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  1. 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
  2. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best JRPG/RPG/MMORPG and Final Fantasy ever made, Endwalker was crafted by a talented team able to make incredible stories, music, and animations with Yoshi-P at the helm.

    The story was so amazing that I teared up several times and was able to making me feel several strong emotions. Emotions that blew up thanks to the sublime conclusion of a story arc that has been going
    One of the best JRPG/RPG/MMORPG and Final Fantasy ever made, Endwalker was crafted by a talented team able to make incredible stories, music, and animations with Yoshi-P at the helm.

    The story was so amazing that I teared up several times and was able to making me feel several strong emotions. Emotions that blew up thanks to the sublime conclusion of a story arc that has been going since 2010.

    On the wings of Final Fantasy games, FFXIV not only is able to please long time fans of the series playing FF games since 1987, making this game a theme park mmorpg, it moves the series forward as a standalone rpg/jrpg, making the rpg part in "mmo" a reality.

    Endwalker can be considered the culmination of a masterpiece. And as many masterpieces in art, be music, story, painting, drawings and so on once you reach the end it leaves you in shambles crying, and a feeling of emptiness. But in my heart I know that this is just the beginning for FFXIV, the story will move forward and I'm eager and excited to see what this amazing team will be able to let us embark on.

    FFXIV is a love relationship between players and devs, players and creators, devs and creators, I want to say thank you to Yoshi-P, the ffxiv team and the community (most of it at least) for this amazing experience from the bottom of my heart. It gives me hope for the future of Final Fantasy but even more so for the real world, thanks to the messages that the story delivers to the players. A message of hope, bonds, friendship and strength.
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  3. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Great experience! Been playing this game since ARR and with the realease of Endwalker marking the ending of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark tales it just feel so fulfilling! It it a magnificent history that deservers every compliment it gets!
  4. 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.
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  5. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Good story!
    Great skill upgrades for jobs.
    Beautiful new locations.
    The only drawback is the queues.
  6. 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.
  7. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    In the continuity of Shadowbringers, Quality content, stability, despite a long queu to play, the server have never crashed once ! Music and dungeon are amazing, the story is a the level, rather better than any other FF, the new class are amazing,
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
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  10. 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. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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."
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  14. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This is easily the greatest game I've ever played. It made me feel and experience things that I didn't think possible. Two words perfectly describe this: Masterpiece & Glorious
  15. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The queue are long, but once you are in everything is smooth. 0 bugs, 0 crashes, 0 lag. They really nailed it as usual
  16. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    A great finale to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark gran saga. Definitely worth it if you invest a lot of the time on the msq and also the side content stories like the raid and alliance. Progression of the story feels so much smoother aside from some " follow someone " quest. Music wise is SUPERB as expected and the dungeon design is so much colorful and detail compare to previous expansion.A great finale to the Hydaelyn and Zodiark gran saga. Definitely worth it if you invest a lot of the time on the msq and also the side content stories like the raid and alliance. Progression of the story feels so much smoother aside from some " follow someone " quest. Music wise is SUPERB as expected and the dungeon design is so much colorful and detail compare to previous expansion. Overall a solid 10/10. Expand
  17. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This expansion manage to surpassed even Shadowbringer in many way. Don't let the launch issue discourage you from trying out this masterpiece
  18. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I have played tons of hours since early release and it is absolutely wonderful. So many great improvements on what was already one of the best MMOs of all time. The story is fantastic and very well told and voice acted. I cannot recommend Endwalker and FFXIV as a whole heartily enough.
  19. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Possibly the best story I've ever experienced. Yes up there with the likes of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. It is unbelievably good.

