and feel intuitive. The music is amazing as usual and the new teleporter hud is really nice and helpful. I found this to be the best expansion due to the changes, new areas, music and overall quality of the game. A+++++++++… Expand
  14. Faangzzz
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This is the most final fantasy a final fantasy game has every been. Even when the world comes crumbling down and there's not a single reason to keep hoping for tomorrow, endwalker manages to make all the elder evils that come your way entirely personal and human. When there's no hope for tomorrow, smile, laugh, hug your loved ones and put one foot in front of the other until it all finallyThis is the most final fantasy a final fantasy game has every been. Even when the world comes crumbling down and there's not a single reason to keep hoping for tomorrow, endwalker manages to make all the elder evils that come your way entirely personal and human. When there's no hope for tomorrow, smile, laugh, hug your loved ones and put one foot in front of the other until it all finally ends. This story will live rent free in my head for a very long time and continue inspiring me to keep walking myself, no matter how hard things get.… Expand
  15. Veskr1
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece of MMORPG design. I'm blown away at the amount of content and passion that went into making this. Final Fantasy XIV deserves all the success that's coming to it. 10/10
  16. Darkakri
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    After 10 years of living this story that was an amazing ending to the tale. I can't wait to see where we go from here.
  17. Myusha
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a incredible tour de force; Endwalker manages to proceed to a rather satisfactory ending. While it isn't without fault; and its' foundations may even be a little too shaky or rocky given it's newest antagonist, the introduction of Dynamis (lampshaded or not aplenty without a proper name until now), and a few questions or new questions on prior elements like Time Travel; it performs incredibly well.

    I will say that Mare Lamentorum's second-half, and Labyrinthos had weak points within them (primarily the Loporrits), and Garlemald took a smidge to set-up, but otherwise the plot proceeded with characteristic aplomb. Though a touch heavy-handed, the expansion begins immediately to build upon the core theme that will run through it's course.

    Is life meaningful?

    In this regard; I found there to be pay off for years of playtime, acknowledgement of investiture, and a fitting conclusion to all that came prior.

    Alphinaud and Alisaie obtain their own subplot and grow just a little bit more. Urianger too has a strong plot.

    G'raha Tia and Estinien both have great moments as well with their own flavorful charms.

    Thancred's arc resolved in Shadowbringers, but the threat ahead does eventually reach home with him.

    And even Y'shtola, who is by far one of the least-developed of the Scions, claims some moments to her pile of treasures.

    Krile astoundingly has a stake in the plot once more, and Tataru shines in an unforeseen way.

    Zenos will be polarizing, but I believe we've seen at the very least; a taste of what his writing led toward. Simple, but fun.

    And of the questions of Hydaelyn and Zodiark; well...

    If you believe that the story has a clear-cut ending in which you embark to slay a God of Darkness, and then put down a tyrannical Goddess of Light...

    You would be mistaken. It's an easy assumption and many would presume to be the natural path.

    Endwalker endeavors to go beyond the anticipated and expected to provide something more succinct and more fulfilling.

    Every encounter is akin to a Final Boss; and the stakes have never been higher. A hackneyed saying, true, but I believe FFXIV has reached an apex.

    From here on, the threats will need to, on some level, deescalate. Even the hinted at 'Void Expansion', that looms in the distance; while grand in scope, shouldn't surpass the grandiose endeavor we've just wrought forth.

    That said; the feeling of an ending does not eclipse the future. A rather hamfisted bit of dialogue, albeit touching, does ensure that the future of FFXIV is without a doubt, endless and boundless. That between the remaining worlds, and the untold tales within the Source, we've only scratched the surface. Let alone things like meddling in history's flow, or alternate timelines.

    And so to that end; I am excited in a new way.

    The ending was tremendous, and in a few fashions, I feel it was shackled. Shackles it wore without shame, but bound by what it built.

    Now the game is free to tell a new story, a new plot, a new overarching grand tale that can head in any avenue it so wishes.

    That said; the game's age will undoubtedly arise. And at this, the most delicate of junctures, a transition will transpire.

    14 may be in it's golden age, and time will tell if this expansion will usher in the next with applause and more players than before, or if we begin to see the the end of this MMO's grand sprawling journey.

    But what can be said, in the here and now...

    The ride took many risks. And I believe for the majority, it will pay off.

    For the road we've walked to get this far, was nothing but delightful. Worth it. And fulfilling nearly every step.    … Expand
  18. tranceyan
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing finish to the story. Great new regions, new and old characters and cool new classes. The final trial is an amazing emotional experience.
  19. 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.
  20. zclmayirkcafzsj
    Dec 19, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story ties up many narrative threads developed over the years. However the penultimate villain/antagonist leaves much to be desired. The overall experience of the launch is also mired by login server stability issues.… Expand
  21. grot00
    Dec 11, 2021
    6
    A good end to a long and epic story. Sadly it has serious pacing issues, plot holes, ass pulled solutions, and underdeveloped plot points that end before they properly start. If they had more time, or maybe spent time on polishing these flaws instead of adding so much filler and stupid stealth/tailing mechanics it could have easily been a 9. Shadowbringers prepared the table for a fineA good end to a long and epic story. Sadly it has serious pacing issues, plot holes, ass pulled solutions, and underdeveloped plot points that end before they properly start. If they had more time, or maybe spent time on polishing these flaws instead of adding so much filler and stupid stealth/tailing mechanics it could have easily been a 9. Shadowbringers prepared the table for a fine dinner. Endwalker put a burger on it. A good burger mind you. But i expected much more. The only sadness and tears they managed to get from me is from how i feel they wasted and butchered the great story and characters Shadowbringers prepared.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. Jamvng
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Not only the best FFXIV expansion, the best FF story bar none.
    This is 10 years of story telling, 10 years of world building, 10 years of character development, wrapped up in as satisfying manner as you can think. Many series mess up conclusions, Endwalkers hits the mark and exceeds it.
    Outside of the story, these are some of the best dungeons in the game. And all the boss fights are    Not only the best FFXIV expansion, the best FF story bar none.
    This is 10 years of story telling, 10 years of world building, 10 years of character development, wrapped up in as satisfying manner as you can think. Many series mess up conclusions, Endwalkers hits the mark and exceeds it.

    Outside of the story, these are some of the best dungeons in the game. And all the boss fights are worthy of being final bosses in and of themselves. The music, oh the music. The music is essential to make those heavy story moments even more impactful. There are so many bangers, so many songs that elicit strong emotions. This is a masterpiece of storytelling that people will remember for years.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. Praxeti
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I didn't think it was possible to match shadowbringers, yet, somehow, they topped it. Best story i've ever experienced, and everything just worked together and complimented it so well. Actual masterpiece.
  26. ameermohamedtt
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    They did it. They made an expansion as good or even better than Shadowbringers.
  27. Hsgw
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Easily the best MMO, and one of the best narratives out there. It’s worth going through the base game to reach Endwalker.
  28. Carto
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Best expansion for an MMO that I've ever played hands down. The story, the instances and the entire package are solid, well designed and on point.

    Incredible job.
  29. kevinstark
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This game is really great, I am glad I did not miss this moment , In the end, ff14 proves that every time it will bring more surprises and touches to the players, this is definitely a ff series of works with a long history.
  30. Fayuhnor
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic story to resolve this 10 year story arc. Loose ends were tied together while adding new aspects.… Expand
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Metascore
92

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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