    If you enjoyed Shadowbringers you absolutely owe it to yourself to play this.
  20. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Nobody has expected SQE and producer Yoshida to come up with an another fascinating expansion after the Shadowbringers. They have wrapped up the whole saga in an incredible way, giving users a heartwarming experience as they bring up memories in the past.
  21. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    GOTY del año simple y fácil , pensabas que shadowbringers era legendario como expansión? pff bienvenido a ff14 donde el buen trabajo de square enix y por supuesto de lord emperor YOSHI P , dan clases de como hacer una buena expansión y sobre todo un buen MMO.
  22. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Endwalker deserves all the praises and more. i never though shadowbringer could be dethroned for one of my favorite RPG's but Endwalker ties up the story of the saga so well together that I am just overwhelmed with this perfect ending to 8 years of great storytelling. For anyone that loves game soundtracks Soken again has surpassed himself and Endwalker has my favorite music of all ff14Endwalker deserves all the praises and more. i never though shadowbringer could be dethroned for one of my favorite RPG's but Endwalker ties up the story of the saga so well together that I am just overwhelmed with this perfect ending to 8 years of great storytelling. For anyone that loves game soundtracks Soken again has surpassed himself and Endwalker has my favorite music of all ff14 expansions.

    For anyone who couldnt get through ARR I recommend you just bear it because in the end its so worth it and you will be rewarded with one of the best stories in video game history. Thanks Soken. Thanks Ishikawa. Thanks YoshiP. Thanks CBUIII. Thanks to all the players that made this masterpiece possible.
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  23. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The best expansion ever! its funny that the only negative review its getting is salty people in Queue
  24. 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.
  25. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    What a journey... I thought Shadowbringers is the highest this game can get. I was wrong. They have done it again.
  26. Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I thought Shadowbringers couldn't be topped, but they amazed me yet again! Words can't describe how incredible this expansion was; from the plot to the music to the duties to the locales. Definitely my absolute favorite expansion of the franchise thus far. An incredible experience -- As someone else said, Endwalker is a literal masterpiece!
  27. 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
  28. 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.
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  29. 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.
  30. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Just started to play this game in July 5th, and here i am - having 1500+ hours already - i'm in my 3rd X - with my husband, and we got blown away by how well made this game is and why haven't we started playing this sooner.
    We had much hopes for Endwalker and after finishing it I must say that yes, it succeeded on being even better than SHB (and it was already amazing), but I haven't had
    Just started to play this game in July 5th, and here i am - having 1500+ hours already - i'm in my 3rd X - with my husband, and we got blown away by how well made this game is and why haven't we started playing this sooner.
    We had much hopes for Endwalker and after finishing it I must say that yes, it succeeded on being even better than SHB (and it was already amazing), but I haven't had so many feeling over a game for many many years, then this one.
    I won't say more, because it might be spoiler, but huge applause for SE team - and hope they will always remain the same great team who provided us this beautiful game/story.
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  31. Dec 23, 2021
    10
    I have been playing this game since 2014, I was an Ex-WoW raider and I was never too interested in lores.

    FFXIV changed my life, the lores are so important not to skipped and I have never felt so attached to my character in immersion. Till the end of Endwalker. ARR is slow because it is a world building lore. It introduces character for the life journey of the game. Heavenward starts
    I have been playing this game since 2014, I was an Ex-WoW raider and I was never too interested in lores.

    FFXIV changed my life, the lores are so important not to skipped and I have never felt so attached to my character in immersion. Till the end of Endwalker.

    ARR is slow because it is a world building lore. It introduces character for the life journey of the game.

    Heavenward starts out different a quest set out to another part of Eorzea. It is world building story with expansion of allies.

    Stormblood is also more world building, for focus on the Eastern themes. Historical lore about a few characters.

    Shadowbringer challenges the Warrior of Light unto another world. Expansion on villain lores and world building about the villain side.

    Endwalker tops everything previous expansion and ties up all the burning questions and theories. It is unbelievable that it filled all the details. Some details I never thought of and it is resolved. OMG what a time to be alive to experience this lore! FFXIV spoiled me in term of epic story telling, it tops over all the movies and tv shows.

    The score Music and Lore are so tight - it is a masterpiece! MASTERPIECE!

    If metacritic allows me to pick number 11. I would.
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  32. 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!
  33. 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.
  34. Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I thought topping Shadowbringers was impossible, but they did it. I can't believe it even as I'm writing this! Endwalker (and XIV overall) contains one of the best stories told through video games; and in addition to that, great visuals, amazing aesthetics, and stunning music. The cinematography in cutscenes is on the Hollywood level. And I'm not even mentioning various improvements theyI thought topping Shadowbringers was impossible, but they did it. I can't believe it even as I'm writing this! Endwalker (and XIV overall) contains one of the best stories told through video games; and in addition to that, great visuals, amazing aesthetics, and stunning music. The cinematography in cutscenes is on the Hollywood level. And I'm not even mentioning various improvements they made to the game overall. Have only played on BLM so far, and it feels like being vastly improved over Shadowbringers version, and player's reviews about other jobs tell much the same. Don't miss this one, folks, you are in for a feast!
    P.S. Yes, login problems and queues are very upsetting, but wait a week or two and it'll be much better! Queues are already declining and developers provided necessary fixes to address the login problems. The game isn't going anywhere and it's MUCH worth waiting until things settle down a bit.
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  35. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish I could score this higher than 10/10. The MSQ took me like 60 hours to finish and it wasn't long enough. With Shadowbringers having been so good I went into this with some slight tredpidation that my expectations would be too high and it could not live up to the hype. But once again they blew it out of the park. The story is fantastic, and the way they build it up and reference things they put in place expansions ago is superb. The second, third, fith and final zone were all equally mind blowing and you know the devs did an incredible job when you finish the final zone and want more more more. The way the characters are developed and the concepts they use are mindblowing. I haven't even mentioned the music yet, and I'm not sure I could do it justice with words alone. A massive well done to everyone in involved, the high user score is very well deserved. Expand
  36. 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.
  37. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The story has some (surprising) flavors and twists to it which are maybe liked or not liked, but it's done in the best way possible by the developers.
    Overall, it's really fulfilling and, at least, on the same "epicness" level that shadowbringers brought us. After finishing it, I got some post-series depression like in my favoritve tv show, so I think it worked out well.
    Music, art,
    The story has some (surprising) flavors and twists to it which are maybe liked or not liked, but it's done in the best way possible by the developers.
    Overall, it's really fulfilling and, at least, on the same "epicness" level that shadowbringers brought us. After finishing it, I got some post-series depression like in my favoritve tv show, so I think it worked out well.

    Music, art, zones - no bugs, experience was on of the best I had in gaming.

    Only negative things I could find:
    Queue times were bad but already dropping to an acceptable level.
    I would say the engine is a bit outdated now.

    But the positive things are overshadowing all this by a large margin.
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  38. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I don’t know how Yoshida and Ishikawa did it, but they did. With this expansion, they closed a narrative that spanned 7 years in the making and cemented it as the BEST video game story ever made, hands down. I can’t even think of anything that comes close. The only question left on my mind is, what’s next? Once you’re on top, where else can you go? The king of MMO’s has finally taken itsI don’t know how Yoshida and Ishikawa did it, but they did. With this expansion, they closed a narrative that spanned 7 years in the making and cemented it as the BEST video game story ever made, hands down. I can’t even think of anything that comes close. The only question left on my mind is, what’s next? Once you’re on top, where else can you go? The king of MMO’s has finally taken its place. Expand
  39. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    What an incredible experience. The story is so full of details and so well rounded that it takes a while to be even be able to fully appreciate.

    The trials and dungeons are incredibly fun and full of new mechanics.
  40. Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Best MMO expansion of all time, a perfect finale to sum up a whole 7 years adventure in Erozea. People said SHB`s story telling brought back the memory of JRPG`s golden time, but Endwalker topped it once more. Chef kiss to youship and the devs.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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 :)
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    you can not give the point lower than shadowbringers, what an amazing game.
  47. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    glad to have played it. Somehow better than shadowbringers which I didn’t think possible, definitely worth it and im not a real big FF fan. Great game
  48. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The developers have once again outdone themselves with this amazing expansion.
  49. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Most amazing gaming experience I have ever had in my life. Much love to the development team that have poured their heart and soul into this finale.
  50. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Some of the best writing and story telling I've seen in a very long time.
  51. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Story was amazing, I thought they wouldn't be able to recreate what they did with Shadowbringers, but they just topped it.
    For me a personal favorite MMO and JRPG
  52. 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.
  53. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The one and only flaw I can give this expansion is that in order to fully enjoy it, you have to devout yourself to all the previous content to grasp the story. Which while mostly great and some of the best story content I've seen in a game, can seem daunting to new people. This is the reward though, FFXIV: Endwalker is the greatest payoff for players who love their game. I would call itThe one and only flaw I can give this expansion is that in order to fully enjoy it, you have to devout yourself to all the previous content to grasp the story. Which while mostly great and some of the best story content I've seen in a game, can seem daunting to new people. This is the reward though, FFXIV: Endwalker is the greatest payoff for players who love their game. I would call it very fan servicey, but in a good way, because it has been earned and built upon the years of previous content. The music is S class work, the story twists and leads you on, the devs made smart use of in game functions and mechanics to be used as very well done story telling and immersion moments. While we only have access to a couple of "endgame" fights at the moment, they are pretty fun and unique, and there isn't much reason to doubt the raid tiers and other extreme encounters will falter thanks to the dev team's constant expanding of ideas on their encounter front. Class design is also very well done and realized. While a couple of classes seem a little left behind as is the usual with these types of games and MMOs, everyone is still viable, and some very needed reworks were handed out to the classes that really needed them for Summoner and Monk. If you like XIV already, then you will most likely love this expansion and don't need a review to tell you otherwise, but if you're an outsider looking in, there is a free trial and we would love to have you, and if you put in the time, you won't be disappointed. Expand
  54. Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Considering how the previous expansion, Shadowbringers, set the bar considerably high, whatever expansion that followed not only had to address all the needs and wants of current players, but also contest with Shadowbringers.

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

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

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

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

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

    Without a doubt a great addition to the MMORPG genre.
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  55. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    While the expansion starts slowly, it quickly builds up to shocking events that keeps you hooked.
    The music is incredible, the visuals breathtaking and the adjustments to the game makes it feel much smoother to play.
    The story features an incredible journey with hard hitting emotional moments, wonderful exploration of the world, and thought provoking themes that leave you self reflecting
    While the expansion starts slowly, it quickly builds up to shocking events that keeps you hooked.
    The music is incredible, the visuals breathtaking and the adjustments to the game makes it feel much smoother to play.
    The story features an incredible journey with hard hitting emotional moments, wonderful exploration of the world, and thought provoking themes that leave you self reflecting and pondering deep philosophical ideas outside of the game.

    Overall, Endwalker delivers a beautiful ending to a saga 10 years in the making while leaving room for many adventures to come.
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  56. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is an absolute masterpiece in all ways a game needs to be. The gameplay, story, characters, music from Soken, dungeons, zones design, and everything are all crafted with love in such high quality and detail. I thought nothing could be better than Shadowbringers, but Yoshi p and team have surprised us again. Couldnt be happier as a lifelong Final Fantasy fan myself. Yoshi p andEndwalker is an absolute masterpiece in all ways a game needs to be. The gameplay, story, characters, music from Soken, dungeons, zones design, and everything are all crafted with love in such high quality and detail. I thought nothing could be better than Shadowbringers, but Yoshi p and team have surprised us again. Couldnt be happier as a lifelong Final Fantasy fan myself. Yoshi p and team not only has revived FFXIV from its 1.0 state, but has also set a very high bar for Final Fantasy and its genre. I have been playing FFXIV for 8 years and cannot wait what the future brings. Highly would recommend this game to everyone. Expand
  57. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Personal rating would be 9.8/10. Its not absolutely perfect, but its pretty damn close too perfection. Since everybody is talking about the story, I thought id mention that the quest designs for this expansion are the best its ever been in ff14. I can honestly say I never felt like I was doing a repeat of the same quests during this expansion, which helped keep a fresh feel to the morePersonal rating would be 9.8/10. Its not absolutely perfect, but its pretty damn close too perfection. Since everybody is talking about the story, I thought id mention that the quest designs for this expansion are the best its ever been in ff14. I can honestly say I never felt like I was doing a repeat of the same quests during this expansion, which helped keep a fresh feel to the more boring quests that sometimes occur. Expand
  58. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Despite the worries if Endwalker can be as good as Shadowbringers, YoshiP team managed to accomplish the impossible and make even better expansion. It's absolutely the best game i have ever played and beautiful lesson of humanism that will always give me motivation to push forward in the moments of doubt in life. As many people say this game changed my life for better. Absolute masterpieceDespite the worries if Endwalker can be as good as Shadowbringers, YoshiP team managed to accomplish the impossible and make even better expansion. It's absolutely the best game i have ever played and beautiful lesson of humanism that will always give me motivation to push forward in the moments of doubt in life. As many people say this game changed my life for better. Absolute masterpiece that goes beyond just gameplay or story. The deserved final chapter to the journey that began 11 years ago and every part of it led to this moment. Expand
  59. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing experience for an MMO, writers are incredible and the combat feels awesome, best Final Fantasy game for me
  60. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is a shining example of what we love about the genre, and FFXIV
  61. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    An epic tale of Tolkeinesque proportions delivers a finale for the ages. 10 years on, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker looks to all that came before to create a singularly satisfying ending - and a new beginning.

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

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

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

    Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is a triumph not just for its brilliant narrative and game design, but for its deep humanity.
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  62. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Even after finishing Endwalker MSQ a couple days ago I still can’t get it out of my head. Fantastic game that should be the blueprint for every narrative focused game for decades to come. Masterpiece is an understatement.
  63. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Endwalker ist the highlight of the best MMO ever. The story does things to you that even story heavy single player gamer struggle to give to you. This is more than a game. Its an experience. I play it on all 3 platfoms and it delivers.
  64. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Best mmo ever made in my humble opinin, wow should be ashamed Best mmo ever made in my humble opinin, wow should be in tears.
  65. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best experiences I've ever had. Great story and adventure. And God Mode music.
  66. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Couldn't hope for a better end to 10 years worth of story. To have a decade of memories come rushing back throughout the story all wrapped around excellent dungeons and boss fights. My only regret is I can see it once for the first time.
  67. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    To think, all this time thinking MMOs could only be built as chorelike grinds with horrid story and an even worse community- not every game does it like WoW.

    Initially, I avoided getting into FFXIV because it looked like 'just WoW with an FF skin, and I'm already invested in WoW and have all this cosmetic stuff'- the game is nothing like WoW. The best part of this game is- the
    To think, all this time thinking MMOs could only be built as chorelike grinds with horrid story and an even worse community- not every game does it like WoW.

    Initially, I avoided getting into FFXIV because it looked like 'just WoW with an FF skin, and I'm already invested in WoW and have all this cosmetic stuff'- the game is nothing like WoW.

    The best part of this game is- the content comes first, and then the grinds come after. They've flipped the entire genre, you don't grind a dozen things for months just to get the gear and systems needed to be competent enough to do the only fun things in the game- everything in the game is fun, and anything grindy is off to the side that you can do if you like it and want its cosmetics.

    I hope, after almost two decades of mmos trying to be wow clones and dying because the wow formula is awful unless someone is already addicted- mmos start to look at this 'content is meant to be fun, not addicting' mindset behind FFXIV.

    This game restored my faith in a genre that's been decaying under the disgusting team of molesters and criminals running Blizzard.
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  68. Jan 16, 2022
    10
    I've played more MMOs than I can count. FFXIV wins the prize for story, especially the parts authored by Natsuko Ishikawa. Unlike many JRPGs, these characters are adults with Western facial features and body language confronting complex issues with an uplifting overall theme. Highly recommended for all ages.
  69. Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Shadowbringers was SO good i coudn't hope to see a better FFXIV expansion. They did it. Endwalker is a masterpiece everybody should enjoy and cry with
  70. Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Epic conclusion! Loved it. They made this expansion with love. Can't wait for the next set of story. Added classes is great too. Combat still needs to be faster though.

    Would like to see another level of graphics (as optional) for higher end PCs.
  71. Feb 12, 2022
    10
    You are the main character of unbelievable story. The game hit me right in the heart.
    Live through all trials and years to the ultimate finale!
    - Music connects to the screen perfectly.
    - Amazing cutscenes, more like full movie experience.
    - Cute kind community and clubs as part of MMO!
  72. 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.
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  73. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Such an emotional end to a a 10 year story. FF XIV reminded me why I love to invest in FF stories and is one of the best stories in FF history.
  74. 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
  75. Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Since 1997, FFVII has been my favourite Final Fantasy. No longer. Endwalker is a heartwarming, heartrending, sublime cap to the 8-10 year Zodiark/Hydaelyn story and an all-round amazing experience. This game is simply one of the best in the business.
  76. Jan 12, 2022
    10
    Amazing series and the ending of an era.
    FFXIV makes me so emotional and the story is so touching.
    I cried out of joy and emotion.
    Even more, the content of the story rises to the level of philosophy in this expansion.
    It's a story that is definitely a miraculous tribute to the life of a man who strives to live.
    It's so far the best game/ novel I've ever seen in my life.
  77. Feb 12, 2022
    9
    This is a great game to play with friends!
    I'd recommend playing this game.
  78. 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.
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  79. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    The conclusion of this story is beyond great, bringing together everything that has occurred from ARR to Endwalker, making call backs key parts of the story and bringing a satisfying end to this arc of the story. The dungeons are all jaw dropping and the trials shock one after another. Already by the first trial I was wondering how it could get better than this and somehow it only gotThe conclusion of this story is beyond great, bringing together everything that has occurred from ARR to Endwalker, making call backs key parts of the story and bringing a satisfying end to this arc of the story. The dungeons are all jaw dropping and the trials shock one after another. Already by the first trial I was wondering how it could get better than this and somehow it only got better. Cannot wait for the first raid tier. Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. Dec 27, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games I've had the pleasure of playing. By far the greatest MMO ever, and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here
  83. Jan 2, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. I didnt think that the Shadowbringers expansion could be beat but I was clearly wrong. Incredible story that took me through twists and turns.
  84. Jan 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best stories ever told in a video game. Surpasses shadowbringers by miles. Easily recommend
  85. 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.
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  86. Jan 14, 2022
    10
    There is nothing more I can say than; this was easily the best expansion I have ever played, be it story-wise or design-wise. Let us embark on the new saga that begins after the conclusion of this epic saga.
  87. Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Just stick with it, the slow burn at start gives for the biggest pay off the rest of the way through right up to the big end.
  88. Jan 1, 2022
    10
    An amazing conclusion to an amazing story in an amazing JRPG game. From music to art and the various theme, it was exceptional, and i even learned life lessons along the way =D

    10/10
  89. Dec 14, 2021
    10
    Let's make it quickly. Story 10/10, I think they did better than any other expansion so far and this already make this game worth playing. You'll cry, that's for sure. Zones are beautiful. Game itself is amazing, Glamour looks even better. Server stability is great with so many players online. Community still great as always. Don't skip cutscenes for the best experience!
  90. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Best expansion in the game, each time they do it better than last time, amazing music, insane story, and really well made set pieces and areas.

    Also sad as heck but good.
  91. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    I've never felt such extreme emotions from a video game before. On one hand, I'll be literally tearing up that I gave to step away from the screen for a bit. On the other end, I'll have a feeling of complete euphoria, unlike anything an entertainment medium has ever delivered to me.

    It's so good that there are thousands lined who queue up every day just to play the game. The fact
    I've never felt such extreme emotions from a video game before. On one hand, I'll be literally tearing up that I gave to step away from the screen for a bit. On the other end, I'll have a feeling of complete euphoria, unlike anything an entertainment medium has ever delivered to me.

    It's so good that there are thousands lined who queue up every day just to play the game. The fact that there is a long queue should not reflect poorly on the game or the work of art that this amazing team has created. It's due to external events, the real world is in a crazy state right now due to supply chain issues for server hardware. To mitigate this, I wish Square Enix would embrace cloud technologies (such as Google Cloud Platform) to manage some of the services (not the full game servers, but some backend services subjected to high loads, such as the lobby servers). Yes, cloud is expensive, but maybe you flick it on when the load gets too high and handle the rest on-premises. I doubt it's more expensive than the negative experiences that paying customers are having, and I'm sure they could model this into their budget (when they need to pay for its use, it's because subscription sales are WAY up).
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  92. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I've played since the original beta and it is the Best game I've ever played in my life and it just keeps getting better. The team behind this game are passionate and show no signs of slowing down. It truly is a labour of love.
  93. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece. Shadowbringers set a very high bar! Somehow Endwalker raised it even higher.
  94. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    A beautiful end to the past ten years of the game and an exciting start for the next.
  95. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Speechless. The story is brilliant, and you can feel the passion of everyone involved in making the expansion. Voice acted scenes are perfectly delivered and the whole main story plays out like a carefully choreographed movie. Square did a good job of ensuring that players new to the franchise will fit in. I didn't have significant knowledge/experience with the previous game but stillSpeechless. The story is brilliant, and you can feel the passion of everyone involved in making the expansion. Voice acted scenes are perfectly delivered and the whole main story plays out like a carefully choreographed movie. Square did a good job of ensuring that players new to the franchise will fit in. I didn't have significant knowledge/experience with the previous game but still found connection to the continued story.

    All in all, I highly recommend. The fact FFXIV is backed by a company that truly cares about its game and players is the icing on the cake. Even with the queues, if I could roll back time 1 week and do it again, I would.
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  96. Dec 19, 2021
    10
    I made an account here just to review this game. This is the first game i have ever seriously reviewed, but this game deserves it. I haven't played a game in my 25 years of life that I have connected to more than this, and Endwalker caps it all off incredibly. I'm a greedy soul, so I can't wait to see what the devs do next, but you have gained a fan out of me. Play this game, and hopefullyI made an account here just to review this game. This is the first game i have ever seriously reviewed, but this game deserves it. I haven't played a game in my 25 years of life that I have connected to more than this, and Endwalker caps it all off incredibly. I'm a greedy soul, so I can't wait to see what the devs do next, but you have gained a fan out of me. Play this game, and hopefully we have an even bigger queue for the beginning of the new story (this is a joke the queue is actually a problem). Expand
  97. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This expansion really tied all the loose ends and completed a story many years in the making. I've been playing with my husband since 2013 and it has been a wild ride. I was extremely impressed with Shadowbringers, and Endwalker has equally met my expectations. It makes you really feel for the characters and gives your own character some importance as a friend rather than just the hero. IThis expansion really tied all the loose ends and completed a story many years in the making. I've been playing with my husband since 2013 and it has been a wild ride. I was extremely impressed with Shadowbringers, and Endwalker has equally met my expectations. It makes you really feel for the characters and gives your own character some importance as a friend rather than just the hero. I teared up more than once, that's for sure. I also appreciated the slow pacing of some areas, then the adrenaline and excitement of others. Extremely well done, we loved it! (And the music, muah!) Expand
  98. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    10/10 I'm 35 and have been playing FF for 20+ years. This is one of the best FF stories I've played. Bravo SE, Bravo.
  99. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    CBU3 delivered again and in a HUGE way. Despite my long tenure and utmost faith in the team after Shadowbringers' incredible success, I was still shocked at how powerful Endwalker turned out to be. They not only surpassed my expectations, they set a ridiculously high new standard for story-telling, not just for video games, but all media beyond. Yes, Endwalker is my favorite expansion inCBU3 delivered again and in a HUGE way. Despite my long tenure and utmost faith in the team after Shadowbringers' incredible success, I was still shocked at how powerful Endwalker turned out to be. They not only surpassed my expectations, they set a ridiculously high new standard for story-telling, not just for video games, but all media beyond. Yes, Endwalker is my favorite expansion in any MMO by a lot, and has further pushed FFXIV beyond what I already considered the single best story I have ever experienced. And to do so carrying the weight of a decades long saga born from the ashes of failure, it's nothing short of astonishing. What a journey it has been, and I look forward to our next adventure! Expand
  100. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    A game crafted with love, passion and dedication. Whether this expansion topped the previous ones is a matter of personal preference, but one thing that all players can appreciate and notice is that the Developers pour their heart into the game.
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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Jan 24, 2022
    95
    Final Fantasy XIV closes its first colossal story arc with an exceptional expansion.